Exploring Illustrator CS3

Description

Now fully updated to the new release of Adobe's Creative Suite, Exploring Illustrator CS3 shows designers how to use a great software tool to create dynamic design.

Written by two authors who are experienced designers and educators known for their user-friendly style, Exploring Illustrator CS3 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.

CONTENTS:

A Discovery Tour

The Lay of the Land

Survival Techniques

Drawing Lines and Shapes

Using Color

Adventures in Design: The Moods of Color

Value and Texture

Working with Type

Object Composition

Adventures in Design: Making a Wine Label

Spatial Illusions

Print Publishing

Web Publishing