Learn the fundamentals of working with vectors and use fundamental techniques to create tech packs, concept art, and more in this hands-on class. Discover the process of creating vector-based fashion graphics using complex tools and effective design strategies.
Overview
Syllabus
Section 1
Getting to know Illustrator
- Setting up files
- Creating a custom workspace
- Creating and combining shapes
- Selecting, grouping, and repositioning artwork
- Constraining a shape to scale, rotate, flip and more
Working with Color
- Working with fills and strokes
- Creating, saving, and importing swatches
- Understanding Pantone Colors
- Color options with the Color Guide
- Adding and editing a gradient
- Adjusting the variables of a stroke
Using Image Trace for Concept Designs
- Best practices for images and placing images
- Using Image Trace
- The importance of expanding your trace result
- Using replace color for colored image trace results
- Editing image trace results
Section 2
Creating a Fashion Flat using the Pen Tool
- Placing croqui and guides for tracing
- Pen tool 101
- Illustrating a balanced fashion flat
- Reflecting and grouping your artwork
- Using the Shape Builder tool
- Using the Live Paint tool
Creating and editing patterns
- How to use patterns in artwork
- Editing existing patterns
- Creating custom pattern and the pattern options panel
- Importing patterns from other Illustrator files
- Changing angles and scaling patterns
Creating and using custom brushes and symbols
- Using brushes for stitching, zippers and more
- Using symbols for buttons, snaps, closures and more
- Updating and editing existing brushes and symbols
- Creating a custom fashion brush
- Creating a custom fashion symbol
Saving and sharing files for production
- Saving a PDF
- Best practices for size for manufacturing
- Exporting for web use
