Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics software.

Pedagogical purposes

Develops visual literacy and communication skills: Creating science graphics and diagrams with Illustrator enhances the ability to convey concepts visually
Fosters creativity and critical thinking: Exploring Illustrator’s versatile vector drawing tools encourages experimentation with visual elements
Increases engagement and motivation: Illustrator provides an interactive, rewarding creative outlet for science communication

Actionable uses

Scientific illustration: Have students illustrate organisms, cells, or anatomical structures using Illustrator’s vector drawing and shading tools
Infographic posters: Ask students to design infographics that communicate key experiment findings or results
Interactive process diagrams: Get students to illustrate complex phenomena or processes with interactive diagrams

Use the New Document dialog box to customize document settings (name, size, units, color mode, resolution)
Use the Artboards panel to create, edit, and organize multiple artboards and adjust their size, position, and orientation
Use the Preferences dialog box to set preferences for aspects like selection, type, units, guides, grids, and smart guides
Use the Export or Save for Web dialog box to choose format, preset, output name, and location for exported images and to adjust settings such as quality, resolution, and transparency
Use the Share button to upload images directly to platforms like Behance or Creative Cloud, and set the title, description, tags, privacy, and license options