How to Design Game Icons in Adobe Illustrator

Overview

Learn to design game icons in Adobe Illustrator with this 36-minute tutorial. Master the Pen Tool to create a suite of icons and apply textures for a polished final design. Explore techniques for using the Direct Selection Tool, fixing anchor points, adding bullets and backgrounds, and creating complex shapes like grenades. Discover how to incorporate texture and make final edits to perfect your game icon designs. Gain valuable skills for creating professional-quality icons for gaming applications and user interfaces.

Syllabus

Intro
Hardware
Illustrator
Direct Selection Tool
Fixing Anchor Points
Adding Bullets
Adding a Background
Adding a Grenade
Adding Texture
Editing and Cutting