{"id":2818,"date":"2025-09-15T15:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mugenlighting.com\/studio\/?page_id=2818"},"modified":"2026-03-08T21:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T20:19:19","slug":"illustrator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mugenlighting.com\/studio\/developer\/illustrator\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Illustrator Development & Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Eliminate repetition. Scale your production.<\/strong> I engineer custom plugins and specialized script suites that transform Adobe Illustrator into a high-speed automation engine. Whether you are managing hundreds of artboards or automating complex print preparation, I build the tools that put you back in control of your creative time.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Designed for Creators. Engineered for Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With 15 years of hands-on design experience, I know exactly where Illustrator workflows break down. I transitioned into development because I needed better tools than the native software provided, and now I engineer those solutions for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a coder, I specialize in writing robust ExtendScript tools to automate complex tasks, handle massive batch operations, and build custom UI panels that integrate seamlessly into your workspace. My focus is on creating smart, reliable code that removes manual repetition and scales with your professional production needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Development & Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Custom Script & Plugin Development<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I engineer ExtendScript solutions that handle the heavy lifting. From advanced batch processors to native custom UI panels, I build reliable, standalone utilities designed to save your team hundreds of hours a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workflow Audits & Pipeline Automation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I analyze your current design process to identify the repetitive bottlenecks that slow you down. Then, I design and code a customized automation strategy to speed up your production pipeline, and eliminate human error at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-on-1 Scripting Coaching<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn how to script your own tools, I offer targeted training. We will cover Illustrator scripting logic, building functional dashboards, and optimizing your code so you can develop and maintain your own internal automation ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Specialized Automation Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Data-Driven Asset Generation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Stop building variations manually. I engineer scripts that generate hundreds of complex artboards instantly by pulling text, images, and layout logic directly from external CSV or JSON<\/strong> data sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Pre-Press & Export Logic<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I build intelligent output systems that go far beyond Illustrator\u2019s native export. Get custom logic that automatically calculates trim and bleed, generates dynamic file paths, and outputs perfectly spec\u2019d files for professional print or digital handoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardware & <\/strong>Third-Party Integrations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Your design files do not exist in a vacuum. I bridge Adobe Illustrator with your external databases, project management tools, or custom hardware setups (like Stream Deck & Companion) so your data flows across your entire workstation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Featured Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Artboard Manager Pro Suite<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The flagship automation toolkit for professional designers. A comprehensive suite designed to handle complex multi-page layouts with ease. Featuring intelligent renaming, batch exporting, and persistent UI panels that remember exactly where you left them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More to be published soon :)<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am currently refactoring my private library of over 100 specialized scripts for public release.
This upcoming “Utility Pack” includes everything from automated grommet marks for large format print to generative geometry tools for organic shape creation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Illustrator Automation Ecosystem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I maintain a massive archive of specialized scripts designed for high-stress production environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many are proprietary tools built for specific studios, I am constantly refining these modules for the public gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Production & Pre-Press Logic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n