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Adobe Illustrator: Graphic Design for Beginners

Course 1: Know Your Tools: Artboards and layers

By Gilian Gomes , Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Graphic Designer and Illustrator. Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Joined April 2020
Domestika Basics Course 1 of 6
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About the video: Artboards and layers

Overview

“In this unit, you will learn about some software handling functions that are very important for the organization of your projects, as well as the clipboards and layers.”

In this video lesson Gilian Gomes addresses the topic: Artboards and layers, 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

“You are about to discover essential functions for organizing projects. like artboards and layers. Ready dive in and explore these features together? Before starting to talk about artboards. i just wanted to say that from now on I'll begin using some keyboard shortcuts. It's quite common in Illustrator to use shortcuts. In the download link for this unit. you'll find a list of shortcuts to download and reference throughout the course for easy access and use. I'm on Windows. but if you're on a Mac. remember that shortcuts differ slightly between platforms. That list will also have the shortcu...”

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Course summary for: Course 1: Know Your Tools

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (802)
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  • 8 units
  • 8 lessons (40m)
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Gilian Gomes

Gilian Gomes
By Gilian Gomes

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Graphic Designer and Illustrator

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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Course 1: Know Your Tools

By Gilian Gomes
Graphic Designer and Illustrator. Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Joined April 2020
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  • 10 students