How to create vector patterns with text in Adobe Illustrator.

How to create vector patterns with text in Adobe Illustrator.

In this video, I talk about how to add vector text and words to a seamless repeat pattern tile created in Adobe Illustrator CC and how to prepare it for sale on microstock websites as a digital vector file.

LINKS MENTIONED:
☞ Pacifico Font on Fontsquirrel.

☞ Playfair Font on Fontsquirrel.

☞ Adobe article about commercial use of their fonts. 

☞ My video on how to crop your vector patterns.

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If you are interested in learning how to create vector patterns with text in Adobe Illustrator CC, then this video is for you.

I am talking about:

1) Can I use vector text in vector repeat pattern designs for sale on microstock websites such as Shutterstock and Adobe Stock as digital vector files? Short answer: yes, but you need to have free for commercial use fonts. I recommend Font Squirrel website (not affiliated):

2) Can I use the fonts included with Adobe Illustrator? Short answer: Yes.

3) How to properly outline fonts in Adobe Illustrator CC or expand text to be accepted to microstock websites.

4) Can I use Lorem Ipsum placeholder text for your vector designs? Short answer: Yes, you can.

5) Can I use your own hand-lettered font or vector text you created yourself? Short answer: Yes, you can.

6) I show an example of my own vector pineapple repeat pattern I designed in Adobe Illustrator and I add words to it with the free for commercial license fonts from Font Squirrel.

Hope this video was helpful for you to get you started how to create vector patterns with text in Adobe Illustrator CC. Thanks for watching!

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Here is the handy prompts for you to save and refer to whenever you need a reminder on how to use fonts in vector illustrations or repeat patterns for sale on microstock websites:

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ABOUT OKSANCIA AND TEXTILE DESIGN STUDIO AND SCHOOL:

Hi! My name is Oksana. I am an artist, textile designer, and a creative soul. I help entrepreneurs envision and design beautiful products that will wow and connect with their customers. I am also passionate about sharing my experience of running a textile design business with fellow creatives through my videos here on this channel and my online textile design school: https://oksancia-textile-design-studio.teachable.com/

Up to this point I created more than 5000 vector repeat patterns and worked on more than 62 freelance surface pattern design projects and I’m always looking to collaborate with amazing people and businesses to create beautiful and meaningful products for all of us to enjoy.

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Oksancia
Freelance Artist – Textile Designer

 

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