Illustrator is still one of the industry kings for vector graphics, logos, branding, and professional print work, but the landscape got way more crowded now because AI tools made design faster and more accessible. These days it’s less about “the best app” and more about the workflow combo people use, like Illustrator + AI tools + Figma + Photoshop depending on the project. Kinda feels like Illustrator evolved from being the entire game into being one really powerful class in a much bigger party setup.