Here are 2 simple ways you can dramatically reduce filesize of your Illustrator production files:

Step one:

Before exporting your Illustrator file to another more universal format (such as EPS), or even if you are sharing the .ai file you can remove unused swatches, brushes etc from your document; these unused components add to the size of your document!

(more…)

Hi Folks,
I have for you today an Illustrator (CS, CS2, and CS3) template for a postage stamp.
These are great for designing fun, printable portraits, or being used for interesting frames for artwork.  The images here are for web-size, however the stamp file is scalable to any size (even for posters, or lol a billboard!).
I have these available in EPS format, after the jump.

(more…)