Illustrator is used to create logotypes, illustrations, posters and lettering. It is often the tool in which graphic designers draw, vectorise and refine hand-drawn letters before turning them into a logo.
Publisher and date
Publisher: Adobe, United States.
Date: 1987.
Type of tool: Vector drawing software.
Strengths
Very precise control of curves, text outlining, a Glyphs panel giving access to every alternate in a font, and the Retype feature, which identifies the fonts in an image.
Who it is for
Graphic designers, illustrators, brand designers and lettering artists.
Pricing model
Included in Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions.