Wanting to get a new laptop. I'm an aspiring designer (use photoshop/Illustrator for now, may use After Effects etc later)
Is MacBook Pro really necessary or will MacBook Air be good enough?
If there is no need for heavy after effects work, then sure go for MacBook Air.Else go for pro models.
Plus if you can get the latest model of MacBook Air as it has updated processor and integrated graphics for faster rendering.
I will suggest not to buy mac for such heavy software, they will be fine in starting but then they will not be effective much. Go for Windows any dell inspiron will work.