Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector graphics software that’s used by millions of designers and artists to create everything from gorgeous web and mobile graphics to logos, icons, book illustrations, product packaging, and billboards.
Cost and Eligibility:
As of October 1st, 2024,we have moved to request-based Adobe licensing.
Important Note: Even if you have previously had access to these systems, you still need to to continue using Adobe products.
DU Staff and Faculty (including adjuncts) must use the form to get access to the following apps:
- Adobe Express
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC (desktop PDF management application)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (All Apps)
DU Students automatically have access to Adobe Express. Students must use the form to get access to the following apps:
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Features and Benefits:
- Perfectly scale drawings, logos and text
- Work on a desktop, laptop,iPador offline- all your files are synced to thecloud
- Create smarter with features powered by Adobe Sensei Al- automaticallyextract colors from a photo and add them to yourdesign
- Auto-trace a hand-drawn sketch and turn it into a vectorgraphic
AI Capabilities:
- Functionality:
- Vector graphics illustration and creation
- Logo design
- Typography and layout design
- AI Features:
- Auto Trace for converting images to vector graphics
- Adobe Sensei for pattern creation and color suggestions
- Text to Vector” for AI image generation
- Text to Vector - AI image generation
- AI recolor – recolor your work with a click of a button
Why should I use Illustrator?
Beautiful visual design takes any project up a notch.Being the one withthe graphic design skillscan make you an invaluable part of the team, and Adobe Illustrator is the way to go to build your professional experience withgraphics and illustrations.
- Build your resume, bring some creativity to your course materials, or brand your next event like a pro. Here are some ideas for using Illustrator on campus:
- Create logos fordepartments,teams, clubs, organizations andevents
- Make graphics formarketingswag and giveaways(stickers,water bottles,t-shirts,keychains,etc.)
- Bring a visual element to a group of data by creating aninfographic
- Build your own personalbrand
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