The Creative Journey Behind the Procreate Shortcut Keyboard

In the booming wave of digital art, countless creators, fueled by their passion for painting, use powerful tools like Procreate to sketch stunning works on small electronic screens. I'm one of them, indulging in the world of Procreate and enjoying the fun of expressing creativity with my fingertips. However, the creative process wasn't without its hitches. The inconvenience in operation gradually became an obstacle to my pursuit of efficient creation.

Every time I wanted to switch brushes or adjust colors, I had to tap through multiple layers of menus on the screen. The cumbersome steps interrupted the flow of inspiration during creation. I knew very well that this was not just my personal problem but a common headache for numerous Procreate users. Thus, a bold idea germinated in my mind—why not design a shortcut keyboard specifically for Procreate to make the creative process smoother and more efficient?

Without hesitation, I embarked on this challenging design journey. From the initial concept sketches, to sourcing suitable materials, and then to repeatedly discussing technical problems with engineers, every step was filled with my extensive efforts. For countless days and nights, I pondered over how to optimize the layout and how to enable users to operate in the most natural and convenient way. To ensure a comfortable keystroke feel, I personally tested various materials. To make the functions better meet users' needs, I collected a large amount of user feedback and continuously modified the design.

After numerous trials and improvements, the first Procreate shortcut keyboard finally came into being. When I connected it to my device for the first time and smoothly operated various functions, the joy in my heart was beyond words. At that moment, I knew all the hard work had paid off.

Once launched, this shortcut keyboard was warmly received by Procreate users worldwide. They sent feedback one after another. Some said it had increased their creative efficiency several times, and they no longer had to worry about cumbersome operations. Others said it was like a tailor - made creative weapon for them, allowing their inspiration to flow more smoothly. These positive comments were like warm beams of light, illuminating my path forward.

Today, this shortcut keyboard has become an indispensable companion for many digital artists during creation. It has witnessed the birth of countless wonderful works and has made me more determined to serve creators. In the future, my team and I will continue to work hard, keep innovating, and bring more and better creative auxiliary products to Procreate users. We aim to help every creator navigate freely in the ocean of digital art, making creation more relaxed, fun, and creative.