What is Digital Art? | Digital Painting &amp; Drawing Guide - Adobe
Digital art is any artwork that draws upon digital technology as an essential part of its creative process. It encompasses a wide range of techniques, from ...
Illustrator
In 1987, Adobe released <anchor>Illustrator</anchor> for the Macintosh and it’s still going strong today. This allowed users to create smooth, incredibly detailed vector curves and shapes using mathematical control points.
Vector Graphics Software - Adobe Illustrator
Vector Graphics Software - Adobe Illustrator

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# Create at the speed of now.

With powerful new features in Illustrator, you can create graphics that match your style, explore dozens of options and finish designs faster.

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**Design brand assets**

## Create customised logos, icons and more.

Use 3D effects, gradients and type to create unique designs that look amazing anywhere — from websites to sweatshirts, social to swag.

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**Draw vector graphics**

## Design crisp, bold art that works at any size.

Combine lines, shapes and colour to design incredible illustrations that scale infinitely so you can take them from screens to billboards and beyond.

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**Build layouts**

## Use text and graphics to make a statement.

Communicate your message simply and visually. Pair the perfect fonts with your illustrations to design flyers, posters, infographics and more.

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## Explore Illustrator features.

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