Adobe Illustrator: Graphic Design for Beginners
Course 2: Shapes, a World of Possibilities on Your Screen: Free forms
By Gilian Gomes , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Free forms
Overview
“With the tools that I will teach in this unit, you will be able to let go of your hand and imagination to create free forms.”
In this video lesson Gilian Gomes addresses the topic: Free forms, 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
“take an idea from your mind and put it in Illustrator. With the tools I'll show you in this unit. you can unleash your imagination and create freeform shapes. to see? Let's begin with the pen tool. I adore this tool due to its versatility; it allows us to craft straight. geometric shapes and even more curved forms. Head over to the toolbar to locate it. Alternatively. press P on your keyboard to select the PEN tool. This tool is essential for creating precise designs. Alternatively. i can hit the P key on my keyboard to select the PEN tool. I'm going to click on my screen and notice these l...”
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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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