What program is better for making business cards, photoshop or illustrator CS2, and why?

Photoshop is for Image Manipulation (jpg, bmp, psd, etc - file formats)





Illustrator is for Vector Graphic Design ( PS, EPS, etc - file formats)





But ....





InDesign is the best for laying out Business Cards, Letterhead, Brochures, etc by pulling in the elements that you created in Photoshop and Illustrator.








But if you only have access to one of the above two programs, go with Illustrator if you know how to use it as it will produce crisper results if you are simply using text and line art in your business card (no pictures allowed).





Good luck with the design.

What program is better for making business cards, photoshop or illustrator CS2, and why?
MSN Photoshop
Reply:Depending on the complexity of the business card, a combination of both. You can do your image manipulation in Photoshop , then place that file in Illustrator and do your type there. The type in Photoshop is not as crisp as the type in a vector-based software like Illustrator, also with Illustrator you can place accurately your crop and bleed marks. If your business card is very simple and it only requires type and maybe be a clip art then Illustrator should be enough.