What is a vector? Why use a vector for my logo? Why not an illustration?
What is a vector? The web definition says, "A quantity having direction as well as magnitude, esp. as determining the position of one point in space relative to another." In art, vector is a point-and-angle based graphic. What are the pros and cons of using vectors? Fonts are quicker and easier, but as a vector, each and every bit of each letter can be shaped "just so" to suit a purpose. Cons: Vectors are much more difficult to create than simply drawing a silhouette. Vectors are not practical for detailed illustrations. Pros: Vectors are scalable to any size without becoming fuzzy or losing quality. Vectors are highly editable. Why is it important for my business logo to be a vector? Most logos are done as vector are for the two advantages (pros) listed above. Many small companies and businesses don't realize the importance of vector graphics and have an artist do an illustration. This makes some sense for bands, since of