Exploring Adobe Illustrator CS5

Now fully updated to the new release of Adobe's Creative Suite, Exploring Adobe Illustrator CS5 shows designers how to use this feature-rich software tool to create dynamic design.

Written by an author who is an experienced designer and educator known for her user-friendly style, Exploring Adobe Illustrator CS5 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 with fundamental design elements in mind. Extensive artwork is expertly woven throughout the information-packed format to drive home key design concepts and show the way to great digital illustration

Annesa Hartman holds a Masters in Teaching with Internet Technologies, focusing her attention on instructional design for online technologies as well as web and graphic design concepts and programs. Currently she is a Content Developer for Kaplan University, where she designs and develops online courses for educators. For more than 15 years Annesa has taught computer graphics courses while creating graphic design for clients around the world. She is the author of Exploring Adobe Photoshop CS5, Exploring Adobe Flash CS5, and Producing Interactive Television