Every designer is sure to build up their own bag of tricks and favourite tools.
These are tools and equipment that I'm using currently. At the risk of being preachy, these tools won't make you a designer. Choosing the right tools may help you make the most of your skills. The place to develop those skills is at one of these design shools . I work in pencil or pen, and then add colour using a small brush, size 00, and gouche.