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Adobe Illustrator

Primarily a graphics software program, Adobe Illustrator is often used for page layout. Learn more about using this drawing program to create artistic layouts such as business cards, ads, posters, and postcards.
  1. Essential Illustrator Tutorials
  2. Templates

Adobe Illustrator ACE Exam Aid (Win/Mac)

The program was designed to help you pass the Adobe Certified Expert exam for Illustrator. It is laid out in a similar style to the actual Adobe exam and contains 250 questions and answers plus references to help you expand your knowledge. A demo version is available for download. Full version can be purchased for $40 USD.

Adobe Illustrator Profile

Vector drawing program, Adobe Illustrator, is often used in conjunction with or as a page layout application for graphics intensive layouts.

Creating a Popup Gift Box

Make a gift box that you can use for any occasion.

How to Make Christmas Placecards in Illustrator

In this Graphics Software tutorial learn how to create holiday placecards with holly leaves and Christmas lights.

Make a Business Card in Illustrator

This short video shows you how to set up Adobe Illustrator to create a business card.

Making a Clockface in Illustrator

This Graphics Software tutorial teaches how to use the Transform Again command which you can then apply to many Illustrator projects.

Making Party Invitations in Illustrator

This Graphics Software tutorial shows a quick way to make invites or thank you notes.

Using Live Trace in Illustrator CS2

Trace logos, sketches, scans, and other bitmap images in order to transform them into vector images.

Using OpenType Extended Characters in Illustrator

Illustrated tutorial shows you how to access and use extended or expert characters in OpenType fonts using the OpenType panel in Adobe Illustrator. From About.com Graphics Software.

Adobe Illustrator CS Tutorials

From Adobe, tips and tutorials on using Illustrator including working with text, fonts, file sharing, and drawing tools.

Create a Print Ready Business Card Design in Illustrator

Illustrated tutorial from Chris Spooner shows how to turn a photo into an illustration then create a business card template, and text and images, and create a PDF with printer's marks.

Create a Trifold Brochure (PDF)

Follow these 6 illustrated steps to set up and design a trifold brochure in Adobe Illustrator.

Create Distinctive Packaging

Explore the creation of a wine bottle label using Illustrator and Photoshop.

Creating Multiple Page Documents

Try this trick from Mike's Sketchpad to make Illustrator act as it can create more than single page designs.

Design a Business Card in 15 Minutes

An excerpt, available in PDF, from "Adobe Illustrator CS Idea Kit" describes how to use Illustrator CS and its pre-made templates to create a great-looking business card.

Designing Print-Friendly Greeting Cards

An excerpt from "Adobe Master Class: Illustrator Illuminated" shows tricks for simplifying designs in Illustrator to make them easier to print.

Exporting Print- and Web-Friendly PDFs

This tutorial posted at creativepro.com comes from Element K Journals.

Freehand to Illustrator Migration Guide

In addition to pointing a useful guide from Adobe, CreativeTechs talks about the future of Freehand.

From Template to T-Shirt (PDF)

Use Illustrator to create awesome apparel. Learn how to create designs for clothing.

Illustrator 10 QuickTime Tutorials

You can view a few of the Illustrator 10 tutorials offered by VTC Computer Software Training for free. These QuickTime videos cover basic techniques including pen tool basics.

Improve Design Symmetry with Clipping Masks

Use clipping masks to create symmetrical, intricate layers and designs.

Real World Illustrator Blog

Mordy Golding talks about all things Illustrator including offering tips and tutorials.

Work with Area Type in Illustrator CS2

Mordy Golding shows you the page layout-like type capabilities of Illustrator.

Working With Type in Illustrator CS2 (PDF)

This tutorial explores the way Illustrator handles type including the Adobe Paragraph Composer.

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