Changes major and minor make this update worth a look. I confess that I use Photoshop and InDesign far more than Illustrator. However, even I was intrigued by some of the improvements in Illustrator CS5. Read More
The Role of Sketching in the Design Process
As a tool or skill, sketching has its role in the design process. That role will vary depending on the end-product being created, the size and scope of the project, the individual designer’s style, experience, and workflow, and the client’s expectations. Find out more about how sketching is used in the design process within multiple design disciplines. Read More
Don't be a Tooler
I ♥ Design
I'm thankful for what I get to do for a living. I really enjoy it, and I have a lot of fun creating and working with my clients and other design firms. I have nothing to complain about in terms of my day to day job, I love. Read More
The Dying Art Of Design
Progress is good, but we need to make sure that we’re progressing in the right direction. Our fundamental skills and the craft of design have started to take a back seat. Using the right tools and techniques is certainly an important part of design. But do our tools and resources make us better designers? Read More
First Look: Flash Catalyst CS5
The lines between industries and positions are so blurred in today's market that many graphic designers are called on to produce Web sites, videos, and interactive multimedia -- and sometimes all at once. Flash can handle part or all of these tasks, but what if you don't enjoy the analytical programming it requires? Then you may be a candidate for Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5. Read more »
First Look: Adobe InDesign CS5
InDesign CS5 is awash in new features and improvements. There are several ways to categorize the changes: big and little; print and interactive; working by yourself and collaborating. Here are some of the highlights. Read more
First Look: Photoshop CS5
Just when you thought Adobe could not possibly add anything new to its 20-year-old flagship image editor, along comes Photoshop CS5 and CS5 Extended with a host of improvements that promise to make routine tasks easier, while at the same time letting you work more quickly and accurately. Read more
Creative Suite 5 unveiled
Adobe today announced Creative Suite 5, a major update to its collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications including Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, InDesign, and Premier Pro. With this release, Adobe introduced Flash Catalyst, a new tool that allowing users to create web application interfaces without writing code. Learn More
Communication Arts Design Competition 2010
Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in graphic design, the Communication Arts Design Competition. Any design project printed, published or aired for the first time within the last twelve months prior to the deadline is eligible. Read more »
