After years of incremental generational improvements, Adobe apps have seen a sudden seismic shift in updates, as they attempt to keep pace with the universal proliferation of artificial intelligence. Photoshop recently added generative options and improved selection (read our review here) and now it’s Illustrator’s turn to make use of Adobe’s proprietary AI engine, named Firefly. Adobe Max revealed a host of new tools and features that would remove the grunt work from design, allowing users to accomplish time-consuming tasks in a matter of minutes. Illustrator is already our top choice among the best graphic design software around,
It’s a little early to speculate how AI will revolutionise the creative workflow, but early signs indicate it has the power to change how we all approach and think about artwork. For now, it's enjoyable enough to experiment with the new features and let your imagination run wild.
