
Saving graphics for Web in Illustrator for different versions of Adobe Illustrator NB: Mac users sometimes refer to the 'alt' key as the 'option' key Increase/Decrease star points in Star Tool or for circles and line dividers in Polar Grid Tool: use up and down arrows on keyboard whilst holding down with the mouse. Transform again = CMD + D (use this to repeat the rotation of a shape)Ĭonstrain a shape's proportions = Shift + Drag with the mouseĭraw from the centre of a shape = Alt/Option + Drag with the mouse Here's a list of keyboard shortcuts used in the course:

Using keyboard shortcuts will become second nature as you work through the lessons. The lessons use a similar process throughout to create the designs and help to speed up your design process. You will learn the techniques to create a series of geometric shapes and to place them in a grid to create a finished design. In today’s class you will learn how to make a series of graphic symbols using a method of rotating a shape around a central point.

The shapes of these graphic symbols can vary a lot, but circular symbols are some of the most commonly used shapes and have become one of the more popular trends in logo design. Each lesson in my class Adobe illustrator class ' Make Circular Logos and Icon s', teaches you a small number of techniques and will give you the opportunity to learn new skills in the project that you will design and plenty of practice to speed up your design process.Ībstract graphic symbols are often used as part of icon & logo design in order to convey an idea or concept in a creative and eye catching way.
