Illustrator: Seven Workflow Notes

Raster vs vector

Reference examples from Adobe Spark and use templates

Adobe spark is an online and mobile design app used to create social graphics, short videos, and web pages. Similar to a Google search for examples, utilizing this for reference or creation with less customization and can be very beneficial. An example can be used as inspiration then be built with tools in Illustrator. Additionally, templates are available for many Adobe program projects and can created yourself, found on spark, or . These can allow you to create content quickly and efficiently.

RGB vs. CMYK

RGB refers to the primary colors of light, Red, Green and Blue, that are used in monitors, television screens, digital cameras and scanners. CMYK refers to the primary colors of pigment: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. These are the inks used on the press in "4-color process printing", commonly referred to as "full color printing" or "four color printing". (Printingforless.com). Summary: RGB for digital - CMYK for Print. These can be selected when creating a new document and when exporting your project.

Swatches

Swatches are named colors, tints, gradient, and patterns that can be grouped and stored in the swatch panel. These can be referenced at any time during workflow. Below is a link to a full overview including how to add a color to your swatch panel.

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/using-creating-swatches.html

Library

Add assets like colors, character styles, and graphics to your library panel for easy access during any project . Below is a link to a full overview and how to add a file to your library.

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/creative-cloud-libraries-sync-share-assets.html#:~:text=Add%20a%20graphic,from%20the%20drop%2Ddown%20menu.