- We've already discussed the importance
of sketching and planning.
Once you get your concept down on paper,
you'll need to create a digital version
for distribution, and in many cases, refinements.
Although there is no shortage of tools
to choose from in today's graphic design world,
most designers are using three main applications
in either desktop or mobile format.
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
InDesign is a layout tool for producing documents
for print and onscreen delivery.
This includes print publications, interactive documents,
online catalogs, stationary, e-books, and more.
Text and images import easily and InDesign
has a rich collection of tools that will enable you
to customize every element of your design.
To edit and create images and videos
or work out concepts, Photoshop is your best bet.
It's great for taking care of common editing tasks
like cropping and straightening, color
and tonal adjustments and retouching.
One of the many benefits of editing
in Photoshop is the ability to edit non-destructively,
working in layers using masks and more.
Now, when you need to create a work
that can be scaled up indefinitely and never degrade
in quality such as logos that may be used
at wildly different sizes, you need
a program that can create scalable vector art.
Illustrator is perfect for this.
It's also great for creating freehand drawings,
as well as tracing and recoloring scanning or captured art.
Many use Illustrator for creating logos and icons,
illustrations, and even setting type.
It's an essential tool for any designer.
Learning software takes time, but these types
of programs are vitally important and can enable you
to create work beyond what you can create
with pen and paper alone opening
up endless possibilities.