Adobe Illustrator
Requires Instruction?:
No
Good for designing vector graphics for logos, banners, web pages, and line art, or mock up an entire website.
Pros:
- Vector based application
- Wide range of workflow options for text, design, web design mock up, and image manipulation.
- Great for line art/illustrations
- Files can be easily shared with other Adobe applications
Cons:
- The basics take about two hours to learn.
- Drawing and editing vector paths can be tricky for beginners.