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Adobe Illustrator is currently the most famous Vector graphic design tool globally, widely used in Vietnam. However, to effectively use Illustrator, users need a variety of skills to create beautiful products. In the field of digital content design and printing, there are numerous different errors that we often encounter, and in this article, Software Tricks will guide you through common design mistakes in Illustrator.
1. Color Mode Settings
Before designing a product in Illustrator, it is essential to determine whether it is a digital product (posted online, used on computers) or a printed product. In the case of printed products, you must switch to the CMYK color mode instead of RGB, which is used for digital products. The color mode significantly affects your products, especially when it comes to printing. If you design in RGB and then print, you will notice that the colors become dull and faded. Therefore, it is crucial to change the color mode in Illustrator before designing to avoid wasting time and having to adjust many content parameters later.
To modify the color scheme in Illustrator, follow these steps:
Select File -> Document Color Mode -> CMYK Color/ RGB Color.
2. Set the appropriate dimensions
When using Adobe Illustrator, remember that it deals with Vector graphics, meaning you don't need to worry about dimensions. In contrast to Photoshop's Pixel graphics, where excessive Zoom/Scale results in pixelation, Illustrator's Vector graphics remain crisp. You can freely Zoom/Scale without loss of quality, even for large prints. For Illustrator's Vector graphics, set a suitable canvas size, small if needed to reduce storage, and avoid lag when applying effects.
3. Managing Margins
Many Illustrator designers create content that extends right to the edges, causing alignment issues when printing. To address this, leave margins for all four sides of your project. If there's a misalignment during printing, you can trim those margins for a complete and polished product. However, avoid excessively large margin spaces, typically keeping them around 1.0-1.5cm to save paper area during printing.
4. Spelling Mistakes
When arranging layouts for text-heavy books using Illustrator, pay attention to spelling. Once printed, you won't be able to make corrections. Checking spelling in Illustrator requires manual review of each sentence, as there's no automated tool. Spell-checking before printing saves you time, effort, money, and ensures your clients are much happier.
5. Organize Layers Methodically
Many individuals work freely in Illustrator without adhering to any rules, leading to a myriad of issues when editing files. An efficient Illustrator user is one who organizes layers systematically and groups them for optimal management. Layer organization depends on your working file; generally, related elements form a group, and layers are arranged from top to bottom.
In this article, Software Tips shares common mistakes in using Illustrator. Wishing you all a delightful day!
