Here it is: “Good design, when it’s done well, becomes invisible. It’s only when it’s done poorly that we notice it.” – Jared Spool

Is it me, or are design salaries a lot lower in the uk compared to in the us?

I use Copic Multiliners for all my sketching. They have a great line quality, I can refill them, change tips, and they work with their colored markers.

Agreed. These days I've been using Salt, and it's great! Very simple to get started, and it gives you full control over your deployment.