Adobe Illustrator Text Effects Masterclass

Create text effects of varying complexity, boost your graphic design skills, learn valuable Illustrator techniques

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

What Will I Learn?

• Create a range of text designs and effects in Adobe Illustrator
• Learn secrets for working with text that many experienced designers don't know
• Create fully editable dimensional text designs (without outlining the text)
• Understand how text differs from other objects when applying many effects
• Create gradient filled text and long shadow text effects
• Create 3D text effects
• Create neon and reflected text effects
• Design custom swashes for text
• Create text effects to use for logos and branding
• Work more confidently in Illustrator

Requirements

• You should be able to use your PC or Mac at a competent beginner level
• You must have Adobe Illustrator installed on your computer - almost any version is ok.

Target audience

• Beginner Illustrator users who want to learn Illustrator in a fun and practical way
• Anyone who knows a bit about Illustrator and who wants to advance their knowledge, and learn to design using a smart workflow
• Self taught Illustrator users will gain value by extending their knowledge of tools and techniques
• Anyone wanting to make text based designs for sale online or personal use (eg. scrapbooking, stock)