CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

Corel products have become quite known by now. Measuring up against giants like Adobe, the company has released plenty of helpful software. One such example is CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. This is more than a simple editor, it's a full-fledged powerhouse for beginners and experts alike in the field of graphical design. You get the tools, you get the insight, and you even get some instructions to start you on your way to fame and fortune.

The application is by all means accessible. Whether you're new to this type of program or are a veteran that has seen all the specialized software, you'll be amazed by how simple things have been made through this program. In terms of looks, the application does seem to share some features with the older Microsoft Office products, but the hints are slight and hard to pinpoint.

Like with most applications, you'll find a ribbon filled with features, all grouped in various drop-down menus, each labeled accurately. The left side of the main window area includes a tool selection. Here, just like in other similar software products, the user can select various shapes and forms that might need to be applied on the virtual canvas, specialized tools for selecting certain areas, color extraction utensils, and so on.

The great part about this application is that although it might resemble many similar graphic editing programs, it stands out with a couple of features that you'd otherwise have a hard time finding. Thus, a series of tutorials can show you how to use each particular tool, depending on your set goal.

There are preset examples for different types of usage scenarios, something that matters especially to the newcomers that might feel overwhelmed by all those tools, options, and settings. The program even offers to aid you in developing certain skills depending on your final goal. For example, if you want to design the label for a carton of milk, the app will suggest certain actions or tools for that matter.

The bottom line with this application is you will get your money's worth right from the start. You'll most likely not need to use other tools to complete any of this program's faults, because there aren't any. The added tutorials and general helping hand are a major plus for anybody just starting in this business.