How do you scale evenly in Illustrator?

Simply double-click the Scale Tool and in the Pop-Up Window make sure to: Check Scale Corners (if you applied round corners) Scale Strokes & Effects.

How do you scale proportionally 2020 in Illustrator?

To maintain the object’s proportions, hold down Shift as you drag. To scale relative to the object’s center point, hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag.

How do I create an abstract shape in Illustrator?

Create abstract shapes using Illustrator Blend Modes

1. Copy the shape (Ctrl C), paste (Ctrl V) it, and change the color to red.
2. Now select both circles (Hold Shift > Click the object) then go to Object > Blend > Make (Alt+Ctrl B).

How do I use the shaper tool in Illustrator?

Using the Shaper tool (drawing shapes)

1. In Illustrator, from the Toolbox, click the Shaper tool (Shift+N).
2. In the document, draw a shape. For example, draw a rough representation of a rectangle, circle, ellipse, or triangle or other polygon.
3. The shape you draw is converted into a crisp geometric shape.

How do you make a stroke stay the same in Illustrator?

To keep stroke width constant, or change (along with other properties) in proportion to objects and text when resizing, go to Edit>Preferences>General – then check or uncheck “Scale Strokes and Effects”.

What is Ctrl Shift D in Illustrator?

Show/Hide Bounding Box in Adobe Illustrator. Ctrl + Shift + D (toggle) Show/Hide Transparency Grid.

How do you make trendy shapes in Illustrator?

To achieve cool shapes with sharp or soft edges, draw a simple circle, then apply the Zig Zag effect under Distort & Transform:

1. Create a circle using the Ellipse Tool.
2. Effect → Distort & Transform → Zig Zag (make sure the shape is selected)
3. Move the sliders around until you get your desired effect and configuration.