Adobe Illustrator: Graphic Design for Beginners
Course 2: Shapes, a World of Possibilities on Your Screen: Pathfinder
By Gilian Gomes , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Pathfinder
Overview
“In this unit, you will discover the "Pathfinder" tool, which allows us to build shapes from other shapes.”
In this video lesson Gilian Gomes addresses the topic: Pathfinder, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 2: Shapes, a World of Possibilities on Your Screen. Create and transform objects of different formats.
Partial transcription of the video
“ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR / COURSE 2 LESSON 5 - Pathfinder The world of shapes is incredible. That's why you'll get to know the Pathfinder tool that allows us to create shapes from other shapes. Pathfinder is a builder of new shapes based on elements previously made. I'll explain. I'll draw two circles. It can be a blue and another circle of a different color on it, it could be pink. I'll duplicate it a few times. Six times. That's good. On my side panels, I have Pathfinder. I'll bring it here so we can see it better. It's easy to explain. The icons represent the expected effects. We have little sq...”
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Course summary for: Course 2: Shapes, a World of Possibilities on Your Screen

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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