Adobe Illustrator: Graphic Design for Beginners
Course 2: Shapes, a World of Possibilities on Your Screen: Blending
By Gilian Gomes , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Blending
Overview
“In this unit, you will learn the "Merge" tool. It makes it possible to create very varied effects and shapes, including almost simulating a 3D effect.”
In this video lesson Gilian Gomes addresses the topic: Blending, 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
“Combining objects allows for the creation of various shapes and effects. Interested in learning how? Let's The blending tool is both fun and versatile. As its name implies. it blends objects. their shapes. and seamlessly. offering creative possibilities. Let's begin by drawing a circle right here at the top of the page. I'll change its color. Make it orange. And I'll create... A square here at the bottom. just so we have two very different shapes. It can be any shape. I'll select the two shapes. go to object Merge. and create. What occurred was that it produced a third form. essentially mer...”
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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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