Enhance Your Creative Skills with New Guides for Photoshop and Illustrator

Unlock Your Creative Potential with New Design Drills

On July 15, 2026, Shoeiisha Co., Ltd. will launch two new practical guides: "5-Minute Drills for Photoshop: Photo Retouching" and "5-Minute Drills for Illustrator: Graphic Design." These books are designed to help beginners master the essential functions of Photoshop and Illustrator effectively through engaging drills.

Learn at Your Own Pace

The unique structure of these books allows readers to take control of their learning journey. Each drill takes just five minutes to complete, with a total of 36 drills available for readers to tackle during their spare time. The drills are organized into three difficulty levels: "Easy," "Medium," and "Somewhat Challenging," enabling learners to choose their starting point according to their current skill level.

Supplementary materials such as exercises and QR codes linking to instructional videos deepen the learning experience. All necessary materials can be accessed online, making it convenient for users to practice and experiment.

Who Are These Books For?

These new guides are particularly suited for:

- Beginners in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Individuals who have read introductory manuals but haven't yet developed hands-on skills.
- Anyone looking to refine their artistic abilities and enhance their skill set.
- Educational institutions seeking practical teaching materials for their students.

Meet the Authors

Sakura Asano

Sakura Asano is a designer and the representative of TAGAS Co., Ltd., and an Adobe Community Expert. She specializes in web graphics and provides training sessions, writes books, and conducts courses focused on small-to-medium enterprises.

Naoko Ishikawa (starmix)

A versatile freelance designer, Naoko Ishikawa has an expansive portfolio that includes graphic design, photography, video, and UX/UI design. She leverages her experience from working with startups to act as a driving design partner.

Yuuji Kusuda

As a graphic artist and an Adobe Community Expert, Yuuji Kusuda combines photo collage with digital painting to create narrative-driven visuals. He actively engages in various activities, including advertising, book writing, and offering graphic art courses using Photoshop.

Tamaken

A freelance designer involved in graphic, advertising, and web design, Tamaken shares valuable tutorials across social media platforms, boasting over 500,000 followers. He is also recognized as an Adobe Community Evangelist.

Toshiyuki Takahashi

Born in 1973 and based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Toshiyuki Takahashi is a freelance designer who spans various fields from graphic design to web implementation, with a wealth of design books to his credit. His personal website, "Gaoupra," is dedicated to distributing his custom free fonts.

Book Details

"5-Minute Drills for Photoshop: Photo Retouching"

- Authors: Sakura Asano, Naoko Ishikawa, Yuuji Kusuda, Tamaken
- Release Date: July 15, 2026
- Price: ¥2,090 (¥1,900 + 10% tax)
- Format: A5, 192 pages
- Contents: Key points for settings and operations, character corrections, landscapes and still life, photo collages, typography, utilizing generative AI, exercises.

You can purchase this book in bookstores nationwide or from online retailers:

- Shoeiisha's Online Shop: 5-Minute Drills for Photoshop
- Amazon: 5-Minute Drills for Photoshop

"5-Minute Drills for Illustrator: Graphic Design"

- Authors: Sakura Asano, Toshiyuki Takahashi, Tamaken
- Release Date: July 15, 2026
- Price: ¥2,090 (¥1,900 + 10% tax)
- Format: A5, 192 pages
- Contents: Key points for settings and operations, logos and titles, illustrations, typography, charts and graphs, decorations, utilizing generative AI, exercises.

This book is also available at various bookstores and online: