History Of Illustrator -

With , the interface became almost identical to Photoshop, making it easier for designers to switch between programs. In 2005, Adobe famously acquired its rival, Macromedia, effectively ending the "Illustrator vs. FreeHand" war and cementing Illustrator as the undisputed king of vector design. 5. The Creative Suite (CS) Era (2003–2012)

Here is the story of how a "fountain pen" tool changed the world. 1. The PostScript Foundation (1982–1986) history of illustrator

For a deep dive into the specific "eras" of Illustrator (like the "Before Transparency" and "After Transparency" periods), industry experts often refer to the Illustrator Insider Training series by Mordy Golding . History of Illustrator a la Mordy, a deke.com article With , the interface became almost identical to

In January 1987, Adobe released Illustrator 1.1 for the Apple Macintosh. The internal codename was "Picasso," and the original box art featured a digitized version of Botticelli's The Birth of Venus . The PostScript Foundation (1982–1986) For a deep dive