Illustrator Creative Challenges. February 2023

Below you’ll find a collection of all of the Illustrator Creative Challenges on Adobe Live from February 13–February 17, 2023. The starter files, videos, and final art are included, if you want to create along with me! This was a special set focused on the 3D effects in Illustrator.

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Icons in Perspective

Illustration Challenge; Create a 2D “blueprint” and then use extrude, revolve, and inflate to create icon designs in different perspectives. Use lighting settings to create a consistent style.

3D Type and Texture

Typography Challenge; Combine 3D typography with gradients, warp, roughen, grain, and other effects.

3D Stylized Portrait

Illustration Challenge; Use 2D shapes with 3D effects to design your own stylized portraits or characters. Add 2D elements using shapes and use the pen tool to create additional shading, details, and texture.

Custom Coffee Mug Mock-up

Marketing Challenge; Create a 3D coffee mug and use the graphics panel to add a logo, fun message, art, or stickers to your mug.