Astute Graphics was formed in 1997. Astute Graphics Limited was incorporated in January 2008 to better accomodate the growing requirements of its software range.

Astute Graphics is a privately owned Limited Company.

Development and publisher of software for design and pre-press markets.

Range of plugins for Adobe Illustrator™ CS3 to CS5 for both Windows™ and Mac OS X™:

• Phantasm CS Designer, Studio and Publisher providing vector color and pre-press tools. Click here for more information.
• VectorScribe Designer and Studio. Click here for more information.

Founded by Nicholas van der Walle trading as Astute Graphics in 1997, initially catering for design and artwork in the technical illustration market for customers including Codemasters and Dennis Publishing.

Phantasm CS was launched September 2006. Designer and Studio editions were introduced March 2008, the Publisher edition November 2009. Interim upgrades were also produced to cater for changes in Adobe Illustrator™.

Following the purchase of all Nineblock Software IP, VectorScribe Designer and Studio were launched May 2011.

Building on an enviable existing foundation, Astute Graphics Limited aims to continue developing essential tools for graphic designers and publishers with an emphasis on design for print, but not excluding web designers. Key to all products are four fundamental values: high quality, good value, comprehensive support and relevant solutions. These are all ably demonstrated in the current range.

Deep within the philosophy of the Company is the strong belief to conduct business responsibly. One example of this is our close working relations with contractors and suppliers where our target is to ensure immediate payment of invoices.

Astute Graphics is proud to have the following brands amongst its thousands of customers: