As a graphic designer who's gone through multiple keyboards, I'd focus on three key aspects: programmable keys, ergonomics, and software compatibility. For Adobe users, keyboards like the Logitech Craft with its creative input dial or the Corsair K100 with programmable macro keys have saved me countless hours. Consider your most-used software and identify your repetitive actions - those are prime candidates for custom shortcuts. Don't overlook ergonomics - split keyboards like the Kinesis Freestyle or Microsoft Ergonomic can prevent wrist strain during long design sessions. Whatever you choose, make sure it supports your operating system properly - some keyboard software works better on Windows than Mac or vice versa.

I switched to a 75% mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches for my design work and never looked back. The tactile feedback helps reduce typos, and the compact layout keeps everything within reach while leaving more desk space for my graphics tablet. For shortcuts, I use AutoHotkey (Windows) to create custom key combinations for Illustrator and Photoshop. The best part? Mechanical keyboards are customizable - I've set up different colored keycaps for Adobe shortcut clusters which helps with muscle memory. Software compatibility hasn't been an issue for me since most modern keyboards are plug-and-play, though some premium features might require proprietary software.