Item: Adobe Illustrator CC
Rating: 9
Author: David Sedillo

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Our graphic designers and marketing professionals use Adobe Illustrator frequently for vector-based artwork and conversion to prepare and produce artwork for our needs. As the industry standard, it is easiest to implement and train with.

Pros and Cons

Industry standard for vector design
A wide variety of tools to use

Learning curve can be steep
Faster implementation of updates to match new operating systems

Return on Investment

Easy to implement across departments
Less learning curve for established designers due to prominent industry use

Alternatives Considered

In the mobile space, tablet applications like Procreate or Affinity Designer can compete with many of Illustrator's tools, and in some cases are more preferable.

Support Rating

Adobe support has always been consistent.

Key Insights

Do you think Adobe Illustrator CC delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Adobe Illustrator CC's feature set?

Yes

Did Adobe Illustrator CC live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Adobe Illustrator CC go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Adobe Illustrator CC again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

The industry standard for digital imagery and production of print images, Adobe Illustrator will allow any graphic designer or digital artist to see their artwork through completion and production. Because it has been on the market for so long, Adobe has introduced a complete set of tools that is appropriate for any situation. Some may be turned off by the Adobe subscription model, however.

The 'Standard' for Digital Artwork and Design

Overall Satisfaction with Adobe Illustrator CC