What will you learn?
Design with Adobe Illustrator
Explore the drawing tools, Pen Tool, gradients and Mesh. Use the File, Edit and Object menus while applying the tools to a drawing project.
Design business cards and an informational flyer, use effects and images, and place text within shapes. Continue with logos, swatches, patterns, flat illustration and Image Trace.
Later projects develop paper sketches into vectors, draw emoji and Arabic-letter logos, and explore presentation boards, packaging labels and stamp-style logos. Adobe Illustrator and a suitable computer are required separately.
Learning outcomes
- Use vector drawing tools and gradients
- Work with text, shapes, images and effects
- Create logos, patterns and flat illustrations
- Turn sketches into vector artwork
- Prepare practical identity and print-design projects
Your learning path
Course curriculum
Browse the complete lesson sequence. These are translated lesson titles and descriptions; current video recordings remain in Arabic.
01 · Getting to know the software and drawing tools5 lessons
- Introduction to the software21:45
Practical demonstration: Introduction to the software. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Drawing with the Pen Tool16:58
Practical demonstration: Drawing with the Pen Tool. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- More drawing tools24:12
Practical demonstration: More drawing tools. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Gradients and the Mesh Tool17:19
Practical demonstration: Gradients and the Mesh Tool. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Exploring more tools16:19
Practical demonstration: Exploring more tools. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
02 · Drawing practice and essential menus3 lessons
- Drawing a clock and the File menu23:10
Practical demonstration: Drawing a clock and the File menu. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- The Edit menu18:57
Practical demonstration: The Edit menu. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- The Object menu19:10
Practical demonstration: The Object menu. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
03 · Cards, effects and text6 lessons
- Designing a business card16:07
Practical demonstration: Designing a business card. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Illustrator effects24:54
Practical demonstration: Illustrator effects. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Photoshop effects within Illustrator20:09
Practical demonstration: Photoshop effects within Illustrator. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Using images in a design23:24
Practical demonstration: Using images in a design. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Designing an informational flyer20:18
Practical demonstration: Designing an informational flyer. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Filling shapes with text17:29
Practical demonstration: Filling shapes with text. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
04 · Logos, patterns and vector illustration5 lessons
- The Swatches panel and logo design16:59
Practical demonstration: The Swatches panel and logo design. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- A letter-based logo with gradients13:03
Practical demonstration: A letter-based logo with gradients. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Creating patterned backgrounds14:36
Practical demonstration: Creating patterned backgrounds. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Flat illustration16:35
Practical demonstration: Flat illustration. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Using Image Trace12:21
Practical demonstration: Using Image Trace. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
05 · Sketches and emoji4 lessons
- Turning a paper sketch into vector artwork12:46
Practical demonstration: Turning a paper sketch into vector artwork. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Drawing emoji — Part 117:05
Practical demonstration: Drawing emoji — Part 1. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Drawing emoji — Part 212:38
Practical demonstration: Drawing emoji — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Drawing from a paper sketch — Part 216:19
Practical demonstration: Drawing from a paper sketch — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
06 · Identity and print-design projects6 lessons
- Designing an Arabic-letter logo11:48
Practical demonstration: Designing an Arabic-letter logo. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Developing a professional business card17:16
Practical demonstration: Developing a professional business card. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Sources of vector elements12:53
Practical demonstration: Sources of vector elements. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Designing a presentation board13:21
Practical demonstration: Designing a presentation board. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Designing a honey packaging label16:51
Practical demonstration: Designing a honey packaging label. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Turning logos into stamps14:25
Practical demonstration: Turning logos into stamps. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
Tools and materials
- A suitable computer
- Adobe Illustrator
Materials, software and devices are purchased separately. Check compatibility and follow the safety instructions for the products you use.
Make time for practice
Watch a manageable part of the demonstration, pause and try the steps yourself. Keep your exercises so that you can compare them. Return to difficult sections and develop your work at your own pace.
Who is this course for?
Beginners interested in vector illustration, visual identity and practical graphic-design projects.
Record your progress
Your account saves lesson completion and playback position. Once eligible, request a completion certificate with the name you want printed on it. Newer members need to complete 60% of the lessons; eligible previous members can request directly. The certificate is emailed once per course and is not an academic or government qualification.
Read certificate and learning terms ↗Questions about this course
What language are the recordings in?
Current recordings are in Arabic. The website and lesson outline are available in English; changing the website language does not change the video audio.
Will I need to buy the same course in the other language?
No. Both website languages use the same course and enrolment. Your valid access opens the same course without another purchase. English recordings are playable only after they are supplied and verified.
How do I access my lessons?
Sign in with the account used for purchase. After payment confirmation, open My Courses and choose this course. Lessons are streamed in your account and can be paused and replayed.
How do I receive a certificate?
Request it from your learning space once eligible. Members registered after 10 October 2026 need 60% lesson completion. Eligible previous members can request directly. The certificate is emailed as an image and is not an academic qualification.
Are materials or software included?
The course price covers the recorded educational content. Required art materials, software and devices are separate. Review the tools list before enrolling.
