Adobe Illustrator: Graphic Design for Beginners
Course 1: Know Your Tools: Knowing your interface
By Gilian Gomes , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Knowing your interface
Overview
“The Adobe Illustrator interface may seem a little daunting at first, but on this unit, you'll find that the software is very intuitive.”
In this video lesson Gilian Gomes addresses the topic: Knowing your interface, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 1: Know Your Tools. Explore the program's interface and create your first document.
Partial transcription of the video
“When you first look at the Illustrator interface. there may seem to be lots of buttons and tools. But in truth. the software is very intuitive. Shall we explore it? The Illustrator interface is basically divided into three major parts. On the left. we have the toolbar. above. we have the menu bar. just below here. the control bar and here on the right. the side panels. The toolbar. as the name implies. contains essential tools for creation. I'll quickly show a few of them for us to see... The most commonly used ones. Here are the selection tools. i'll create a circle just so we understand. ...”
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Course summary for: Course 1: Know Your Tools
Gilian Gomes
By Gilian Gomes
Gilian Gomes is a designer and illustrator, as well as a typography and art direction enthusiast. Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, he holds a degree in design and a postgraduate degree in branding. He has more than 15 years' industry experience under his belt and now focuses on branding and packaging.
His creative process explores designs that express powerful and singular meanings. Through use of his illustration and typography skills, Gilian seeks unique and impressive results.
Throughout his career he's worked with large corporations, advertising agencies, and design studios like Sweety & Co. and Raison Pure. Some of his biggest clients include O Boticário, Sebrae, Grupo Zaffari, Enjoei, and Wordbank. He currently works as a freelance professional collaborating with clients all over the world.
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