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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.

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