Adobe Illustrator for beginners: Creating Shapes

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In this Guided Project, you will:

Create a shape using Adobe design tools.

Use the color palette to add color to a shape.

Demonstrate the ability to select and align shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

1.5 hours
Beginner
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

This guided project: Adobe Illustrator for beginners: Creating Shapes is perfect for those interested in graphic design that want to start learning using a professional software as Adobe Illustrator is. In this one hour project you will learn how to create shapes, align them and use the color tool to change the colors of your shape. You will also be creating a logo using the shapes you will learn how to create in this project and this will help you to kickstart your journey with graphic design. This is a very unique project because you don't need to know everything about Adobe Illustrator, you will have the opportunity to be guided by the instructor in every step of the project. All you need in order to complete this project is a Adobe Account or free trial, basic computer knowledge and desire to learn how to create shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

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Earn a complimentary subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud.
Learners who pass this Adobe Guided Project will receive a 1-month complimentary subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud.

Skills you will develop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Logo Creation

  • Graphic Design

  • Computer Program

  • Adobe

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Learn about Adobe Illustrator and get familiar with the software.

  2. Create a shape using adobe design tools.

  3. Use the color palette to add color to a shape.

  4. Create a shape and change the color of it.

  5. Demonstrate the ability to select and align shapes in adobe illustrator.

  6. Add final details and use the text tool to finalize the logo.

  7. Cumulative Challenge: In this task you will create a new logo using shapes.

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Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required

In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step

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