Author: Abubakar Mushtaq

One of the primary purposes of a graphic designer is to convey an idea or thought through visual representation by playing with them in many different ways. These visuals can be inspired by any idea or a starting point, including color, light, shape, form, space, etc. In this advanced world, there are many means to…

When it comes to dealing with vector-based projects in graphic design, Adobe Illustrator is unparalleled. It controls all types of design, ranging from simple infographics to designing a whole brand identity. Using different layers of vectors you can achieve any type of shape. But, sometimes you get to a point where dealing with the rasters…

If you use Adobe Illustrator while working on projects like designing a brand identity or drawing illustrations, you’ll come to a point where you’d like to rotate your whole artwork or canvas. Thankfully, this is pretty simple. The rotation of the artboard is mostly required in packaging design where your client would like to see…

As a graphic designer, you’ll need to make different shapes within your design projects. Thankfully, Illustrator makes it easy to create just about any type of shape you need. The key is simply knowing the most effective ways to create those shapes. Most of the elements of the heart shape are derived from curves, and…

Arrows are a crucial aspect of many designs. The arrows provide a simple solution to point out or focus on the thing that’s being highlighted. In designing books, posters, coffee shop menus, and other booklets, different types of arrows are often needed. So, for a graphic designer, it’s important to know how to make any…

The Shape Builder Tool In Adobe Illustrator, the Shape Builder Tool can quickly build shapes with just a few clicks. We can easily add, subtract, and merge overlapping shapes using this handy tool. It involves two simple steps: Of all the other tools used for drawing shapes in Illustrator, Shape Builder Tool is the quickest…

When you work with vectors in Adobe Illustrator, it’s likely that you might come to a point where you’d like to blend the colors of shapes. You might be struggling with the blending of colors and might want to make progress smoothly and seamlessly without making them choppy and unnatural. When it comes to the…

When it comes to creating 3D graphics and objects in Adobe Illustrator that need vanishing points, the “Perspective Grid” tool is extremely helpful. It proves to be the best tool for making changes in an existing object or creating new ones. You might be struggling with removing the Perspective Grid after completing your drawings, as…