Adobe
illustrator is a great application used for creating vector graphics. It was
first introduced in the year 1985. After that lots of versions were introduced till now. The latest version of
this software is Adobe Illustrator 2020. There is no doubt that this software
is versatile for vector graphics that’s why in 2018, It was reviewed as the
best vector graphic software.
Uses of Adobe Illustrator:
● You can create cartoons
If you
are creative and have good sketching skills then you can make vector cartoons
in this software. These cartoons can be used for printing in comics. You can
fill flat colors or gradient in the cartoons. There is one more option for
creating cartoons i.e make cartoons on paper as a sketch then trace it on this
application and modify as you want.
● You can draw icons
If you
want to use icons anywhere, then you have a huge library of icons in Adobe
Illustrator. But what if you want to make a new icon? So, don’t worry! This
application is also good in it. There is a grid system in illustrator which
helps you in making icons. You can use a variety of shapes into a grid. You can
give any color to it also.
● You can make infographics
Infographics
are the best way to convey information by text and graphics. Infographics are
published every day in newspapers, magazines, websites etc. People like to see
infographics because it is easy to understand and look creative. I have seen
many statistical infographics having graphs and pie - charts. So, it is very
easy to make them in it.
● You can create logos
Every
small or big organizations have their own logos. It is not a one day task to
make logo. It needs lots of time and steps for the final output. Like idea
layouts, sketching, color layouts and tracing on desired software. So for logo
designing, Adobe Illustrator is the best software. Because it is a vector
graphic software, so you can enhance the size of the graphics without losing
the quality.
● You can make stationery
Stationery
helps in growth of any company. So, stationery materials should be perfect in
designing and printing. I personally like Adobe Illustrator for making
stationery including business card, letterhead, poster, CD, Carry bags etc.
There are lots of size of artboards in which you can make these things. You
have an amazing software to showcase your skills with your creative design and
typography.
Tools
are one of the most important things in software. For making these things you
have lots of tools to use like selection tool, position tool, shape tools,
gradient tool, eyedropper tool, brush tool, zoom tool etc. But some of the
tools are very important for an illustrator artist.
Best tools of Adobe Illustrator are:
● Ruler
This
tool helps you to adjust your object in an accurate position. After selecting
the ruler, you can set the reference points. It gives balance to your design.
It is easy to do tools which is worthy for you.
To use
ruler, press CTRL + R or Go to view
> Rulers > Show rulers.
● Blend tool
It is a
versatile tool used to create repeated shape patterns or color palettes. It helps
you to blend multiple colors together. There is an option to handle the
blending steps also to blend as per your wish.
To use
blend tool, Go to object > Blend > Blend options > Make or Alt + Ctrl + B.
● Pathfinder panel
In
Pathfinder panel, you can find different shape modes and pathfinders. Actually
shape modes helps you to create new shapes by manipulating the existing shapes.
● Align Panel
Tools
in this panel are very useful to use in any design. You can align your
particular object to the artboard or specific object. Alignment is done
vertically or horizontally. There are numerous options for alignement like
horizontal align center, horizontal align left, horizontal align right,
vertical align center, vertical align left and vertical align right.
● Gradient tool
Gradient
tool helps you to make your design
more creative. Gradient are made by different colors. You can set the gradient
angle as you want to show in your design.
These
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