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An Intimate Look at Adobe's Branding
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on May 21, 2012
The principles and methods behind CS6 graphics
Adobe Will Fix Security Holes in CS5.5 Apps
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on May 14, 2012
Company reverses its decision to require upgrade to CS6.
A New Stylus for the iPad
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on May 1, 2012
Sensu's brush bristles mimics painting
Free For All: Infographic Freebies
Features: Written by Pariah Burke on April 30, 2012
Infographics are more popular than ever. If you think you need Illustrator or Excel to show data in a visually rich way that's sure to attract attention, then check out these free data-visualization tools
Don Quixote, Wilco, Illustrator, Veer — and You
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on April 25, 2012
T-shirt design contest with all of the above will benefit non-profit.
First Look: Adobe Illustrator CS6
Features: Written by Jean-Claude Tremblay on April 24, 2012
Big features and small enhancements, not to mention a new interface, add up to a strong update of Adobe Illustrator. But the real advantage of Illustrator CS6 lies in what's under the hood.
Pantone Gets 336-Shades More Colorful
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on April 24, 2012
336 new hues added to Plus Series guides
Adobe CS6 Downpour Begins
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on April 22, 2012
Creative Cloud plus updated apps lead the way.
Add Gradients to Strokes in Illustrator CS6
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on April 17, 2012
See how it works in new sneak peek video
Inside the NYT Graphics Department
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on April 5, 2012
Video shows what drives artists at the newspaper
Illustrator Reveals New CS6 Tricks
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on March 28, 2012
Adobe's 25-year-old app sneaks a peek at its future.
Design Contest Season Is Here!
News: Written on March 20, 2012
We round up 7 competitions you ought to enter.
"The History of Graphic Design" Comes to iPad
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on March 19, 2012
Study aids for Meggs' definitive textbook also available.
Design by Nature: How to Use Your Senses
Features: Written by Maggie Macnab on March 7, 2012
The natural world — its colors, shapes, and textures — offers a bounty of design inspiration. Tapping into your senses when you design adds another dimension to your work. Here's how to develop your "sense-abilities."
Scanning Around With Gene: A Printed “Teaching Machine” from 1894
Features: Written by Gene Gable on March 2, 2012
Even though teaching has changed considerably since the turn of the 19th into the 20th century, some basics remain the same. One thing that's changed, however, is the graphic design of teaching tools. Here’s a look at a series of large-format posters designed to help teach math skills to young students.
No Interest in Pinterest? Block Pinning on your Site
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on February 27, 2012
As concerns rise about copyright terms, Pinterest publishes code to disable it
Adobe Slashes Prices on Web and Production Suites, Lightroom
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on February 22, 2012
Discounts for CS5.5 upgrades extended after reversal of upgrade policy
Pentagram Designs New Windows Logo
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on February 20, 2012
Paula Scher reframes the Microsoft icon with the look and feel of a window.
Free For All: Templates for Every Project and Purpose
Features: Written by Pariah Burke on February 15, 2012
Packaging? Clothing? Marketing materials? There are templates for every conceivable project. Here are 60 of them - including a demotivational poster!
New Online Workshops Bring Creative Suite Pros to You
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on February 15, 2012
CS Magic and 3x5 Webinars feature top names in Photoshop, Illustator and InDesign.
