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As someone who considers the Muppet movies to be cinematic masterpieces, I’m always excited when The Jim Henson Company releases something new. While this collaboration with Monster Cereals might not be on the same scale as The Muppet Christmas Carol, its charm is impossible to ignore, perfectly capturing that unique Henson magic. The packaging for …
Wix, the popular website builder, is stepping into the visual design arena with a new platform called Wixel, directly taking on established players like Canva and Adobe Express. Built with artificial intelligence at its core, Wixel promises a point-and-click level of simplicity for creating graphics. The company, which built its reputation on making website coding …
A great free logo maker lets you jump into logo design without spending a dime. These tools empower you to create a distinctive mark for your business at no upfront cost. While you’ll typically achieve a more polished result with professional software or by hiring a designer, a free logo creator is a perfect starting …
Whether you’re a professional looking to brainstorm concepts or a hobbyist exploring digital design, Adobe Illustrator’s Text-to-Vector Graphic tool opens up new creative possibilities. This feature allows anyone—even those new to vector graphics—to generate detailed illustrations from simple text descriptions in just minutes. While professionals may use it for mockups or early-stage ideation, the results …
Save time creating color palettes with these simple steps.Sometimes, after finishing a design, you realize it needs a completely different look. Instead of diving into complicated color theory or manually adjusting every shade, you can use Illustrator’s Generative Recolor tool. Just provide a few descriptive words, and let AI generate harmonious color variations for you. …
Forget the hype around generative AI for a moment. I want to talk about a different kind of artificial intelligence in Adobe Illustrator—one that I actually use daily in my professional work. It’s called the Mockup tool, and it’s a game-changer for presenting designs realistically. Unlike other features that require an internet connection and Adobe’s …
If you’re searching for an alternative to Adobe Illustrator, you’re not alone. Whether it’s the subscription fee, the interface, or simply a desire for a change, there are several powerful vector graphics editors available. These options deliver similar core functionalities to Illustrator but come with their own unique sets of features, pricing models, and pros …
Finding the ideal font can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. What if you could simply show Illustrator a picture of the text you like and have it find the font for you? Enter the Retype tool—a powerful feature designed to do just that. This guide will walk you through how to …