Using Illustrator 10

Learn to draw complex shapes, create repeating graphics while keeping file sizes small, automate repetitive tasks, and more! Ideal for users of all abilities, this edition of our popular Using Illustrator µ how-to and reference manual has been thoroughly updated to guide readers to optimal use of the new Illustrator 10, and industry standard vector graphics application. Written by an experienced educator, magazine contributor and Seybold 2002 panelist, the book features a host of proven-effective, keystroke-by-keystroke exercises guaranteed to put readers on the fast-track to new digital design skills and expert use of Illustrator 10. Helpful screen shots propel readers to new skills while exposing them to a wide range of graphic styles. Review projects that require readers to put their new knowledge and skills together to execute a project from start to finish are also included. The book enables Illustrator 10 users to experience unprecedented creative freedom, and take advantage of tight integration with Photoshop, InDesign, GoLive and other popular Adobe applications when publishing their artwork on the Web or in print!

Suzanne Sayegh Thomas is an Authorized Quark Training Representative who has taught QuarkXPress and Adobe Illustrator for the past 10 years at Ocean County College in Toms River, New Jersey. She served on the beta team for QuarkXPress 6 and is widely recognized in the design education community for her expertise on digital design software.