Coreldraw

CorelDRAW, developed in Ottawa, Canada, began in 1987 when Corel Corporation hired engineers Michel Bouillon and Pat Beirne to create a basic vector illustration program to bundle with their desktop publishing hardware. It was launched in 1989 for Windows 2.1, providing an essential vector tool for PC users while Adobe Illustrator was still Mac-exclusive.

Known among power users for superior node editing compared to competitors, it is often preferred in the garment, screen-printing, and signage industries. CorelDRAW

CorelDRAW 3.0 (1992) revolutionized PC design, as the rise of TrueType fonts in Windows 3.1 allowed it to become a powerful, independent design suite. It became known for its "all-in-one" approach, acting as a vector illustration, page layout, and photo-editing tool. CorelDRAW, developed in Ottawa, Canada, began in 1987