Adobe Illustrator Visual QuickStart Guide

1. The Basics

In This Chapter

The Illustrator Interface

Launching Illustrator

Learning About Illustrator

Opening an Existing File

Creating a New File

Working with Templates

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard for creating vector-based illustrations.

While Illustrator was originally used for simple elements such as logos and icons, its robust features and user-friendly interface have evolved to provide the ability to create rich and complex designs.

The Illustrator Interface

The Illustrator interface is designed for an intuitive and user-friendly experience.

Home screen overview

Starting Illustrator directly (without opening an Illustrator file) takes you to the Home screen (Figure 1.1), which provides a variety of tools and resources ...