Graphics Design Software
I have been tasked with finding graphic design software to do the following:
1. Design and Layout Product Brochures
2. Do illustrations / photo editing
3. Create print advertising / internal announcements
I also have approval to send the end user to training to learn how to use it.
I initially thought about the Adobe Creative Suite; Open to ideas / suggestions / feedback from those with similar experience.
1. Design and Layout Product Brochures
2. Do illustrations / photo editing
3. Create print advertising / internal announcements
I also have approval to send the end user to training to learn how to use it.
I initially thought about the Adobe Creative Suite; Open to ideas / suggestions / feedback from those with similar experience.
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@jmpg Open source is NOT my first recommendation either!
@IT_LabRat I use GIMP & Scribus for my work at home (I'm a retired IT guy.)
Inless this is a one-shot deal, I don't think leasing is a good option.
As jmpg says
@IT_LabRat I use GIMP & Scribus for my work at home (I'm a retired IT guy.)
Inless this is a one-shot deal, I don't think leasing is a good option.
As jmpg says
If I was in your circumstance I would research the way you will be outputting work and talk to any commercial suppliers and see what they would prefer to work from.I did an extensive study some years ago as to using Mac or PC for our graphics depaetment. I contacted all of our suppliers before making any recommendations.
@paulsauve
The Platform that you work on isn't the issue it is the software that needs researching, so using Mac or Windows is not really the issue. These days either Platform will produce equal and Platform compatible artwork (apart from font technology).
Generically, there is no point using Product A, if no one in your region will print from product A.
There is no point using Product B if you need web ready artwork if Product B won't generate web ready artwork.
My example of Corel is from personal experience and was a very steep and painful learning curve. Having created a series of brochures usign Corel only to be told that Corel can't be printed from, I then had to purchase the correct software (PageMaker)and re-do the job. You need to know what applications printers will use if you are going to be generating digital or off-set printed material (you will also need to be able to get artwork produced correctly).
The Platform that you work on isn't the issue it is the software that needs researching, so using Mac or Windows is not really the issue. These days either Platform will produce equal and Platform compatible artwork (apart from font technology).
Generically, there is no point using Product A, if no one in your region will print from product A.
There is no point using Product B if you need web ready artwork if Product B won't generate web ready artwork.
My example of Corel is from personal experience and was a very steep and painful learning curve. Having created a series of brochures usign Corel only to be told that Corel can't be printed from, I then had to purchase the correct software (PageMaker)and re-do the job. You need to know what applications printers will use if you are going to be generating digital or off-set printed material (you will also need to be able to get artwork produced correctly).
@jmpg_70
I agree - It is always a good idea to check with your suppliers to find out what the can handle - my research experience was just an example. Sorry for any confusion :-)
I agree - It is always a good idea to check with your suppliers to find out what the can handle - my research experience was just an example. Sorry for any confusion :-)
to everyone
The last point and one we have all missed is the OP needs to send the end user to training.
I doubt there are training providers for any of the open source software.
So to summarise...
Training for OPENSOURCE will be next to impossible, commercial vendors will have any number of commercial and Web based training available.
1. Design and Layout Product Brochures
Adobe Indesign, Quark as the main players, maybe Corel, at a pinch Word.
2. Do illustrations / photo editing
Adobe Illustrator for Illustrations, Photoshop for image/photo editing, then any number of OPENSOURCE solutions
3. Create print advertising / internal announcements
Print advertising Adobe Creative suit ( you'll need some aspect of all the software) internal anounce CS again or MS Word.
cheers
jmpg
The last point and one we have all missed is the OP needs to send the end user to training.
I doubt there are training providers for any of the open source software.
So to summarise...
Training for OPENSOURCE will be next to impossible, commercial vendors will have any number of commercial and Web based training available.
1. Design and Layout Product Brochures
Adobe Indesign, Quark as the main players, maybe Corel, at a pinch Word.
2. Do illustrations / photo editing
Adobe Illustrator for Illustrations, Photoshop for image/photo editing, then any number of OPENSOURCE solutions
3. Create print advertising / internal announcements
Print advertising Adobe Creative suit ( you'll need some aspect of all the software) internal anounce CS again or MS Word.
cheers
jmpg
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Well done, jmpg.
Thanks to all for the input.
We are going with the Adobe Cloud Creative Suite - which allows for collaborating on work, as well as storing documents on Adobe's servers to allow others to access and modify accordingly. Perfect for what we need.
Cheerio.
Thanks to all for the input.
We are going with the Adobe Cloud Creative Suite - which allows for collaborating on work, as well as storing documents on Adobe's servers to allow others to access and modify accordingly. Perfect for what we need.
Cheerio.
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@paulsauve Have you used all of the ones you mentioned?