Lesson 94

Applying colours with the Shape Builder

In this final Illustrator lesson you’ll learn how to use the shape builder to apply specific colours to different segments of the polar grid, finishing a very complex infographic.

New commands

  • Shape Builder [double click on  tool icon]: Cursor Swatch Preview 

  • Control Panel > Character > Leading

Homework options
  1. Create a temperature graph for Go Adventures.

  2. Create some simple infographics using shapes or borrowed elements for Limone.

  3. Recreate the complex “what’s in season” infographic for Limone.

  4. Create another complex infographic, using any combination of techniques you like, for Plant Power.