Why you should use a Lightbox for Graphic Design

What is a Lightbox?

A lightbox is a perfect tool for any artist, professional or amateur. There are a number of creative industries using a tool they call a lightbox, however we are specifically talking about a box (usually A4 or A3) with a diffused light in it. The box contains multiple LED bulbs that evenly illuminate the surface, allowing the user to see the illuminated item more easily. A lightbox will create a high contrast image which is vital when tracing. The lightbox design eliminates shadow and any uneven light, making it easier to create quality results and can be used by artists at all levels. Lightboxes are useful across many hobbies as well as in professional design work, and can be used for drawing & tracing, sketching, embroidery or cross-stitch, photo slide viewing, X-RAY inspection and much more.

Different types of Lightboxes

Here at Graphic Air we have a range of sizes to suit what you are looking for. Our Beam Box range comes in sizes A1, A2, A3 and A4. The Beam Box range uses modern LED lights which outperform traditional florescent tubes. The larger boxes in the range, whilst cumbersome, are ideal for scrutinising technical drawings and photography negatives.

For the home user, the slimmer, lighter Daylight Wafer 2 lightbox may be the solution for you. This is the latest generation of lightweight ultra slim lightbox using fully dimmable LED technology, simply touch to dim or brighten.

For the professional, a light table might be the best fit for you. Light tables are perfect for detailed tracing or technical sketching work. Light tables allow you to adjust the height and angle to suit you and provide an even spread of light over a large area, lighting from below rather than relying on a shadow producing overhead light. View our full Light table range.

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