Adobe Creative Suite 3, the most popular design suite on the market today, now has the perfect companion resource to guide readers through Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator CS3. The Design Collection Revealed offers comprehensive step-by-step instruction as well as in-depth conceptual information about the features of the latest release of these three programs- all in one book! With clear, straightforward descriptions, end-of-chapter learning projects, and step-by-step tutorials, readers will acquire the skills needed to master the software and create strong design pieces. The full-color, vibrant illustrations and user-friendly design make this an ideal book for staying up-to-date on the very latest features of this popular design suite.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.0 / 5.0
Works fine for a class:
I took a community college class online that used this for the textbook. I read the negative reviews (this and other editions), but for what it was supposed to do, it did it perfectly. I had a positive experience and I learned the three programs. What's to complain about? Yes, there were a few mistakes, minor ones, like in one example the book forgot to tell us to add the fourth line, and then told us to manipulate it. Well, that's not the end of the world. Between the text and the examples, it explained... more info
Poor:
The "Design Collection Revealed" offers the basics and nothing more. Projects are too simplistic and the end results are visually horrifying. Honestly, this book is perfect for anyone between the ages of 3-5 years.
