![]() ![]() In this article, I’ve laid out some viable alternatives to InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop-specifically three alternatives for each product. So, my job is to showcase your options, should you ever decide you’re tired of the same old ride and want to kick the tires on some other apps. Adobe knows this, and they’re not just okay with it… they’ve made strategic business decisions that limit who their products will appeal to. Just because a program has the best features, doesn’t mean it’s the best program for you. No one else in the commercial or open-source realms offers programs as robust and polished as Adobe does.īut one size does not fit all. ![]() Ultimately, I recognize the simple reason that Adobe has grown to dominate the graphic design software market: They make the best tools. But those problems aren’t exclusive to Adobe. And the very idea of subscription software bothers me. Sure, I rail against the eternal bugs and half-baked features that never seem to make their way back into the engineers’ ovens. Working in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop for more 25 years has been incredibly rewarding and fun, and I wouldn’t trade a day of it. But to be clear: I like Adobe’s software! I just don’t think it’s the right software for everyone. This article appeared in Issue 5 of CreativePro Magazine.Īfter spending a good chunk of my career teaching folks how to use Adobe software, it might seem strange that I’m writing an article talking about how to not use it. ![]()
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