"Illuminated Initial" (Adobe Illustrator CS5/Illuminated Manuscript Design/History of Communication Graphics) - The objective of this project was to design an initial following the style used in the designs of the Illuminated Manuscripts. Illuminated Manuscripts is a manuscript in which the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration, such as decorated initials, borders (marginalia) and miniature illustrations. These richly decorated manuscripts were popular in the middle ages.