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U N I T 1: G R I D S A S A C R E AT I V E I N S T R U M E N T
U N I T 2 : S E T T I N G U P I L L U S T R AT O R F O R E F F I C I E N T W O R K F L O W
Part 3.1: Creating Standard Grids: Introduction Part 3.6: Combining Standard Grids
01:01 — Types of Standard Grids 00:50 — Copying Artboards with Your Grids
Part 3.2: Creating Regular Rectangular & Square Grids 03:32 — Tip #1: Use a Separate Layer for Each Grid
00:29 — Creating a Rectangle Which Will Contain Your Grid 03:55 — Tip #2: Create a Second Grid on Top of an Existing Grid
02:33 — Splitting Your Rectangle into a Grid 04:14 — Tip #3: Experiment with Drawing Polar & Rectangular Grids from Their Centres & Corners
04:52 — Tip #4: Trim Grid Elements Which Fall Outside Your Artboards
Part 3.3: Creating Irregular Rectangular Grids 05:19 — Tip #5: Explore Different Compositions Using the Same Grids or Their Multiple Copies
00:47 — Drawing Irregular Rectangular Grids with the Rectangular Grid Tool 05:47 — Tip #6: Use Consistent Round Numbers for Numeric Grid Setup
02:35 — Numeric Setup of Irregular Rectangular Grids 06:36 — Tip #7: Create Oversized Grids for Easy Calculation
07:16 — Tip #8: Creating a Square Grid Rotated on a 45º Angle Which Matches Other Grids
Part 3.4: Creating Regular & Irregular Polar Grids 08:50 — Tip #9: Don’t Overcomplicate Your Grids
00:47 — Drawing Polar Grids with the Polar Grid Tool 09:47 — Sorting out Your Grid Layers
Part 4.1: Creating Custom Grids: Design Considerations Part 4.4: Modifying Shapes Using the Live Shape Properties
03:33 — Emphasis
03:54 — Movement & Direction Part 4.5: Creating Custom Shapes Using Pathfinder
01:14 — Adding Linear Elements with the Line Segment Tool Part 4.6: Composing Grid Elements with the Transform Tools
03:18 — Adding Linear Elements with the Pen Tool 00:53 — Creating Grids with Linear Repetition of Elements
04:34 — Adding Linear Elements with the Arc Tool 01:43 — Creating Grids with Rotational Repetition of Elements
Part 4.3: Tips & Tricks for Creating Geometric Shapes for Your Grids 05:00 — Creating Experimental Compositions by Shearing Grid Elements
02:51 — Changing the Number of Sides & Points in Polygons & Stars Part 4.7: Repeating & Transforming Grid Elements with the Blend Tool
03:13 — Constraining Proportions & Straightening Shapes Along X & Y Axes 00:34 — Creating & Adjusting Blends Using the Blend Options
03:30 — Drawing Rectangles & Ellipses from Their Centres 02:45 — Creating New Compositions by Modifying Objects Forming the Blend
04:37 — Locking the Inner Radius & Manually Changing the Outer Radius of Stars 04:17 — Creating Blends Between Open Paths
05:18 — Accurately Position Shapes Using Smart Guides 06:29 — Changing the Blend’s Trajectory
05:56 — Deleting Points or Segments Using the Direct Selection Tool 07:28 — Expanding Your Blends
Part 5.1: Design Considerations & Approaches to Creating Grid-Based Designs Part 5.5: Creating Shape-Based Designs Using the Shape Builder Tool
01:50 — Shape-Based vs Linear Designs 00:36 — Setting up the Shape Builder Tool
03:52 — Design Considerations 02:12 — Using the Shape Builder Tool to Merge & Colour Shapes
04:22 — Symmetry vs Asymmetry 04:05 — Using the Shape Builder Tool in Outline Mode
04:56 — Repetition Part 5.6: Tips & Tricks for Creating Linear Designs
05:42 — Rhythm 03:02 — Creating Linear Designs Using the Pen Tool
05:58 — Focal Point 03:46 — Sourcing Curved Elements from the Original Grid
Part 5.2: Preparing Your Grids for Creating Shape-Based Designs 04:43 — Using Elements from Your Custom Grid
00:57 — Saving a Master File with All Grids & Preparing a Document for Your Design 05:09 — Creating Linear Designs Using the Pathfinder Outline & Shape Builder Tool
01:43 — Dividing Your Grid into Modules 06:14 — Cutting Paths at Anchor Points
Part 5.3: Developing Shape-Based Designs Using the Live Paint Bucket Tool 08:19 — Trimming Paths
00:22 — Setting up the Live Paint Bucket Tool 08:51 — Using Caps & Corners Options to Neaten up Stroke-Based Designs
01:13 — Using the Live Paint Bucket Tool to Develop Shape-Based Designs 09:47 — Developing Linear Designs Using the Stroke Settings
00:51 — Tips for Manually Selecting Modules Which You Want to Unite
03:57 — Selecting & Uniting All Modules Coloured in the Same Colour
05:08 — Combining Manual & Automatic Selection Techniques for Better Workflow
U N I T 6 : F I N A L I S I N G C O L O U R S U N I T 7: S T Y L I N G G E O M E T R I C D E S I G N S
Part 6.1: Tips & Techniques for Colouring Your Designs Part 7.1: Styling Geometric Designs: Introduction
03:02 — Converting Swatches into Global Colours Part 7.2: Styling Your Designs Using Strokes
03:47 — Getting Started with the Recolour Artwork Tool 00:30 — Tips & Tricks for Adding Stroke to All Shapes in Your Design
04:54 — Recolour Artwork Tool: Colour Reduction Options 03:50 — Ideas for Layering Strokes Over Shape-Based Designs
07:11 — Editing Colours Using the Colour Wheel Part 7.3: Creating Gaps Between Shapes by Offsetting Paths
08:35 — Adjusting Global Colours 00:40 — Applying the Offset Path Effect
Part 7.5: Texturing Your Designs Using Patterns Part 8.1: Troubleshooting & Preparing Your Work for Output
01:21 — Creating a Dot Pattern 00:15 — Adjusting the Size of Your Design & Artboard to Make Them Pixel Perfect
03:09 — Copying Shapes & Applying Pattern Swatches 01:48 — Fixing Issues & Removing Defects
04:27 — Transforming Patterns Within the Shapes 02:33 — Joining Open Paths to Create Perfect Corners
06:25 — Reusing Transformation Attributes 02:53 — Uniting Adjacent Shapes Sharing the Same Fill Colour
01:12 — Preparing Straight or Angular Sides for Direct Blending U N I T 9 : U S I N G G E O M E T R I C D E S I G N S T O C R E AT E S U R FAC E PAT T E R N S
03:05 — Adjusting Stroke Settings & Creating Direct Blends Part 9.1: Tips & Ideas for Tiling Geometric Designs
04:26 — Preparing a Custom Spine & Creating a Blend Along It 00:17 — Creating Basic Pattern Swatches
06:23 — Troubleshooting & Adjusting Blends Along Custom Spines 00:52 — Creating Different Tile Arrangements with the Pattern Options Tool
08:25 — Putting Your Blends into Clipping Masks 02:14 — Manual Pattern Arrangement: Moving, Rotating & Reflecting Tiles
09:36 — Customising Blends Using Stroke Settings 03:05 — Manual Pattern Arrangement: Offsetting Tiles
Part 7.7: Developing Your Designs Using Gradients Part 10.1: Saving Your Work for Web & Print
01:04 — Using Fill Gradients 00:23 — Exporting Your Work in JPG & PNG Formats in RGB Colour Mode
04:00 — Using Stroke Gradients 02:45 — Converting Your Work into CMYK & Exporting It in TIFF Format for Printing