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How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Post pobrano z: How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Final product image
What You’ll Be Creating

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a quick look at the process of creating a set of vector line patterns in Adobe Illustrator, using nothing more than some basic shapes that we’re going to adjust here and there.

Also, don’t forget you can always expand your library by heading over to Envato Elements, where you’ll find a great selection of vector patterns.

So, assuming you already have the software up and running, let’s jump straight into it!

Looking to download vector line patterns? Check out the following article for our recommendations:

1. How to Set Up a
New Project File

As with every new
project, we’re going to kick things off by setting up a New Document. So head over to File > New (or use the Control-N
keyboard shortcut), and use the following settings:

  • Profile: Web
  • Number of Artboards:
    3
  • Spacing:
    200 px
  • Columns:
    3
  • Width: 400
    px
  • Height: 400 px
setting up a new document

2. How to Create
the First Pattern Variation

Now that we’ve
finished setting up our project file, we can start working on our first repeating pattern
segment, which we will later use to create the actual pattern.

Step 1 

Create the main shape for the background using a 400 x 400 px square, which we will color using #78B9FF and then
center align to the first Artboard
using the Align panel’s Horizontal and Vertical Align Center options.

creating the background for the first pattern

Step 2

Grab the Pen
Tool (P), and draw a diagonal line using a 4 px thick Stroke
(#FFFFFF) starting from the background’s upper-left corner
and going all the way down to its bottom-right one.

adding the diagonal line for the first pattern

Step 3

Adjust the shape
that we’ve just created by heading over to Effect
> Distort & Transform and applying a Zig Zag effect with the following settings:

  • Size:
    4 px
  • Absolute:
    checked
  • Ridges per segment:
    15
  • Points: Smooth
adding the zig zag effect to the first diagonal line

Quick tip:
when adjusting the effect, make sure you use an odd number for the Ridges per segment input box since
otherwise when you create the larger pattern, your lines won’t align properly.

Step 4

With the resulting shape selected, add the bottom-left lines by right clicking and then going to Transform > Move where we will
enter -8 px in the Horizontal value field and 8 px in the Vertical one, making sure to press the Copy button in order to create the first line.

creating the first copy of the zig zag line

Step 5

Once you have the first copy, simply use the Control-D keyboard shortcut (24 times) to duplicate the
action until you’ve filled in the lower empty space.

adding the bottom-left lines to the first pattern

Step 6

Add the top-right lines by selecting the initial stroke again, and then
going through the same process, making sure to reverse the direction of
the Position, by using a value of 8 px for the Horizontal field and -8 px
for the Vertical one. 

Once you have
the first copy, add the remaining ones using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (23 times), making sure to
select (Select > Same > Stroke
Color) and group all of them together afterwards using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the top-right lines to the first pattern

Step 7

Finish off the current pattern by creating a copy (Control-C) of the background, which we will paste in front, and
then with both it and the diagonal lines selected, simply right click > Make Clipping Mask. 

Once you’re done, make sure
you select the resulting shapes and the background, and then group (Control-G) them together before moving
on to the next pattern.

finishing off the first pattern

3. How to Create
the Second Pattern Variation

Assuming you’ve
finished working on the first pattern’s repeating segment, move on to the neighbouring
Artboard, where we will gradually
build the next one.

Step 1

Start working on the pattern’s first column of repeating shapes by
creating a 20 x 20 px square, which
we will color using #FFE180 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by selecting its right anchor
points using the Direct Selection Tool
(A), and then pushing them to the bottom by 16 px using the Move tool (right click >
Transform > Move > Vertical > 16 px).

adjusting the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 3

Give the resulting shape an outline using the Stroke method, by creating a copy (Control-C) of it, which we will then paste in front (Control-F) and adjust by first changing
its color to #191515, and then setting its Stroke Weight to 4 px and its Corner to Round Join. Once you’re done, make sure
you select and group the two shapes together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the outline to the main shape of the second pattern

Step 4

Create the right side of the column using a copy (Control-C > Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped,
which we will vertically reflect (right
click > Transform > Reflect > Vertical) and then position as seen
in the reference image so that their paths overlap.

creating the right section of the first column of the second pattern

Step 5

Add the column’s second row by selecting the shapes that we have so far
and then dragging them up while holding down the Shift key (in order to drag in a straight line) and the Alt one (in order to create the
duplicates), making sure to flip the colors as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the first column of the second pattern

Step 6

Create the remaining upper rows by using the select and drag method to
create the first instance, and then adding the remaining duplicates using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (nine
times), making sure to remove the last row. Take your time, and once you’re
done, select and group all of them together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

creating the first column for the second pattern

Step 7

Finish off the pattern by adding the remaining nine columns using the
select and drag method, making sure to group (Control-G) and then mask them using a 400 x 400 px square (desired shapes selected > right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the second pattern

4. How to Create
the Third Pattern Variation

We are now down to
our third and last repeating pattern segment, so assuming you’ve already
positioned yourself on the remaining Artboard, let’s jump straight into it.

Step 1

Start by creating the main shape for the first row using a 40 x 40 px square, which we will color
using #FFB685 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen
in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the third pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by adding a new anchor point
to the center of its bottom edge using the Add
Anchor Point Tool (+) and then removing its bottom corner ones using the Delete Anchor Point Tool (-). Give the
resulting shape a 4 px thick outline
(#191515) with a Round Join, making
sure to select and group the two together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adjusting the main shape of the third pattern

Step 3

Create a copy (Control-C >
Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped, which we will
horizontally reflect (right click >
Transform > Reflect > Horizontal) and then position on top of the
original shapes as shown, so that their paths overlap.

adding a copy of the main shape of the third pattern

Step 4

Add the smaller details using four 16 x 16 px circles (#A0EFD5) with a 4 px thick outline (#191515), which we
will individually group (Control-G)
and then position onto the larger shapes as shown in the reference image. Once
you’re done, make sure you select and group all of
them together using the Control-G
keyboard shortcut.

creating the smaller details for the third pattern

Step 5

Fill in the row by creating ten overlapping copies using the select and
drag method, making sure to change the color of the inner shape on every second one to #FFE180.

creating the first row for the third pattern

Step 6

Create the second row using ten copies of the orange based triangles,
making sure to position them in-between as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the third pattern

Step 7

Add the remaining rows using nine instances of the ones that we already
have, making sure to adjust the position of the yellow triangles as seen in the
reference image. Once you’re done, select and group all of them together using
the Control-G keyboard shortcut,
making sure to mask them using a 400 x
400 px square (desired shapes selected >
right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the third pattern

5. How to Turn the
Repeating Pattern Segments Into Actual Patterns

So up to this
point we’ve gone through the process of creating three different repeating line
pattern variations, which means that now we can finally see how we can turn
them into an actual usable pattern.

Step 1

Start by selecting any of the three pattern segments (since the process
is identical), and then going to Object
> Pattern > Make, which will bring up the following window, where we can
fine tune some of its settings. First, let’s give it a custom name.

adding a custom name to the pattern

Step 2

Moving on down, we have Tile Type, which we’ll always want to leave set to Grid,
followed by the Width and Height settings, which will
automatically be set to that of the Artboard (400 x 400 px) as long as you check the Size Tile to Art option. Leave all the other settings as they are,
and then create the pattern by simply clicking on the Done button found underneath the current project tab.

adjusting the pattern

6. How to Use the Patterns You’ve Created

Okay, so we’ve
created the actual patterns, but how do we actually go about using them?

Well, if you open up the Swatches
panel, you’ll quickly notice that your new patterns have now been added to your
library.

examples of patterns added to the swatches library

To use any one of them, simply set it as your Fill color and then select the Rectangle Tool (M), and click and drag
in order to draw the desired shape.

example of using a custom pattern

Great Job!

There you have it,
a nice and easy exercise on how to create three different line patterns using
some basic shapes.

As always, I hope you had fun working on the project and managed to
learn something new and useful during the process. That being said, if you have
any questions, feel free to post them in the comments section and I’ll get
back to you as soon as I can!

finished project preview

Want to Expand Your Adobe Illustrator Skillbag?!

Just started out using Adobe Illustrator, but haven’t quite gotten the hang of it? Well, today’s your lucky day since we’ve hand-picked a few tutorials that should get you up and running in no time!

Web Tools

How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Post pobrano z: How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Final product image
What You’ll Be Creating

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a quick look at the process of creating a set of vector line patterns in Adobe Illustrator, using nothing more than some basic shapes that we’re going to adjust here and there.

Also, don’t forget you can always expand your library by heading over to Envato Elements, where you’ll find a great selection of vector patterns.

So, assuming you already have the software up and running, let’s jump straight into it!

Looking to download vector line patterns? Check out the following article for our recommendations:

1. How to Set Up a
New Project File

As with every new
project, we’re going to kick things off by setting up a New Document. So head over to File > New (or use the Control-N
keyboard shortcut), and use the following settings:

  • Profile: Web
  • Number of Artboards:
    3
  • Spacing:
    200 px
  • Columns:
    3
  • Width: 400
    px
  • Height: 400 px
setting up a new document

2. How to Create
the First Pattern Variation

Now that we’ve
finished setting up our project file, we can start working on our first repeating pattern
segment, which we will later use to create the actual pattern.

Step 1 

Create the main shape for the background using a 400 x 400 px square, which we will color using #78B9FF and then
center align to the first Artboard
using the Align panel’s Horizontal and Vertical Align Center options.

creating the background for the first pattern

Step 2

Grab the Pen
Tool (P), and draw a diagonal line using a 4 px thick Stroke
(#FFFFFF) starting from the background’s upper-left corner
and going all the way down to its bottom-right one.

adding the diagonal line for the first pattern

Step 3

Adjust the shape
that we’ve just created by heading over to Effect
> Distort & Transform and applying a Zig Zag effect with the following settings:

  • Size:
    4 px
  • Absolute:
    checked
  • Ridges per segment:
    15
  • Points: Smooth
adding the zig zag effect to the first diagonal line

Quick tip:
when adjusting the effect, make sure you use an odd number for the Ridges per segment input box since
otherwise when you create the larger pattern, your lines won’t align properly.

Step 4

With the resulting shape selected, add the bottom-left lines by right clicking and then going to Transform > Move where we will
enter -8 px in the Horizontal value field and 8 px in the Vertical one, making sure to press the Copy button in order to create the first line.

creating the first copy of the zig zag line

Step 5

Once you have the first copy, simply use the Control-D keyboard shortcut (24 times) to duplicate the
action until you’ve filled in the lower empty space.

adding the bottom-left lines to the first pattern

Step 6

Add the top-right lines by selecting the initial stroke again, and then
going through the same process, making sure to reverse the direction of
the Position, by using a value of 8 px for the Horizontal field and -8 px
for the Vertical one. 

Once you have
the first copy, add the remaining ones using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (23 times), making sure to
select (Select > Same > Stroke
Color) and group all of them together afterwards using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the top-right lines to the first pattern

Step 7

Finish off the current pattern by creating a copy (Control-C) of the background, which we will paste in front, and
then with both it and the diagonal lines selected, simply right click > Make Clipping Mask. 

Once you’re done, make sure
you select the resulting shapes and the background, and then group (Control-G) them together before moving
on to the next pattern.

finishing off the first pattern

3. How to Create
the Second Pattern Variation

Assuming you’ve
finished working on the first pattern’s repeating segment, move on to the neighbouring
Artboard, where we will gradually
build the next one.

Step 1

Start working on the pattern’s first column of repeating shapes by
creating a 20 x 20 px square, which
we will color using #FFE180 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by selecting its right anchor
points using the Direct Selection Tool
(A), and then pushing them to the bottom by 16 px using the Move tool (right click >
Transform > Move > Vertical > 16 px).

adjusting the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 3

Give the resulting shape an outline using the Stroke method, by creating a copy (Control-C) of it, which we will then paste in front (Control-F) and adjust by first changing
its color to #191515, and then setting its Stroke Weight to 4 px and its Corner to Round Join. Once you’re done, make sure
you select and group the two shapes together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the outline to the main shape of the second pattern

Step 4

Create the right side of the column using a copy (Control-C > Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped,
which we will vertically reflect (right
click > Transform > Reflect > Vertical) and then position as seen
in the reference image so that their paths overlap.

creating the right section of the first column of the second pattern

Step 5

Add the column’s second row by selecting the shapes that we have so far
and then dragging them up while holding down the Shift key (in order to drag in a straight line) and the Alt one (in order to create the
duplicates), making sure to flip the colors as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the first column of the second pattern

Step 6

Create the remaining upper rows by using the select and drag method to
create the first instance, and then adding the remaining duplicates using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (nine
times), making sure to remove the last row. Take your time, and once you’re
done, select and group all of them together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

creating the first column for the second pattern

Step 7

Finish off the pattern by adding the remaining nine columns using the
select and drag method, making sure to group (Control-G) and then mask them using a 400 x 400 px square (desired shapes selected > right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the second pattern

4. How to Create
the Third Pattern Variation

We are now down to
our third and last repeating pattern segment, so assuming you’ve already
positioned yourself on the remaining Artboard, let’s jump straight into it.

Step 1

Start by creating the main shape for the first row using a 40 x 40 px square, which we will color
using #FFB685 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen
in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the third pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by adding a new anchor point
to the center of its bottom edge using the Add
Anchor Point Tool (+) and then removing its bottom corner ones using the Delete Anchor Point Tool (-). Give the
resulting shape a 4 px thick outline
(#191515) with a Round Join, making
sure to select and group the two together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adjusting the main shape of the third pattern

Step 3

Create a copy (Control-C >
Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped, which we will
horizontally reflect (right click >
Transform > Reflect > Horizontal) and then position on top of the
original shapes as shown, so that their paths overlap.

adding a copy of the main shape of the third pattern

Step 4

Add the smaller details using four 16 x 16 px circles (#A0EFD5) with a 4 px thick outline (#191515), which we
will individually group (Control-G)
and then position onto the larger shapes as shown in the reference image. Once
you’re done, make sure you select and group all of
them together using the Control-G
keyboard shortcut.

creating the smaller details for the third pattern

Step 5

Fill in the row by creating ten overlapping copies using the select and
drag method, making sure to change the color of the inner shape on every second one to #FFE180.

creating the first row for the third pattern

Step 6

Create the second row using ten copies of the orange based triangles,
making sure to position them in-between as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the third pattern

Step 7

Add the remaining rows using nine instances of the ones that we already
have, making sure to adjust the position of the yellow triangles as seen in the
reference image. Once you’re done, select and group all of them together using
the Control-G keyboard shortcut,
making sure to mask them using a 400 x
400 px square (desired shapes selected >
right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the third pattern

5. How to Turn the
Repeating Pattern Segments Into Actual Patterns

So up to this
point we’ve gone through the process of creating three different repeating line
pattern variations, which means that now we can finally see how we can turn
them into an actual usable pattern.

Step 1

Start by selecting any of the three pattern segments (since the process
is identical), and then going to Object
> Pattern > Make, which will bring up the following window, where we can
fine tune some of its settings. First, let’s give it a custom name.

adding a custom name to the pattern

Step 2

Moving on down, we have Tile Type, which we’ll always want to leave set to Grid,
followed by the Width and Height settings, which will
automatically be set to that of the Artboard (400 x 400 px) as long as you check the Size Tile to Art option. Leave all the other settings as they are,
and then create the pattern by simply clicking on the Done button found underneath the current project tab.

adjusting the pattern

6. How to Use the Patterns You’ve Created

Okay, so we’ve
created the actual patterns, but how do we actually go about using them?

Well, if you open up the Swatches
panel, you’ll quickly notice that your new patterns have now been added to your
library.

examples of patterns added to the swatches library

To use any one of them, simply set it as your Fill color and then select the Rectangle Tool (M), and click and drag
in order to draw the desired shape.

example of using a custom pattern

Great Job!

There you have it,
a nice and easy exercise on how to create three different line patterns using
some basic shapes.

As always, I hope you had fun working on the project and managed to
learn something new and useful during the process. That being said, if you have
any questions, feel free to post them in the comments section and I’ll get
back to you as soon as I can!

finished project preview

Want to Expand Your Adobe Illustrator Skillbag?!

Just started out using Adobe Illustrator, but haven’t quite gotten the hang of it? Well, today’s your lucky day since we’ve hand-picked a few tutorials that should get you up and running in no time!

Web Tools

How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Post pobrano z: How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Final product image
What You’ll Be Creating

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a quick look at the process of creating a set of vector line patterns in Adobe Illustrator, using nothing more than some basic shapes that we’re going to adjust here and there.

Also, don’t forget you can always expand your library by heading over to Envato Elements, where you’ll find a great selection of vector patterns.

So, assuming you already have the software up and running, let’s jump straight into it!

Looking to download vector line patterns? Check out the following article for our recommendations:

1. How to Set Up a
New Project File

As with every new
project, we’re going to kick things off by setting up a New Document. So head over to File > New (or use the Control-N
keyboard shortcut), and use the following settings:

  • Profile: Web
  • Number of Artboards:
    3
  • Spacing:
    200 px
  • Columns:
    3
  • Width: 400
    px
  • Height: 400 px
setting up a new document

2. How to Create
the First Pattern Variation

Now that we’ve
finished setting up our project file, we can start working on our first repeating pattern
segment, which we will later use to create the actual pattern.

Step 1 

Create the main shape for the background using a 400 x 400 px square, which we will color using #78B9FF and then
center align to the first Artboard
using the Align panel’s Horizontal and Vertical Align Center options.

creating the background for the first pattern

Step 2

Grab the Pen
Tool (P), and draw a diagonal line using a 4 px thick Stroke
(#FFFFFF) starting from the background’s upper-left corner
and going all the way down to its bottom-right one.

adding the diagonal line for the first pattern

Step 3

Adjust the shape
that we’ve just created by heading over to Effect
> Distort & Transform and applying a Zig Zag effect with the following settings:

  • Size:
    4 px
  • Absolute:
    checked
  • Ridges per segment:
    15
  • Points: Smooth
adding the zig zag effect to the first diagonal line

Quick tip:
when adjusting the effect, make sure you use an odd number for the Ridges per segment input box since
otherwise when you create the larger pattern, your lines won’t align properly.

Step 4

With the resulting shape selected, add the bottom-left lines by right clicking and then going to Transform > Move where we will
enter -8 px in the Horizontal value field and 8 px in the Vertical one, making sure to press the Copy button in order to create the first line.

creating the first copy of the zig zag line

Step 5

Once you have the first copy, simply use the Control-D keyboard shortcut (24 times) to duplicate the
action until you’ve filled in the lower empty space.

adding the bottom-left lines to the first pattern

Step 6

Add the top-right lines by selecting the initial stroke again, and then
going through the same process, making sure to reverse the direction of
the Position, by using a value of 8 px for the Horizontal field and -8 px
for the Vertical one. 

Once you have
the first copy, add the remaining ones using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (23 times), making sure to
select (Select > Same > Stroke
Color) and group all of them together afterwards using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the top-right lines to the first pattern

Step 7

Finish off the current pattern by creating a copy (Control-C) of the background, which we will paste in front, and
then with both it and the diagonal lines selected, simply right click > Make Clipping Mask. 

Once you’re done, make sure
you select the resulting shapes and the background, and then group (Control-G) them together before moving
on to the next pattern.

finishing off the first pattern

3. How to Create
the Second Pattern Variation

Assuming you’ve
finished working on the first pattern’s repeating segment, move on to the neighbouring
Artboard, where we will gradually
build the next one.

Step 1

Start working on the pattern’s first column of repeating shapes by
creating a 20 x 20 px square, which
we will color using #FFE180 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by selecting its right anchor
points using the Direct Selection Tool
(A), and then pushing them to the bottom by 16 px using the Move tool (right click >
Transform > Move > Vertical > 16 px).

adjusting the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 3

Give the resulting shape an outline using the Stroke method, by creating a copy (Control-C) of it, which we will then paste in front (Control-F) and adjust by first changing
its color to #191515, and then setting its Stroke Weight to 4 px and its Corner to Round Join. Once you’re done, make sure
you select and group the two shapes together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the outline to the main shape of the second pattern

Step 4

Create the right side of the column using a copy (Control-C > Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped,
which we will vertically reflect (right
click > Transform > Reflect > Vertical) and then position as seen
in the reference image so that their paths overlap.

creating the right section of the first column of the second pattern

Step 5

Add the column’s second row by selecting the shapes that we have so far
and then dragging them up while holding down the Shift key (in order to drag in a straight line) and the Alt one (in order to create the
duplicates), making sure to flip the colors as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the first column of the second pattern

Step 6

Create the remaining upper rows by using the select and drag method to
create the first instance, and then adding the remaining duplicates using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (nine
times), making sure to remove the last row. Take your time, and once you’re
done, select and group all of them together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

creating the first column for the second pattern

Step 7

Finish off the pattern by adding the remaining nine columns using the
select and drag method, making sure to group (Control-G) and then mask them using a 400 x 400 px square (desired shapes selected > right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the second pattern

4. How to Create
the Third Pattern Variation

We are now down to
our third and last repeating pattern segment, so assuming you’ve already
positioned yourself on the remaining Artboard, let’s jump straight into it.

Step 1

Start by creating the main shape for the first row using a 40 x 40 px square, which we will color
using #FFB685 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen
in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the third pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by adding a new anchor point
to the center of its bottom edge using the Add
Anchor Point Tool (+) and then removing its bottom corner ones using the Delete Anchor Point Tool (-). Give the
resulting shape a 4 px thick outline
(#191515) with a Round Join, making
sure to select and group the two together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adjusting the main shape of the third pattern

Step 3

Create a copy (Control-C >
Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped, which we will
horizontally reflect (right click >
Transform > Reflect > Horizontal) and then position on top of the
original shapes as shown, so that their paths overlap.

adding a copy of the main shape of the third pattern

Step 4

Add the smaller details using four 16 x 16 px circles (#A0EFD5) with a 4 px thick outline (#191515), which we
will individually group (Control-G)
and then position onto the larger shapes as shown in the reference image. Once
you’re done, make sure you select and group all of
them together using the Control-G
keyboard shortcut.

creating the smaller details for the third pattern

Step 5

Fill in the row by creating ten overlapping copies using the select and
drag method, making sure to change the color of the inner shape on every second one to #FFE180.

creating the first row for the third pattern

Step 6

Create the second row using ten copies of the orange based triangles,
making sure to position them in-between as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the third pattern

Step 7

Add the remaining rows using nine instances of the ones that we already
have, making sure to adjust the position of the yellow triangles as seen in the
reference image. Once you’re done, select and group all of them together using
the Control-G keyboard shortcut,
making sure to mask them using a 400 x
400 px square (desired shapes selected >
right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the third pattern

5. How to Turn the
Repeating Pattern Segments Into Actual Patterns

So up to this
point we’ve gone through the process of creating three different repeating line
pattern variations, which means that now we can finally see how we can turn
them into an actual usable pattern.

Step 1

Start by selecting any of the three pattern segments (since the process
is identical), and then going to Object
> Pattern > Make, which will bring up the following window, where we can
fine tune some of its settings. First, let’s give it a custom name.

adding a custom name to the pattern

Step 2

Moving on down, we have Tile Type, which we’ll always want to leave set to Grid,
followed by the Width and Height settings, which will
automatically be set to that of the Artboard (400 x 400 px) as long as you check the Size Tile to Art option. Leave all the other settings as they are,
and then create the pattern by simply clicking on the Done button found underneath the current project tab.

adjusting the pattern

6. How to Use the Patterns You’ve Created

Okay, so we’ve
created the actual patterns, but how do we actually go about using them?

Well, if you open up the Swatches
panel, you’ll quickly notice that your new patterns have now been added to your
library.

examples of patterns added to the swatches library

To use any one of them, simply set it as your Fill color and then select the Rectangle Tool (M), and click and drag
in order to draw the desired shape.

example of using a custom pattern

Great Job!

There you have it,
a nice and easy exercise on how to create three different line patterns using
some basic shapes.

As always, I hope you had fun working on the project and managed to
learn something new and useful during the process. That being said, if you have
any questions, feel free to post them in the comments section and I’ll get
back to you as soon as I can!

finished project preview

Want to Expand Your Adobe Illustrator Skillbag?!

Just started out using Adobe Illustrator, but haven’t quite gotten the hang of it? Well, today’s your lucky day since we’ve hand-picked a few tutorials that should get you up and running in no time!

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How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Post pobrano z: How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Final product image
What You’ll Be Creating

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a quick look at the process of creating a set of vector line patterns in Adobe Illustrator, using nothing more than some basic shapes that we’re going to adjust here and there.

Also, don’t forget you can always expand your library by heading over to Envato Elements, where you’ll find a great selection of vector patterns.

So, assuming you already have the software up and running, let’s jump straight into it!

Looking to download vector line patterns? Check out the following article for our recommendations:

1. How to Set Up a
New Project File

As with every new
project, we’re going to kick things off by setting up a New Document. So head over to File > New (or use the Control-N
keyboard shortcut), and use the following settings:

  • Profile: Web
  • Number of Artboards:
    3
  • Spacing:
    200 px
  • Columns:
    3
  • Width: 400
    px
  • Height: 400 px
setting up a new document

2. How to Create
the First Pattern Variation

Now that we’ve
finished setting up our project file, we can start working on our first repeating pattern
segment, which we will later use to create the actual pattern.

Step 1 

Create the main shape for the background using a 400 x 400 px square, which we will color using #78B9FF and then
center align to the first Artboard
using the Align panel’s Horizontal and Vertical Align Center options.

creating the background for the first pattern

Step 2

Grab the Pen
Tool (P), and draw a diagonal line using a 4 px thick Stroke
(#FFFFFF) starting from the background’s upper-left corner
and going all the way down to its bottom-right one.

adding the diagonal line for the first pattern

Step 3

Adjust the shape
that we’ve just created by heading over to Effect
> Distort & Transform and applying a Zig Zag effect with the following settings:

  • Size:
    4 px
  • Absolute:
    checked
  • Ridges per segment:
    15
  • Points: Smooth
adding the zig zag effect to the first diagonal line

Quick tip:
when adjusting the effect, make sure you use an odd number for the Ridges per segment input box since
otherwise when you create the larger pattern, your lines won’t align properly.

Step 4

With the resulting shape selected, add the bottom-left lines by right clicking and then going to Transform > Move where we will
enter -8 px in the Horizontal value field and 8 px in the Vertical one, making sure to press the Copy button in order to create the first line.

creating the first copy of the zig zag line

Step 5

Once you have the first copy, simply use the Control-D keyboard shortcut (24 times) to duplicate the
action until you’ve filled in the lower empty space.

adding the bottom-left lines to the first pattern

Step 6

Add the top-right lines by selecting the initial stroke again, and then
going through the same process, making sure to reverse the direction of
the Position, by using a value of 8 px for the Horizontal field and -8 px
for the Vertical one. 

Once you have
the first copy, add the remaining ones using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (23 times), making sure to
select (Select > Same > Stroke
Color) and group all of them together afterwards using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the top-right lines to the first pattern

Step 7

Finish off the current pattern by creating a copy (Control-C) of the background, which we will paste in front, and
then with both it and the diagonal lines selected, simply right click > Make Clipping Mask. 

Once you’re done, make sure
you select the resulting shapes and the background, and then group (Control-G) them together before moving
on to the next pattern.

finishing off the first pattern

3. How to Create
the Second Pattern Variation

Assuming you’ve
finished working on the first pattern’s repeating segment, move on to the neighbouring
Artboard, where we will gradually
build the next one.

Step 1

Start working on the pattern’s first column of repeating shapes by
creating a 20 x 20 px square, which
we will color using #FFE180 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by selecting its right anchor
points using the Direct Selection Tool
(A), and then pushing them to the bottom by 16 px using the Move tool (right click >
Transform > Move > Vertical > 16 px).

adjusting the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 3

Give the resulting shape an outline using the Stroke method, by creating a copy (Control-C) of it, which we will then paste in front (Control-F) and adjust by first changing
its color to #191515, and then setting its Stroke Weight to 4 px and its Corner to Round Join. Once you’re done, make sure
you select and group the two shapes together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the outline to the main shape of the second pattern

Step 4

Create the right side of the column using a copy (Control-C > Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped,
which we will vertically reflect (right
click > Transform > Reflect > Vertical) and then position as seen
in the reference image so that their paths overlap.

creating the right section of the first column of the second pattern

Step 5

Add the column’s second row by selecting the shapes that we have so far
and then dragging them up while holding down the Shift key (in order to drag in a straight line) and the Alt one (in order to create the
duplicates), making sure to flip the colors as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the first column of the second pattern

Step 6

Create the remaining upper rows by using the select and drag method to
create the first instance, and then adding the remaining duplicates using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (nine
times), making sure to remove the last row. Take your time, and once you’re
done, select and group all of them together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

creating the first column for the second pattern

Step 7

Finish off the pattern by adding the remaining nine columns using the
select and drag method, making sure to group (Control-G) and then mask them using a 400 x 400 px square (desired shapes selected > right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the second pattern

4. How to Create
the Third Pattern Variation

We are now down to
our third and last repeating pattern segment, so assuming you’ve already
positioned yourself on the remaining Artboard, let’s jump straight into it.

Step 1

Start by creating the main shape for the first row using a 40 x 40 px square, which we will color
using #FFB685 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen
in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the third pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by adding a new anchor point
to the center of its bottom edge using the Add
Anchor Point Tool (+) and then removing its bottom corner ones using the Delete Anchor Point Tool (-). Give the
resulting shape a 4 px thick outline
(#191515) with a Round Join, making
sure to select and group the two together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adjusting the main shape of the third pattern

Step 3

Create a copy (Control-C >
Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped, which we will
horizontally reflect (right click >
Transform > Reflect > Horizontal) and then position on top of the
original shapes as shown, so that their paths overlap.

adding a copy of the main shape of the third pattern

Step 4

Add the smaller details using four 16 x 16 px circles (#A0EFD5) with a 4 px thick outline (#191515), which we
will individually group (Control-G)
and then position onto the larger shapes as shown in the reference image. Once
you’re done, make sure you select and group all of
them together using the Control-G
keyboard shortcut.

creating the smaller details for the third pattern

Step 5

Fill in the row by creating ten overlapping copies using the select and
drag method, making sure to change the color of the inner shape on every second one to #FFE180.

creating the first row for the third pattern

Step 6

Create the second row using ten copies of the orange based triangles,
making sure to position them in-between as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the third pattern

Step 7

Add the remaining rows using nine instances of the ones that we already
have, making sure to adjust the position of the yellow triangles as seen in the
reference image. Once you’re done, select and group all of them together using
the Control-G keyboard shortcut,
making sure to mask them using a 400 x
400 px square (desired shapes selected >
right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the third pattern

5. How to Turn the
Repeating Pattern Segments Into Actual Patterns

So up to this
point we’ve gone through the process of creating three different repeating line
pattern variations, which means that now we can finally see how we can turn
them into an actual usable pattern.

Step 1

Start by selecting any of the three pattern segments (since the process
is identical), and then going to Object
> Pattern > Make, which will bring up the following window, where we can
fine tune some of its settings. First, let’s give it a custom name.

adding a custom name to the pattern

Step 2

Moving on down, we have Tile Type, which we’ll always want to leave set to Grid,
followed by the Width and Height settings, which will
automatically be set to that of the Artboard (400 x 400 px) as long as you check the Size Tile to Art option. Leave all the other settings as they are,
and then create the pattern by simply clicking on the Done button found underneath the current project tab.

adjusting the pattern

6. How to Use the Patterns You’ve Created

Okay, so we’ve
created the actual patterns, but how do we actually go about using them?

Well, if you open up the Swatches
panel, you’ll quickly notice that your new patterns have now been added to your
library.

examples of patterns added to the swatches library

To use any one of them, simply set it as your Fill color and then select the Rectangle Tool (M), and click and drag
in order to draw the desired shape.

example of using a custom pattern

Great Job!

There you have it,
a nice and easy exercise on how to create three different line patterns using
some basic shapes.

As always, I hope you had fun working on the project and managed to
learn something new and useful during the process. That being said, if you have
any questions, feel free to post them in the comments section and I’ll get
back to you as soon as I can!

finished project preview

Want to Expand Your Adobe Illustrator Skillbag?!

Just started out using Adobe Illustrator, but haven’t quite gotten the hang of it? Well, today’s your lucky day since we’ve hand-picked a few tutorials that should get you up and running in no time!

Web Tools

How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Post pobrano z: How to Create Line Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

Final product image
What You’ll Be Creating

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a quick look at the process of creating a set of vector line patterns in Adobe Illustrator, using nothing more than some basic shapes that we’re going to adjust here and there.

Also, don’t forget you can always expand your library by heading over to Envato Elements, where you’ll find a great selection of vector patterns.

So, assuming you already have the software up and running, let’s jump straight into it!

Looking to download vector line patterns? Check out the following article for our recommendations:

1. How to Set Up a
New Project File

As with every new
project, we’re going to kick things off by setting up a New Document. So head over to File > New (or use the Control-N
keyboard shortcut), and use the following settings:

  • Profile: Web
  • Number of Artboards:
    3
  • Spacing:
    200 px
  • Columns:
    3
  • Width: 400
    px
  • Height: 400 px
setting up a new document

2. How to Create
the First Pattern Variation

Now that we’ve
finished setting up our project file, we can start working on our first repeating pattern
segment, which we will later use to create the actual pattern.

Step 1 

Create the main shape for the background using a 400 x 400 px square, which we will color using #78B9FF and then
center align to the first Artboard
using the Align panel’s Horizontal and Vertical Align Center options.

creating the background for the first pattern

Step 2

Grab the Pen
Tool (P), and draw a diagonal line using a 4 px thick Stroke
(#FFFFFF) starting from the background’s upper-left corner
and going all the way down to its bottom-right one.

adding the diagonal line for the first pattern

Step 3

Adjust the shape
that we’ve just created by heading over to Effect
> Distort & Transform and applying a Zig Zag effect with the following settings:

  • Size:
    4 px
  • Absolute:
    checked
  • Ridges per segment:
    15
  • Points: Smooth
adding the zig zag effect to the first diagonal line

Quick tip:
when adjusting the effect, make sure you use an odd number for the Ridges per segment input box since
otherwise when you create the larger pattern, your lines won’t align properly.

Step 4

With the resulting shape selected, add the bottom-left lines by right clicking and then going to Transform > Move where we will
enter -8 px in the Horizontal value field and 8 px in the Vertical one, making sure to press the Copy button in order to create the first line.

creating the first copy of the zig zag line

Step 5

Once you have the first copy, simply use the Control-D keyboard shortcut (24 times) to duplicate the
action until you’ve filled in the lower empty space.

adding the bottom-left lines to the first pattern

Step 6

Add the top-right lines by selecting the initial stroke again, and then
going through the same process, making sure to reverse the direction of
the Position, by using a value of 8 px for the Horizontal field and -8 px
for the Vertical one. 

Once you have
the first copy, add the remaining ones using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (23 times), making sure to
select (Select > Same > Stroke
Color) and group all of them together afterwards using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the top-right lines to the first pattern

Step 7

Finish off the current pattern by creating a copy (Control-C) of the background, which we will paste in front, and
then with both it and the diagonal lines selected, simply right click > Make Clipping Mask. 

Once you’re done, make sure
you select the resulting shapes and the background, and then group (Control-G) them together before moving
on to the next pattern.

finishing off the first pattern

3. How to Create
the Second Pattern Variation

Assuming you’ve
finished working on the first pattern’s repeating segment, move on to the neighbouring
Artboard, where we will gradually
build the next one.

Step 1

Start working on the pattern’s first column of repeating shapes by
creating a 20 x 20 px square, which
we will color using #FFE180 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by selecting its right anchor
points using the Direct Selection Tool
(A), and then pushing them to the bottom by 16 px using the Move tool (right click >
Transform > Move > Vertical > 16 px).

adjusting the repeating shape of the second pattern

Step 3

Give the resulting shape an outline using the Stroke method, by creating a copy (Control-C) of it, which we will then paste in front (Control-F) and adjust by first changing
its color to #191515, and then setting its Stroke Weight to 4 px and its Corner to Round Join. Once you’re done, make sure
you select and group the two shapes together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adding the outline to the main shape of the second pattern

Step 4

Create the right side of the column using a copy (Control-C > Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped,
which we will vertically reflect (right
click > Transform > Reflect > Vertical) and then position as seen
in the reference image so that their paths overlap.

creating the right section of the first column of the second pattern

Step 5

Add the column’s second row by selecting the shapes that we have so far
and then dragging them up while holding down the Shift key (in order to drag in a straight line) and the Alt one (in order to create the
duplicates), making sure to flip the colors as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the first column of the second pattern

Step 6

Create the remaining upper rows by using the select and drag method to
create the first instance, and then adding the remaining duplicates using the Control-D keyboard shortcut (nine
times), making sure to remove the last row. Take your time, and once you’re
done, select and group all of them together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

creating the first column for the second pattern

Step 7

Finish off the pattern by adding the remaining nine columns using the
select and drag method, making sure to group (Control-G) and then mask them using a 400 x 400 px square (desired shapes selected > right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the second pattern

4. How to Create
the Third Pattern Variation

We are now down to
our third and last repeating pattern segment, so assuming you’ve already
positioned yourself on the remaining Artboard, let’s jump straight into it.

Step 1

Start by creating the main shape for the first row using a 40 x 40 px square, which we will color
using #FFB685 and then position in the bottom-left corner of the Artboard, as seen
in the reference image.

creating the main shape for the third pattern

Step 2

Adjust the shape that we’ve just created by adding a new anchor point
to the center of its bottom edge using the Add
Anchor Point Tool (+) and then removing its bottom corner ones using the Delete Anchor Point Tool (-). Give the
resulting shape a 4 px thick outline
(#191515) with a Round Join, making
sure to select and group the two together using the Control-G keyboard shortcut.

adjusting the main shape of the third pattern

Step 3

Create a copy (Control-C >
Control-F) of the shapes that we’ve just grouped, which we will
horizontally reflect (right click >
Transform > Reflect > Horizontal) and then position on top of the
original shapes as shown, so that their paths overlap.

adding a copy of the main shape of the third pattern

Step 4

Add the smaller details using four 16 x 16 px circles (#A0EFD5) with a 4 px thick outline (#191515), which we
will individually group (Control-G)
and then position onto the larger shapes as shown in the reference image. Once
you’re done, make sure you select and group all of
them together using the Control-G
keyboard shortcut.

creating the smaller details for the third pattern

Step 5

Fill in the row by creating ten overlapping copies using the select and
drag method, making sure to change the color of the inner shape on every second one to #FFE180.

creating the first row for the third pattern

Step 6

Create the second row using ten copies of the orange based triangles,
making sure to position them in-between as seen in the reference image.

adding the second row to the third pattern

Step 7

Add the remaining rows using nine instances of the ones that we already
have, making sure to adjust the position of the yellow triangles as seen in the
reference image. Once you’re done, select and group all of them together using
the Control-G keyboard shortcut,
making sure to mask them using a 400 x
400 px square (desired shapes selected >
right click > Make Clipping Mask).

finishing off the third pattern

5. How to Turn the
Repeating Pattern Segments Into Actual Patterns

So up to this
point we’ve gone through the process of creating three different repeating line
pattern variations, which means that now we can finally see how we can turn
them into an actual usable pattern.

Step 1

Start by selecting any of the three pattern segments (since the process
is identical), and then going to Object
> Pattern > Make, which will bring up the following window, where we can
fine tune some of its settings. First, let’s give it a custom name.

adding a custom name to the pattern

Step 2

Moving on down, we have Tile Type, which we’ll always want to leave set to Grid,
followed by the Width and Height settings, which will
automatically be set to that of the Artboard (400 x 400 px) as long as you check the Size Tile to Art option. Leave all the other settings as they are,
and then create the pattern by simply clicking on the Done button found underneath the current project tab.

adjusting the pattern

6. How to Use the Patterns You’ve Created

Okay, so we’ve
created the actual patterns, but how do we actually go about using them?

Well, if you open up the Swatches
panel, you’ll quickly notice that your new patterns have now been added to your
library.

examples of patterns added to the swatches library

To use any one of them, simply set it as your Fill color and then select the Rectangle Tool (M), and click and drag
in order to draw the desired shape.

example of using a custom pattern

Great Job!

There you have it,
a nice and easy exercise on how to create three different line patterns using
some basic shapes.

As always, I hope you had fun working on the project and managed to
learn something new and useful during the process. That being said, if you have
any questions, feel free to post them in the comments section and I’ll get
back to you as soon as I can!

finished project preview

Want to Expand Your Adobe Illustrator Skillbag?!

Just started out using Adobe Illustrator, but haven’t quite gotten the hang of it? Well, today’s your lucky day since we’ve hand-picked a few tutorials that should get you up and running in no time!

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Web Design Sins to Avoid – Turning Bad Websites into Successful Websites

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Have you ever visited a website that pushed you away? No, it’s not about content, you didn’t even read it. The design of the site was so unattractive and disturbing that you closed it and looked for a better place to order or buy something. We all bump into deadly navigation websites sometimes, they are visually disturbing and make us leave them as soon as possible, even though there can be very useful information to read and learn. The design is a huge part of a website and if it’s done nicely, users want to spend hours on such a site. The main purpose of a design is to turn visitors into customers, therefore, we decided to dedicate this article to the most common mistakes that web designers make.

If
you want to become a web designer and help people to sell stuff via their
websites, you need to know what attracts visitors and what pushes them away.
When you have to prepare a piece of dissertation proposal writing on web design topic,
you have to explain how to meet the client’s expectations and how to solve your
client’s problem with the help of the latest tools. In your dissertation, you
can describe the problems such as impractical gallery, the absence of CMS, low
bounce rate of a landing page and list the solutions that you can offer your
client. What you don’t want to do is to provide the wrong solutions and get a
low grade from your professor. To avoid this and help you with writing a decent
proposal, keep reading our article.

10 Deadly Sins That You Can Commit as a Web Designer

1. Complicated Navigation

The first rule is to keep navigation simple. Remember that the users can be the people who use the Internet sometimes and don’t visit dozens of websites every day as you do. Such an audience can get easily confused and frustrated. It’s recommended to create a menu with short descriptive tags. There also should be a clearly visible search box, so the users can type the name of the product and quickly find what they came for.

2. Fonts are Too Small

Do
you enjoy reading small fonts online? No, this is
very disturbing and makes you ask “Who was this written for?” Forget about an
old-school website with font 12 that is really hard to read. It’s not so bad
when someone is using a tablet but what if someone is using a computer with 24
inches screen, are they supposed to zoom? Important information should be
written clearly. The statistic shows that you have only 8 seconds to make an
impression, therefore, use headline fonts to grab users’ attention.

3. A Lack of Call to Action

There are plenty of websites that provide interesting information but make someone doubt what to do next. Call to action wording such as “Sign up today”, “Contact us” or “Add to cart” will make users’ experience so much easier and much more effective for the business. A custom writing service Paperial and the professional authors with good knowledge in web design topic will help you to write more ideas in your dissertation on useful tools and mistakes in designing websites.

4. Moving Sliders

Moving
banners often distract users from searching for the necessary items on the
website. In some cases, such moving sliders are absolutely useless. The recent
statistic showed that only 1% of website visitors click the sliders. When poorly
designed websites need help, web designers recommend creating a page with
important information and pictures that will be clearly found and understood by
the visitors.

5. Popups

Google has recently warned the websites to use pop up adverts because they hurt SEO and make users’ experience negative especially for those who use mobile devices. Reconsider pop up adverts on the website. Mobile users will tell you that some pop-ups really annoy especially when you can’t close them.

6. The Absence of Bullets

The practice
shows that using bullets help users to find necessary information quicker. For
example, sections pros and cons should be organized in bullets. By listing
advantages of the service that the company offers instead of putting this
information in the text, you will highlight what is important and direct the
users. Bullet lists will improve the document’s readability and help users not
to get confused by looking for important information through texts.

7. Too Large Images

Using
picture and photos on a website is great but when their size is too large, it
will take a long time for a site to load. Reconsider the size of graphics that you are using on
the website and whether they are needed after all. Average users don’t wait for
a site to load if it takes longer than 5 seconds. You wouldn’t like to lose a
customer because of those beautiful pictures on the site, would you?

8. Hidden Contact Information

Contact
information is the link between you and your customers. Often contact
information is hidden or it’s really difficult to find it on the site. Such
details as phone number, email address, and mailing addresses with the map
should be visible on the front page. Add “Contact us” section where users can
be guided to see all contact information or fill the online form with questions
and send their inquiry.

9. The Absence of Social Media Links

Believe us
or not but modern users want to find your business on social media to read more
information, see photos and read what others say about the company. Popular
social media accounts dedicated to the business will create a better
relationship with the customers. It will help to drive big traffic to the site
within a short time.

10. Free Software

If
you are just learning how to design websites, using free software is acceptable
but if you are working as a web designer already, forget about free programs.
The downsides of using free apps for building site are lots of errors,
long loading time and poor performance in general. If you want to create
unique, excellently-performing and attractive websites that will make users’
experience positive, pay for the app to build a fantastic website and recommend
yourself as a professional web designer.

So, now you
know what mistakes to avoid in order to create and keep the website in the
perfect condition. Make it attractive yet convenient for users and the website
will bring the desired result.

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Web Design Sins to Avoid – Turning Bad Websites into Successful Websites

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Have you ever visited a website that pushed you away? No, it’s not about content, you didn’t even read it. The design of the site was so unattractive and disturbing that you closed it and looked for a better place to order or buy something. We all bump into deadly navigation websites sometimes, they are visually disturbing and make us leave them as soon as possible, even though there can be very useful information to read and learn. The design is a huge part of a website and if it’s done nicely, users want to spend hours on such a site. The main purpose of a design is to turn visitors into customers, therefore, we decided to dedicate this article to the most common mistakes that web designers make.

If
you want to become a web designer and help people to sell stuff via their
websites, you need to know what attracts visitors and what pushes them away.
When you have to prepare a piece of dissertation proposal writing on web design topic,
you have to explain how to meet the client’s expectations and how to solve your
client’s problem with the help of the latest tools. In your dissertation, you
can describe the problems such as impractical gallery, the absence of CMS, low
bounce rate of a landing page and list the solutions that you can offer your
client. What you don’t want to do is to provide the wrong solutions and get a
low grade from your professor. To avoid this and help you with writing a decent
proposal, keep reading our article.

10 Deadly Sins That You Can Commit as a Web Designer

1. Complicated Navigation

The first rule is to keep navigation simple. Remember that the users can be the people who use the Internet sometimes and don’t visit dozens of websites every day as you do. Such an audience can get easily confused and frustrated. It’s recommended to create a menu with short descriptive tags. There also should be a clearly visible search box, so the users can type the name of the product and quickly find what they came for.

2. Fonts are Too Small

Do
you enjoy reading small fonts online? No, this is
very disturbing and makes you ask “Who was this written for?” Forget about an
old-school website with font 12 that is really hard to read. It’s not so bad
when someone is using a tablet but what if someone is using a computer with 24
inches screen, are they supposed to zoom? Important information should be
written clearly. The statistic shows that you have only 8 seconds to make an
impression, therefore, use headline fonts to grab users’ attention.

3. A Lack of Call to Action

There are plenty of websites that provide interesting information but make someone doubt what to do next. Call to action wording such as “Sign up today”, “Contact us” or “Add to cart” will make users’ experience so much easier and much more effective for the business. A custom writing service Paperial and the professional authors with good knowledge in web design topic will help you to write more ideas in your dissertation on useful tools and mistakes in designing websites.

4. Moving Sliders

Moving
banners often distract users from searching for the necessary items on the
website. In some cases, such moving sliders are absolutely useless. The recent
statistic showed that only 1% of website visitors click the sliders. When poorly
designed websites need help, web designers recommend creating a page with
important information and pictures that will be clearly found and understood by
the visitors.

5. Popups

Google has recently warned the websites to use pop up adverts because they hurt SEO and make users’ experience negative especially for those who use mobile devices. Reconsider pop up adverts on the website. Mobile users will tell you that some pop-ups really annoy especially when you can’t close them.

6. The Absence of Bullets

The practice
shows that using bullets help users to find necessary information quicker. For
example, sections pros and cons should be organized in bullets. By listing
advantages of the service that the company offers instead of putting this
information in the text, you will highlight what is important and direct the
users. Bullet lists will improve the document’s readability and help users not
to get confused by looking for important information through texts.

7. Too Large Images

Using
picture and photos on a website is great but when their size is too large, it
will take a long time for a site to load. Reconsider the size of graphics that you are using on
the website and whether they are needed after all. Average users don’t wait for
a site to load if it takes longer than 5 seconds. You wouldn’t like to lose a
customer because of those beautiful pictures on the site, would you?

8. Hidden Contact Information

Contact
information is the link between you and your customers. Often contact
information is hidden or it’s really difficult to find it on the site. Such
details as phone number, email address, and mailing addresses with the map
should be visible on the front page. Add “Contact us” section where users can
be guided to see all contact information or fill the online form with questions
and send their inquiry.

9. The Absence of Social Media Links

Believe us
or not but modern users want to find your business on social media to read more
information, see photos and read what others say about the company. Popular
social media accounts dedicated to the business will create a better
relationship with the customers. It will help to drive big traffic to the site
within a short time.

10. Free Software

If
you are just learning how to design websites, using free software is acceptable
but if you are working as a web designer already, forget about free programs.
The downsides of using free apps for building site are lots of errors,
long loading time and poor performance in general. If you want to create
unique, excellently-performing and attractive websites that will make users’
experience positive, pay for the app to build a fantastic website and recommend
yourself as a professional web designer.

So, now you
know what mistakes to avoid in order to create and keep the website in the
perfect condition. Make it attractive yet convenient for users and the website
will bring the desired result.

Design

Web Design Sins to Avoid – Turning Bad Websites into Successful Websites

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Have you ever visited a website that pushed you away? No, it’s not about content, you didn’t even read it. The design of the site was so unattractive and disturbing that you closed it and looked for a better place to order or buy something. We all bump into deadly navigation websites sometimes, they are visually disturbing and make us leave them as soon as possible, even though there can be very useful information to read and learn. The design is a huge part of a website and if it’s done nicely, users want to spend hours on such a site. The main purpose of a design is to turn visitors into customers, therefore, we decided to dedicate this article to the most common mistakes that web designers make.

If
you want to become a web designer and help people to sell stuff via their
websites, you need to know what attracts visitors and what pushes them away.
When you have to prepare a piece of dissertation proposal writing on web design topic,
you have to explain how to meet the client’s expectations and how to solve your
client’s problem with the help of the latest tools. In your dissertation, you
can describe the problems such as impractical gallery, the absence of CMS, low
bounce rate of a landing page and list the solutions that you can offer your
client. What you don’t want to do is to provide the wrong solutions and get a
low grade from your professor. To avoid this and help you with writing a decent
proposal, keep reading our article.

10 Deadly Sins That You Can Commit as a Web Designer

1. Complicated Navigation

The first rule is to keep navigation simple. Remember that the users can be the people who use the Internet sometimes and don’t visit dozens of websites every day as you do. Such an audience can get easily confused and frustrated. It’s recommended to create a menu with short descriptive tags. There also should be a clearly visible search box, so the users can type the name of the product and quickly find what they came for.

2. Fonts are Too Small

Do
you enjoy reading small fonts online? No, this is
very disturbing and makes you ask “Who was this written for?” Forget about an
old-school website with font 12 that is really hard to read. It’s not so bad
when someone is using a tablet but what if someone is using a computer with 24
inches screen, are they supposed to zoom? Important information should be
written clearly. The statistic shows that you have only 8 seconds to make an
impression, therefore, use headline fonts to grab users’ attention.

3. A Lack of Call to Action

There are plenty of websites that provide interesting information but make someone doubt what to do next. Call to action wording such as “Sign up today”, “Contact us” or “Add to cart” will make users’ experience so much easier and much more effective for the business. A custom writing service Paperial and the professional authors with good knowledge in web design topic will help you to write more ideas in your dissertation on useful tools and mistakes in designing websites.

4. Moving Sliders

Moving
banners often distract users from searching for the necessary items on the
website. In some cases, such moving sliders are absolutely useless. The recent
statistic showed that only 1% of website visitors click the sliders. When poorly
designed websites need help, web designers recommend creating a page with
important information and pictures that will be clearly found and understood by
the visitors.

5. Popups

Google has recently warned the websites to use pop up adverts because they hurt SEO and make users’ experience negative especially for those who use mobile devices. Reconsider pop up adverts on the website. Mobile users will tell you that some pop-ups really annoy especially when you can’t close them.

6. The Absence of Bullets

The practice
shows that using bullets help users to find necessary information quicker. For
example, sections pros and cons should be organized in bullets. By listing
advantages of the service that the company offers instead of putting this
information in the text, you will highlight what is important and direct the
users. Bullet lists will improve the document’s readability and help users not
to get confused by looking for important information through texts.

7. Too Large Images

Using
picture and photos on a website is great but when their size is too large, it
will take a long time for a site to load. Reconsider the size of graphics that you are using on
the website and whether they are needed after all. Average users don’t wait for
a site to load if it takes longer than 5 seconds. You wouldn’t like to lose a
customer because of those beautiful pictures on the site, would you?

8. Hidden Contact Information

Contact
information is the link between you and your customers. Often contact
information is hidden or it’s really difficult to find it on the site. Such
details as phone number, email address, and mailing addresses with the map
should be visible on the front page. Add “Contact us” section where users can
be guided to see all contact information or fill the online form with questions
and send their inquiry.

9. The Absence of Social Media Links

Believe us
or not but modern users want to find your business on social media to read more
information, see photos and read what others say about the company. Popular
social media accounts dedicated to the business will create a better
relationship with the customers. It will help to drive big traffic to the site
within a short time.

10. Free Software

If
you are just learning how to design websites, using free software is acceptable
but if you are working as a web designer already, forget about free programs.
The downsides of using free apps for building site are lots of errors,
long loading time and poor performance in general. If you want to create
unique, excellently-performing and attractive websites that will make users’
experience positive, pay for the app to build a fantastic website and recommend
yourself as a professional web designer.

So, now you
know what mistakes to avoid in order to create and keep the website in the
perfect condition. Make it attractive yet convenient for users and the website
will bring the desired result.

CSS

Powers of Two

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Refactoring is one of those words that evokes fear in the eyes of many folks, from developers to product owners and everyone in between. It may as well be a four-letter word in many ways. It’s also something that we talk about quite a bit around here because, like books on the topic, where to start with one, and the impact of letting technical debt pile up.

Ben Rady has thoughts on refactoring as well, but in the context of pair programming:

We pair for about 6 hours a day, every day. Everything that’s on the critical path is worked on in a pair. Always. Our goal is always to get the thing we’re working on to production as fast as we responsibly can, and the best way I’ve found to that is with a pair.

Ben then dives into the process of working alongside others and how to ship software with that approach, a lot of which I think relates to front-end development best practices, too. But I also love how punk rock this team is, as they appear not to develop software with a backlog or a ton of meetings for managing their projects:

No formal backlog. We have three states for new features. Now, next, and probably never. Whatever we’re working on now is the most valuable thing we can think of. Whatever’s next is the next most valuable thing. When we pull new work, we ask „What’s next?” and discuss. If someone comes to us with an idea, we ask „Is this more valuable that what we were planning to do next?” If not, it’s usually forgotten, because by the time we finish that there’s something else that’s newer and better. But if it comes up again, maybe it’ll make the cut.

I wonder how much time a year they save without having to argue about stories and points and whether this one tiny feature is more important than this other one. Anyway, I find all of this stuff thoroughly inspiring.

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