Illustrator or Coreldraw

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by healingoasis, May 4, 2011.

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    I have a plan of learning vector-based graphics software to design logo and other stuffs. Which program would you(graphics designer) recommend me and why?
     
    healingoasis, May 4, 2011 IP
  2. xxxplatinium

    xxxplatinium Active Member

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    Definitely illustrator, too lazy to mention the long list of reasons :)
     
    xxxplatinium, May 4, 2011 IP
  3. Ergong

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    Corel Draw and Illustrator are both great software. You cannot go wrong with both of them. That being said there are some factors that can help you decide.

    There is no Corel Draw for Mac. There are older versions but they work to slow with the Intel macs. If you're using a PC, this should not be a problem for you.
    Illustrator has both PC and mac versions. So Illustrator wins this round.

    Corel Draw is better at creating and manipulating very detailed graphics. You can do the same with Illustrator but you need to purchase extra plugins like Xtream path, better handles, path toolkit etc.

    Illustrators color management is better. Illustrator integrates very well with other adobe products.

    The most important thing you should know is that if you learn how to use one of them, you'll know how to use the other one automatically, with few small differences.

    Finally I would suggest that you invest your time on learning Illustrator first.
     
    Ergong, May 5, 2011 IP
  4. weknowonlinemarketing

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    I prefer Illustrator for the Vector based graphics.
     
    weknowonlinemarketing, May 10, 2011 IP
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    You would probably have a lot easier time finding tutorials and examples for illustrator.
     
    kardus, May 10, 2011 IP
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    I think that the answer for you is Corel draw it has a much friendly interface and really easy one but I think it depends on the person.
     
    serena85, May 10, 2011 IP
  7. etc

    etc Well-Known Member

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    Illustrator seems to be great as most designers actually use it. but if you just want to learn for fun and don't want to spend, use Inkscape. its free and definitely better quality than Illustrator.
     
    etc, May 10, 2011 IP
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    For me Illustrator was the right choice. Maybe this is because I started graphic design using Photoshop and Illustrator also comes from Adobe.
    I say the best thing to do so you can set up your mind is to try them both and see which one suits you the best.
     
    clairseer, May 10, 2011 IP
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    Use illustrator because it have some more advance option then coreldraw. All professional designer now using this advance software for creating vector art.
     
    logoonlinepros, May 11, 2011 IP
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    Illustrator because we can give many effects in it. It has ready made symbols, shapes, gradients to use. It also has compatibility with photoshop.
     
    ken.sweet, May 11, 2011 IP
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    Illustrator is the best software from vector illustrations.
     
    prclicks, May 11, 2011 IP
  12. doek

    doek Greenhorn

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    illustrator for the win. cant go wrong with adobe products
     
    doek, May 11, 2011 IP
  13. R-Cubed

    R-Cubed Well-Known Member

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    Illustrator is better than coral draw becoz of its functionality and more options.
     
    R-Cubed, May 11, 2011 IP
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    illustrator is newer than corel draw so it have much more modern functions I think :)
     
    baranmod, May 15, 2011 IP