Illustration

An Intimate Look at Adobe's Branding

The principles and methods behind CS6 graphics

Scanning Around with Gene: Let’s All Pile in the Station Wagon!

Before mini-vans and SUVs, the preferred method of family transportation was the station wagon, complete with folding way-back seats, domed roofs, and cool names.

Adobe Will Fix Security Holes in CS5.5 Apps

Company reverses its decision to require upgrade to CS6.

Scanning Around With Gene: Teaching Kids About Industry

A garage-sale find of three small children’s books highlights some great 1937 illustrations from a little-known artist by the name a Th. D. Luykx.

Scanning Around With Gene: Being a Boy in 1939

In 1939 the world was in turmoil and the economic conditions in the United States were greatly challenged, but young boys were still trying to have fun and learn a few things along the way.

A New Stylus for the iPad

Sensu's brush bristles mimics painting

Free For All: Infographic Freebies

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

T-shirt design contest with all of the above will benefit non-profit.

First Look: Adobe Illustrator CS6

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

336 new hues added to Plus Series guides

Adobe CS6 Downpour Begins

Creative Cloud plus updated apps lead the way.

Scanning Around With Gene: The Era of "Mad" Women

The Sixties seem to be enjoying a comeback, thanks in part to the television show "Mad Men." Here’s a look at some images from women’s magazines from the era. Are we sure we want to glorify those times?

Add Gradients to Strokes in Illustrator CS6

See how it works in new sneak peek video

Scanning Around With Gene: The Sex Appeal — and Bad Reputation — of the Fiat

Fiats have always had a sexy image, much like the country that makes it. But this classic Italian car brand has a tarnished reputation in America, due to its unreliability. Now, thanks to the cute new Fiat 500, many Americans are seeing Fiats for the first time. Will it be amore?

Inside the NYT Graphics Department

Video shows what drives artists at the newspaper

Scanning Around With Gene: How Does Your Garden Grow?

At the turn of the 19th century, gardening was a very popular past time, as seen through these seed catalogs from the period. Plus, they were great examples of the type and lithography used at the time.

Illustrator Reveals New CS6 Tricks

Adobe's 25-year-old app sneaks a peek at its future.

Design Contest Season Is Here!

We round up 7 competitions you ought to enter.

"The History of Graphic Design" Comes to iPad

Study aids for Meggs' definitive textbook also available.

Scanning Around With Gene: Great Pulp Magazine Covers

Many prolific artists did cover illustrations for pulp magazines and pulp paperbacks, often under pen names due to the sometimes lurid subject matters. One of the more prolific, and talented, is Mort Künstler. Welcome to a world of brave men and racy women.