By Shutterbug Staff

December 5, 2005 — Adobe Systems has collaborated with MEDIUM Design Group of Santa Barbara, CA to create the ultimate messenger bag for digital photographers and other creative professionals. This stylish limited-edition bag will be sold exclusively at Barneys New York and online at adobe.mediumdesigngroup.com. It features a secure laptop compartment, as well as multiple pockets for memory cards, cables, PDAs, cell phones and other accessories. There’s also a unique MP3 pocket which includes specially designed buttonholes and hooks, allowing users to run headphone cables outside the bag.

Commissioned by Adobe and crafted by MEDIUM, the black leather bag has a suggested retail price of $250. A roll-top closure and unique rain cover protect valuables from the elements and safeguard sensitive electronic equipment. The bag was designed from beginning to end using Adobe Creative Suite 2 software, including Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe InDesign CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe GoLive CS2 and Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional.

You can learn more about MEDIUM Design Group by visiting www.mediumdesigngroup.com. For more information about the new messenger bag and other Adobe products, please visit www.adobe.com.