UI Design with Adobe Illustrator

<> Introduction


Why Did I Choose Illustrator?

An Air of Familiarity

Let's Get Started!



Ch 1 UI Design with Adobe Illustrator: An Overview




It's All About the Vector

Typography + Color = Power

Design for Consistency

Layouts with Precision

Conclusion



Ch 2 Tools and Panels




Choosing Your Tools

Selection Tools

Drawing

Typography

Transformation Tools

Color

Workspace Tools

Modes

Panels

Workspaces

Conclusion



Ch 3 The Illustrator Workspace




Going From Print to Pixels

Working With Artboards

Organizing Artboards

Conclusion



Ch 4 UI Design Building Blocks




Guides Objectified

Smart Guides

Grids Made Easy

Achieving Pixel Precision

Beginning the Layout

Typography for the UI

Conclusion





Ch 5 Getting Stylish with Graphics






Adding Style to Appearances

Using Symbols

Going Off the Pixel Grid

Using Layers for Organization

Conclusion



Ch 6 Finishing Touches




Taking Appearances to the Next Level

Additional Type Techniques

Working with Images

Conclusion



Ch 7 Working Smarter




UI Design Planning

Communicate Your Design Intentions

Style Libraries

Getting Your Work Out of Illustrator

Conclusion