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Week 08 Illustrator

This week we are going to look at Illustrator! Don't be afraid to play around at all! You don't need to hand in a lab for this week - the lab hand in is the Print Map, due Friday 11.59pm.

Foundations

Warning

If you break something, Ctrl+Z (PC) or Cmd+Z (Mac) is your absolute best friend. And if that doesn't work, revel in the chaos.

Setting Up Your Document

  • Export your map as SVG from ArcGIS Pro
    https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/sharing/overview/svg-or-svgz-export.htm

  • Open your map in Illustrator
    File > Open, navigate to your SVG file, and click Open.
    Alternatively, you can drag the SVG file from your computer directly into the Illustrator application window.

  • Change Color Profile to CMYK
    Go to File > Document Color Mode.

  • Save onto the Adobe Cloud

    • Log into Adobe Creative Cloud
      File > Save.
      In the Save to Creative Cloud window, type in a name and select Save.

Playing with Tools

Tip

All those little icons in Illustrator are called "Tools". If you need a navigation aid, look here:
https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/tools-in-illustrator.html?x-product=Helpx%2F1.0.0&x-product-location=Search%3AForums%3Alink%2F3.7.2-dev.2

Experimental Path Detour

This is for students who are feeling confident or are more familiar with Illustrator or other vector graphic software
- Organise your Layers
* Rename them
* Create folders and create a filing system
- Use the Pen Tool
* add a point
* subtract a point
- Use the Smooth tool.
https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/tool-techniques/smooth-tool.html
- Find the Brush Library
* Use a new brush
- Vectorize a raster image. https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/image-trace.html - Make an Icon
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubx-Bhw7fy8https://adobe.design/stories/leading-design/how-to-design-effective-icons-part-1

Exporting For Print

Feeling Confident?

If you'd like to really push yourself later

  • Set up Rulers and Guides
  • Use Masks
  • Create your own Brush

References

Week 8 Lab Slides

NPS Cartography Adobe Illustrator Files

  • Inspect the "Yosemite Map" file and play with the layers. Notice the colors, type, symbols, brushes, hillshade, etc.

Berkeley Art Center Adobe Illustrator Basics

  • I took this workshop during undergrad. Some stuff I still use daily, and others not. It's a really great guide for getting started.

Mira Rojanasakul Outtakes Gallery

  • For those anxious about making mistakes, no fear. Every professional has some sort of "mistakes" part of their portfolio.