Pantone for Logo Package Express 3

TL;DR

Logo Package Express 3 no longer provides automatic Pantone conversion due to changes in Adobe Illustrator's Pantone color swatch availability, but the tutorial demonstrates how to manually convert logos to Pantone colors using older versions of Illustrator or Pantone Connect.

Transcript

hey logo designers today I want to talk to you about Pantone in logo Package Express 3. in previous versions of logo package express we provided a really convenient feature which was automatic Pantone conversion when you set your logo components and generated them we would automatically create a version of any of your color logos with a Pantone con... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫷 Adobe removed Pantone color swatches from new versions of Illustrator due to an agreement with Pantone, pushing users towards Pantone Connect subscription.
• 🥶 Users can still access Pantone color swatches by downloading older versions of Illustrator or installing Pantone Connect.
• 🥳 Logo Package Express 3 no longer offers automatic Pantone conversion due to the reliance on a paid third-party service.
• 👤 Users can manually convert logos to Pantone colors in Illustrator by using the Recolor Artwork feature and selecting the desired Pantone color book.
• 👤 When using Logo Package Express, users need to manually add custom color schemes for Pantone variations and then recolor the logos accordingly.
• 🕸️ It is important to delete Pantone variations before exporting web logos from Logo Package Express, as Pantone colors are not suitable for web.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did Logo Package Express 3 remove the automatic Pantone conversion feature?

Pantone asked Adobe to remove Pantone color swatches from newer releases of Illustrator and instead wants users to subscribe to Pantone Connect. Logo Package Express cannot rely on a paid third-party service for its features, hence the removal.

Q: Can users still access Pantone color books in older versions of Illustrator?

Yes, users can download older versions of Illustrator that still have the Pantone color books included. They can also access older versions through the Creative Cloud account or the Illustrator tab.

Q: What is Pantone Connect?

Pantone Connect is a paid subscription service that allows users to add Pantone colors to artwork, convert existing artwork to Pantone colors, and create palettes. It is an alternative to using Pantone color swatches in Adobe Illustrator.

Q: How can users manually convert logos to Pantone colors using Illustrator?

Users can select the logos in Illustrator, go to the Control panel, click on the Recolor Artwork button, choose Advanced options, select the color books option, and then pick the desired Pantone color book (coated or uncoated).

Key Insights:

• Adobe removed Pantone color swatches from new versions of Illustrator due to an agreement with Pantone, pushing users towards Pantone Connect subscription.
• Users can still access Pantone color swatches by downloading older versions of Illustrator or installing Pantone Connect.
• Logo Package Express 3 no longer offers automatic Pantone conversion due to the reliance on a paid third-party service.
• Users can manually convert logos to Pantone colors in Illustrator by using the Recolor Artwork feature and selecting the desired Pantone color book.
• When using Logo Package Express, users need to manually add custom color schemes for Pantone variations and then recolor the logos accordingly.
• It is important to delete Pantone variations before exporting web logos from Logo Package Express, as Pantone colors are not suitable for web.
• Pantone colors added through the workaround may create extra swatches in the Colors tab of Logo Package Express, requiring users to delete unnecessary swatches before final delivery.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Adobe Illustrator no longer includes Pantone color swatches in newer releases, requiring users to subscribe to Pantone Connect for access.

• Users can download older versions of Illustrator that still have Pantone color books included, or install Pantone Connect to add Pantone colors to artwork.

• The tutorial shows how to manually convert logos to Pantone colors using Adobe Illustrator and provides a workaround for exporting Pantone colors using Logo Package Express 3.