Create Icons in Adobe Illustrator for Beginners

Are you a beginner to Adobe Illustrator? In this intro to Illustrator, you'll learn the basic AI tools and palettes.

4.35 (45 reviews)
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English
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Graphic Design
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Create Icons in Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
2,537
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1.5 hours
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Feb 2019
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$39.99
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What you will learn

Adobe Illustrator for beginners

Icon design for beginners

Adobe Illustrator basics

Fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator

Design a coffee icon set in Adobe Illustrator

How to design an icon set in Illustrator

Why take this course?

Are you a complete beginner to Illustrator?

If you want to learn about Adobe Illustrator and icon design in an easy and clear way, this course is for you. I have years of teaching and training experience under my belt, and I understand what beginners to Illustrator want and need to know.

We’ll start from the beginning steps of setting up your workspace in Illustrator all the way through to exporting your design as a JPG or PNG file.

Files for this class are available for download in each section.

You’ll learn:

The basics of illustrator, including Illustrator’s most important tools and palettes

The tools necessary to draw icons – and then immediately put those new skills to use creating a coffee icon set

Keyboard shortcuts to build designs quickly and easily

Tips and tricks to improve your speed

Course content and Overview

We’ll create a cute coffee icon set from start to finish, learning the basics of Adobe Illustrator along the way.

1. Intro

2. Creating a New Document in Adobe Illustrator

3. Setting Up Your Workspace in Illustrator

4. Layers and Appearance Palettes

5. Colors, Pathfinder, and Other Palettes

6. Illustrator Tools Used in Icon 1 - Coffee Packaging

7. Icon 1 - Coffee Packaging

8. Illustrator Tools Used in Icon 2 - Tall Coffee Cup

9. Icon 2 - Tall Coffee Cup

10. Illustrator Tools Used in Icon 3 - Coffee Pot

11. Icon 3 - Coffee Pot

12. Collecting graphics and exporting.

13. Wrap up

Don’t worry if you’re a complete beginner, even if you’ve never opened Illustrator before! 

As one of my students, Yesenia Castillo, put it:

“If you are looking for a good start to learning Illustrator, this is the class to begin getting your feet wet. Anne speaks with clarity and balanced speed. The projects she has chosen are not too advanced, and she responds quickly. I would not hesitate to take another of her courses should the need arise.”

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Our review

--- **Overview:** The course has garnered a global rating of **4.35**, with all recent reviews being highly positive. Students have praised the clarity of instruction, the practicality of the content, and the engaging teaching style. **Pros:** - **Excellent Instruction:** The teacher is commended for their ability to explain concepts clearly and in manageable chunks, which enhances learning retention. - **Practical Content:** The course is described as practical, providing valuable skills in using Adobe Illustrator, especially for icon design. - **Clear and Concise Explanations:** Students appreciate the straightforward approach to teaching, with all necessary information being presented without unnecessary filler. - **Real-World Application:** Keyboard shortcuts are taught, which students find helpful for professional work. - **Positive Feedback:** The course is highly recommended, with a sense of accomplishment expressed by newcomers to Illustrator who feel they have gained valuable knowledge. - **Diverse Learning Base:** The course has been beneficial to individuals at various levels, from beginners to those looking to improve their skills. **Cons:** - **Text Highlighting:** Some students wished for the text to be highlighted during lessons to aid in learning and visual processing. - **Keyboard Shortcuts Visibility:** A common suggestion was for the keyboard shortcuts mentioned by the instructor to appear on the screen, as opposed to relying solely on audio cues or subtitles. This would provide learners with a clearer reference point for their typing practice. **Course Testimonials:** - **"I learnt more than I thought..."** The course exceeded the student's expectations, with particular praise for the clarity of the instructor's speech and the overall effectiveness of the course. - **"Ein wirklich toller Kurs..."** This German review translates to "A really great course..." and highlights the course's helpfulness, especially in mastering icons and Illustrator. The student found the teaching method efficient and enjoyable. - **"The teacher is brilliant..."** The instructor's teaching ability was highlighted for making the lessons easier to understand and retain. The course's brevity is noted as a positive aspect, making it digestible and not overly time-consuming. - **"Рекомендую, отличный курс!"** This Russian review translates to "I recommend, an excellent course!" and emphasizes the course's practicality and clarity of instructions, which are very useful for beginners. The teacher, Ann, is praised for her knowledge and teaching approach. - **"This course is amazing!"** The student expressed gratitude for gaining the skills needed to create their own icon set. The high level of knowledge imparted by the instructor was acknowledged as a significant advantage of the course. In summary, this course is highly recommended for learners looking to grasp the basics of Illustrator and icon design. While there are minor areas for improvement, such as text highlighting and on-screen display of keyboard shortcuts, the course's overall effectiveness and engaging teaching style make it a valuable resource for anyone starting out with Adobe Illustrator.

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