Macware Updates Logo Design Studio Pro

New version includes full SVG support, artistic strokes and more

OMAHA, NE – May 23, 2008 – Macware®, a leading Mac software publisher, announced today the release of a new update to its best selling Logo Design Studio Pro. The uniquely targeted logo design software brings together a full vector editor with pre-designed conceptual logo templates and objects, giving a creative jumpstart to any novice or professional looking to create a new identity or simply freshen their current look.

Logo Design Studio Pro, version 1.7.425, now includes full import and export support for SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files; new artistic stroke brushes; and many minor bug fixes and application enhancements. Users can automatically download the new version of the application by selecting Check for Updates in the Logo Design Studio Pro menu.

With the growing demand for logos and identifying graphics in today's global market, Logo Design Studio Pro packages the powerful design process into a software program that anyone can use. For those needing a creative jumpstart, over 500 pre-designed logo templates and 1300 pre-designed logo objects help drive your focus to a unique look that gets noticed. Professionals will find the flexible vector features an excellent resource for creating an unlimited number of new designs.

Core Features of Logo Design Studio Pro:

- Over 500 pre-designed logo templates and over 1300 pre-designed logo objects to give you a starting point in your designs.

- Bézier editing shows adjustable nodes you can use to change the look of shapes, text and curves.

- Powerful Boolean operations allow you to quickly create complex new shapes by adding and subtracting shapes and text together.

- Over 100 creative filters give your logo designs a unique look using Apple's Core Imaging Technology.

- Dynamically add text as an outline of any line or shape, or fill a shape with text.

- The Bézier pen automatically smoothes choppy freehand drawings to create a more natural look.

- Easy alignment tools make it simple to change the placement of individual parts of your logo.

- A Universal Binary application, built entirely in Cocoa for Mac users.

- And more...

Logo Design Studio Pro is now available in Apple retail stores, Staples, Fry's Electronics, Microcenter and other Mac software retailers; as well as online for an MSRP of $59.99. More information is available on the Macware website at:
http://www.macxware.com/site/products/LDSPro/overview.html

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