This reference book for graphic designers aims to give a complete overview of every aspect of choosing and using computer hardware and software for design. Clear guidance is given on how to introduce a Macintosh system into a design practice. The book also includes advice on how to avoid the common pitfalls in the transition from drawing board to screen, help on how to distinguish between vital hardware and software and expensive luxury add-ons and explanations of the complexities of the technology in terms that every designer can understand. It reviews the major design-related software options and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these programs.