Adobe Illustrator Advanced Pattern Techniques – Masterclass

Boost Graphic Design skills by making complex seamless patterns in Illustrator - in-depth training

Created by: Helen Bradley
Designer, Adobe Illustrator & Procreate 5 Trainer

What Will I Learn?

• Make a range of seamless repeating patterns in Illustrator
• Understand how to dissect a design on paper to create it digitally
• Work more confidently in Illustrator
• Learn handy shortcut keys and techniques
• Create designs suitable for print on demand products, and digi-scrapping
• Learn actionable surface pattern design techniques
• Size and recolor any pattern with ease
• Reinforce everything you learn with practical exercises
• Create realistic plaid designs
• Turn Vector textures into seamless repeating patterns
• Use custom designed templates to create patterns that can't be created using the Pattern Make tool
• Make Ikat patterns that mimic the look of fabric
• Create terrazzo patterns without drawing all the shapes
• Learn techniques for making Ditsy patterns crammed full of small shapes
• Create whimsical curvy line patterns

Requirements

• You should be able to use your PC or Mac at a competent beginner level.
• You should have Adobe Illustrator CS6 or Illustrator CC installed on your computer.
• You should be able to use the Pattern Make tool to create a basic pattern in Illustrator.
• You should know how to save a repeating pattern in Illustrator for reuse.
• The process for creating every pattern is fully explained and practical exercises are included.

Target audience

• Illustrator users who want to extend their knowledge of Illustrator in a fun and practical way
• Illustrator users wanting to advance their knowledge, and learn to design using a smart workflow
• Anyone wanting to make patterns and creative assets for sale online or personal use (eg. scrapbooking, stock)
• Self taught Illustrator users will gain value by extending their knowledge of tools and techniques
• Anyone who wants to be able to recreate complex pattern layouts in Illustrator