At last, a software book about design! Exploring Illustrator CS is the designer's answer to the age-old question: "Great tool, but how do I use it to create great design?" Written by an experienced designer and workshop leader known for her user-friendly style, Exploring Illustrator CS teaches the must-have software skills and how to use those skills to create exceptional design. The book examines the tools and features of Adobe® Illustrator's newest release and shows how to create vector graphics and drawings for both print and the Web. Extensive artwork is expertly woven throughout the information-packed format to drive home key design concepts and show the way to great digital illustration.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Worth it !:
Over the years, I have bought a pile of "How to" books on After Effects,Première Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator and I did not feel any urge to write anything about these books before buying Ms Hartman's Illustrator guide. I liked the writing : unpretentious, simple with a warm tone that clicks with the reader. The first lesson in itself, is worth more than half the price of the book.
A short, but good guide to Illustrator:
This book is a guide to learning Adobe Illustrator CS and digital illustration. The approach is divided between reading sections and step-by-step exercises. Each chapter is divided into several short lessons with accompanying images describing the steps. The key combination and minor interface differences for Mac and windows are explained when necessary. Overall, this was a good book that provided a smooth experience to learning Illustrator and design in general. The basics of Illustrator are easy to... more info
Illustrator CS:
This book honestly is like a guide line. Especially if you need to look up something you can't remember, you can probably find what you need in the book.
Everything I needed:
I am a computer programmer/web designer familiar with adobe photoshop, but I wanted to learn more about designing with illustrator. I knew how to get around the program, but was not confident in using it. This book was wonderful - it's great for beginners, and I love how it encourages you to use keystrokes to get things done, instead of the mouse (much faster).
