Best Vector Programs?

JosephX · October 10th, 2009, 08:11 AM

What are the best Vector Programs? Is Adoble Illustrator the industry standard?

SkyLinePrints · October 11th, 2009, 08:28 AM

most screen printers i know use Corel. most graphic artists i know use Illy.

tompainesbones · October 12th, 2009, 05:39 AM

Corel or AI are best, Corel is slightly cheaper and has the whole suite.
Try Inkscape and GIMP which are free and open source for starters.

euromk2 · October 12th, 2009, 04:47 PM

Come on guys lets be really here, hands down Illustrator,

tompainesbones · October 14th, 2009, 10:20 AM

The operator is the most important thing, be it Mac, PC or Ai or Corel, if the guy doesn't know how to use them they're just expensive ways of filling a hard drive.
I prefer Illy but like Corel too.

Flint54 · November 10th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Corel or AI, these are the two main programs in use. Each has it's pluses and minuses along with their own following. AI users will swear by Illy and condemn Corel and vice versa.

Bottom line is use what you are comfortable with, Corel is IMO more user friendly than AI. Each will do fantastic artwork based on the ability of the artist. Take a top of the line artist in each and I seriously doubt that ANYONE would be able to tell if the work was done with AI or Corel!!

Worn Id · November 13th, 2009, 11:41 AM

I use Corel as it was very user friendly to learn in as I had NO experience when I got thrown into the designing part of our business (our graphic designer moved out of state)

I very much agree with the last post, use what YOU are comfortable with; it will make your life easier and your business more productive!

Good Luck!

Laurie

Ghostwork Ink · November 16th, 2009, 10:56 AM

couldn't have said it better euromk2.
AI is where its at!

tompainesbones · November 18th, 2009, 05:43 AM

...now Mac or PC?

Worn Id · November 19th, 2009, 10:12 AM

roflmbo!!!

I will be interested to see the response to this one...
I am using a PC, both at work and at home...

Laurie