Enter the shiny new iPhone (minus the drool).  What a dream!  Now my mobile productivity is at an all-time high. It’s loaded with applications that help me do my job.  Previously I could not justify the expense of this fancy piece of wizardry.  However, now I’m a web designer, and I need to stay connected in order to carry out my designer-ly duties.  So, what kinds of things might a web designer need to do while on the go?

Emails.  It’s very important to be reachable by my clients.  If I need to respond to inquiries, tech support requests, or know about security updates I can make it happen.  Most of the time I’m in front of my computer so this is not a problem.  However, I’ve spent several days out of town in the last month, so I understand the importance of staying connected while on the go.

Mobile blogging. I find it challenging to keep up with life and work.  Managing personal and business blogs on top of that can be an arduous task.  Being able to blog as my ideas come to me is priceless.  More often than not I’ll have an idea for an entry while I’m away from my computer doing some idle task.  Now I can whip up a draft just like that!  In the blog-o-sphere this is very important because readers and subscribers enjoy new content on a regular basis.

My portfolio.  It’s the lifeblood of any designer’s business.  Now I can show a prospective client ideas and even sites I’ve built while we’re having lunch!  I’ve found that it’s a bit of a chore to effectively collaborate with clients when we’re not sharing the same physical space.  Now I have the opportunity to share ideas and get input no matter the time or location.  This is crucial for me in order to keep the design and development process flowing.

Well, there you have it!  These are just a few of the reasons why I love my new iPhone 3G. It helps me stay connected while on the go, I can maximize my down time, and it gives me new ways to share technology with prospective clients.  I’m sure I’ll find new features and applications that I look forward to sharing with you in future posts!