Mapdiva has introduced Artboard 1.2 (http://mapdiva.com/artboard), an update of the vector drawing software for Mac OS X. The new version is optimized for Mac OS X 10.7 (“Lion”).

With Artboard, you can design logos, posters, floor plans, technical drawings, fashions, web graphics, and more. Use pre-designed templates to create fliers, invitations, signs, and business cards. Artboard includes over 1,600 styles and fully editable clip art, including speech bubbles, buttons, maps and flags, people factory, and home planning, plus a library to store your own creations.

Artboard features a style generator and stacked styles, providing a range of effects. It takes advantage of a Core Image-supported graphics card.

Artboard is available exclusively on the Mac App Store in the Graphics & Design category. It requires Mac OS X 10.6.6 or higher and costs US$19.99.