Adobe invested much into integrating several of its original applications with the ones it recently acquired from Macromedia in its CS3 Suite of products. Much of that focus went into making the workflow from Illustrator to Flash easier. When you think about it, they're a natural fit since they're both based on vector design. (Fireworks also does well in this area and already has a great workflow with Flash)  

Cat: Illustrator

As a designer you're often faced with the task of creating a web or print layout that requires a harmonious or complimentary color combination. For most of us, choosing those right color combinations can be somewhat of a challenge- this is where Adobe® kuler steps in!

Cat: Illustrator

This tutorial for Illustrator CS2 details how to create a "furry" text effect.

Cat: Illustrator

This is a good tutorial to begin with in Illustrator for using Illustrator's built-in effects to create textures.  In this case, we'll be creating a "grungy" metal look.

Cat: Illustrator

Here's a simple way to create a "leather look"  in Illustrator CS2.

Cat: Illustrator

I think the two most popular text effect tutorials for any design program is how to create plastic or chrome looking text. Well, in this tutorial for Illustrator CS2, we'll be tackling the first mentioned - plastic text!

Cat: Illustrator

Typing on a path in Illustrator is a simple procedure. The first thing to do is to draw out the path that the text will be attached to. You can use the Pencil Tool or the Pen Tool to create the path. The color and stroke size doesn't matter since it will become invisible once the text is attached to it.

Cat: Illustrator