Creative Patterns for Graphic Design

Setting up Your Illustrator to Create Simple Patterns 1

A course by Giorgia Smiraglia , Graphic Designer

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4,497 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Setting up Your Illustrator to Create Simple Patterns 1

Overview

“Now it’s time to get practical, I will show you how to use the basic tools in Adobe Illustrator that will allow you to design a pattern from scratch.”

In this video lesson Giorgia Smiraglia addresses the topic: Setting up Your Illustrator to Create Simple Patterns 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creative Patterns for Graphic Design. Get inspired by your surroundings to create unique patterns and apply them to a mock-up product set in Photoshop and Illustrator.

Partial transcription of the video

“Setting Up Your Illustrator to Create Simple Patterns Now that you have some theory, let's get practical. In this lesson, I'll show you how to use the basic tools on Illustrator to create a pattern from scratch. You'll learn how to create geometric and scattered patterns, and how to manage basic modifications. I will show you four ways to build a pattern, so that you can choose the best techniques for your needs based on their pros and cons. Let's get started. Duplicating an object is the simplest way to create a pattern. It's immediate, you can play around with ease and freedom, and it's g...”

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Course summary for: Creative Patterns for Graphic Design

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (223)
4497 students
4 units
15 lessons (2h 38m)
3 downloads

Category
Design
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Design, Pattern Design, Product Design, Traditional illustration

Giorgia Smiraglia

A course by Giorgia Smiraglia

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Graphic Designer

Giorgia Smiraglia is an Italian graphic designer. After receiving a degree in graphic design from the Instituto Europeo di Design in Milan, Giorgia moved to London where she has been working as a freelance designer in the branding sector.

Her designs have been used for international brands ranging from body care products, alcoholic beverages, luxury hotels, restaurants, and fashion firms. Giorgio’s client list include Fila, The Body Shop, Marriott International, Fortnum & Mason, Pernod Ricard, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Rothschild, Mondadori.