How to customize a font in illustrator! (& the tools I use)

[@abiconnick]

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[@sabrinastein5005]

I'm a communication design student in the 5th semester. And honestly I really do learn a lot more about design from your videos than I did in my entire degree. You're such a great inspiration. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! And pls never stop doing what you do.

[@abiconnick]

Wow thank you 💛Thank you for the kind words and support, glad the videos are helpful 😊

[@traceyseymone706]

Same. I'm currently in college for a web design degree. I learn more from her videos than in school.

[@dongyo69]

Thats kinda sad guys..

[@mistandkole]

That's so true. Just discovering and watching this video now, but I swear, 2nd year in, I've been learning all the adobe programs better with KZbin videos than from my professor.

[@maeyi6035]

I totally agree with you. Graduated from uni, but none of the professors taught us about all those tools and how to use them. Isn’t it kind of sad that they expect all their students to know these beforehand? like… they’re there to learn from scratch?…

[@bellaolivier8280]

Babe you've literally just taught me more about illustrator than a full year of my graphic design classes. Thanks a million omg

[@abiconnick]

haha, I don't know if this is good or bad 😂 But glad I could help!!

[@somemoriesneverfade]

So this 64 year old just learned a ton of stuff in about 12 minutes!!! You are a great instructor! Thank you for sharing!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you, I really appreciate this comment 😊 Glad the video was informative and of help!

[@fatmadesigns8276]

I love her inspiring attitude! She is just simply the best design instructor in the whole wide world. Lots of love, Abi. :)

[@abiconnick]

Thank you, this means a lot! I hope the videos are useful & you’re learning a lot from them, I appraise the love & support 😊💛

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whole wide world🤣🤣🤣

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Dude this is THE. BEST. DESIGN TIPS. VIDEO. EVER!! I'm shooked!!

[@abiconnick]

Wow, thanks! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@desanwatson]

I really don't know if thank you is a good enough word to use to express how much I appreciate your videos. Many persons have skills, but only few know how to teach others that skill.

[@abiconnick]

Wow thank you, this comment, it means a lot, glad I'm able to teach and inspire other people 💛

[@ale8110]

Just know that if you ever open a group course to teach us how to create great logos! I’m in! Your videos are so refreshing!!!

[@abiconnick]

Well this is nice to hear 😊 Thank you for the kind words!

[@sadafbaloch6382]

My struggle with customizing font is real. This helps a lot abi. I found you the most motivational and inspiring friend in my life. Even tho you are busy with so many things but you always listen to me and respond to me. Thank you for always being there for me. Also, miss your studio vibes so much, I will pray that you will get back to your studio vibes again in this new apartment.❤❤

[@abiconnick]

Awww thank you so much for this!😍 Always appreciate your support! The studio was lovely but it was just a location, the vibes are a forever thing, they will be bought with me into the new apartment! 😊💛

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@@abiconnick Yes, wanna see new apartment studio vibes. So excited.🥰

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I'm baffled by how young while being so professional you are. Mad respect

[@abiconnick]

haha😂 well thank you! 😊

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Abi is the sweetest person in the whole wide world ❤️ Her attitude just inspires me and I always see a smile on her face. Love your videos and never forget how proud of you I am 🥺💫

[@abiconnick]

You are the sweetest person!! Thank you so much angel!! Love reading your comments each week 🧡

[@jfosterdesigns]

Yeah the pencil tool is just absolutely crazy. Changed my entire life.

[@abiconnick]

What would we do without it!!!

[@BruceWayne-p7m]

You are so bright and upbeat and adorable! And your tutorial is top notch!!! Thank you!

[@abiconnick]

Ahh thanks so much :)

[@jasminehinds7140]

You are teaching me so much! I’m a second year graphic design student. Such helpful videos thank you! X

[@abiconnick]

So glad you're learning from the videos😊 It's why I create them in the first place, so thank you for this comment! I wish you the best at Uni/College💛

[@Kallah_DaughterOfYAHUAH]

This (and a lot of your other videos) inspires me to customize font WAY MORE often!

[@abiconnick]

I'm so glad!😊

[@zeelthumar]

You are one of the totally unique designer I have met in my life.

[@abiconnick]

wow thank you! So nice of you to say 😊

[@SARK-ESHWAR]

बहुत ही सुंदर Explain किया दीदी आपने एक छोटे से video में Typography के लगभग सारे Point Cover कर दिया आपने👏

[@strawberrychampagne5804]

Recently i quit my job and started my own business as a creative duo with my friend. Your content is amazing. Thanks you 💗💗 wish us luck 🤞☺️

[@abiconnick]

This is amazing to hear! Hope you do great things and I wish you the best!💛 (and most importantly be sure to have fun!)

[@hibaz5157]

Loved it! I'm about to start working on type manipulation for a client so this came at a great time lol. I usually gravitate towards the blob brush tool instead of the pencil tool when making customizations

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! ☺️ I’ve never really used the blob brush, I sometimes use just the brush, but I will have to give it a go! 😊

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Love from Kenya 🇰🇪 ❤️ I’m not even kidding I’ve literally binged all your videos 😍

[@abiconnick]

Love to here this 💛 Thank you for your support! Big love from the UK!

[@ElliScott]

Abi you are amazing!!!! I would never ever be able to learn design essentials by myself if you didn't do these videos! I am learning so so much!!!! Thank you!! I am studying e-learning at university and I want to learn how to design everything (like icons) for e-learning-programs by myself. I Think it's a huge plus when you are able to design everything beautifully.

[@Wisd0mG4ming]

Your videos are genuinely helpful to me as a graphic design student

[@abiconnick]

Happy to hear it! Wish you the best as a student and success in the design industry 😊

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[@lifeatniftsimkaju2329]

I'm a student of fashion communication student👩‍🎓 and what I learned today... I never get to know these things... I'm happy that I get to know to your videos

[@abiconnick]

I'm so glad! Happy I can get to help 😊

[@djelonRox-beatz]

Hi from Morocco, you're teaching us more then the school did, I'm very thankful for that. Tow years of graphic design school but still have problems with Typographie but u solved my problem. New subs.. by the way 🙏🏻

[@abiconnick]

This is so nice to hear, thank you! And I really appreciate the support! Hope I can continue to put out content that helps!

[@cutenony87]

Omg abi I'm soo glad for this video and your tips. There's alot I didn't know I could do in illustrator I'm trying get better with my typeface. Please do more videos like this in logo and branding design 😊

[@abiconnick]

Noted, more videos on the way! 👀 Thank you for your kind comment 💛

[@tskaewkampang8981]

I am a beginner at AI, you make me so happy to use the tips, you make it easy for me to keep up, thank you so much. :D

[@abiconnick]

So glad to hear! Happy I can help 😊

[@fayezabdurrahman853]

Excellent. Understand everything in just one video.

[@abiconnick]

So great to hear! Thank you 😊

[@djhaulix1581]

Best things that I have learned today. Thank you soo much for the amazing content.I also noticed your hard work on creating this video such as shooting yourself to showcase that you are working wiht your computer, the spects and seriousness in your face made the video more interesting; also showing yourself typing on the keyboard and mouse with blur effect also was good. Motion graphic is also is in next level. Thanks a ton for all the amazing ticks.

[@abiconnick]

Really appreciate it, thank you 😊

[@wejdanaljehani5431]

I adore your style, sooo talent I hope you do a video about creativity and how to increase it, and what you're doing in your routine to maintain creativity

[@abiconnick]

Thank you😊 I have a week in the life video that will come out in a couple of weeks, Hopefully you get to see more of an insight then!

[@boxoffisa]

She is made for this She became lighting in this Shining through and I can't stop learning

[@_SB_69]

Nice Abi! - For rectangle option with eraser tool it's option(alt) AND spacebar - for anyone that got confused on that one. ;)

[@udulaperakumderaniyagala7196]

I was assigned to design the souvenir, and I wanted to do some thing unique. Thank you for the help!

[@abiconnick]

No problem!

[@Roso-v5u]

New in graphic design and you are just amazing learned a lot new things today... Make such informative videos more

[@abiconnick]

Thank you so much, so nice to hear!

[@Ifyoufeelike]

Watching u is amazing… it gives me instant satisfaction of clean nice designs. Thank u ! Keep up this amazing work! U deserve the best!

[@abiconnick]

Great to hear this, thank you 😊

[@annatorres8084]

So helpful as always Abi. Feels like I learn more from you than I do in my graphic design classes ♡

[@abiconnick]

Happy to help! Glad the videos have been useful, appreciate your support😊

[@jakericablanca4456]

Bruh your editing skills are sick! Those animations make this video so cool!

[@abiconnick]

I cant take the credit for them 😂 My partner (who is actually in business with me) edits all my videos, but thank you for the comment, I will let him know! 😊

[@fixoncherie]

HOW did I learn more from this video than my university?! Thank you so much!!

[@abiconnick]

So happy to be of help 😊 No problem, I appreciate the support!

[@cholzdelrosario]

Thank you for this short informative video. I feel so overwhelm of trying it out but now I think I can do it because on how simple you explain things . ❤

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@Reinrosannir]

Ive been watching your videos and i've always wondered what tools you were using to achieve your ideas. This video is a godsend because this answers all my questions so thank you :)

[@abiconnick]

No worries, glad the video could be of help! Thank you for your support😊💛

[@anuragbansal3274]

I recently started working on my typography and this video is really helpful.

[@abiconnick]

So glad to hear! I have a few other videos on the topic on my channel, here's a list of some useful ones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajWZaCwlqljnrs kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXTOfmiwf9Sij7s

[@mariaisabelmata4331]

You are so inspiring, a huge fan of your work. Thanks for this video, really useful. Greatings from Costa Rica💗

[@abiconnick]

Thank you!! Glad I can be of inspiration 😊 I appreciate the support💛

[@katiacarneiro2393]

You are the best!! Thanks a lot for this video, I've been struggling for so long because it's been a while that I don't use illustrator and I forgot the shortcuts and exact tools that I need

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LOVE YOUR TUTORIALS! YOUR MY FIRST CHOICE!

[@abiconnick]

Yay! Thank you!

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She is one of the best designers in my reference... satori is also a good one...

[@abiconnick]

Thank you I appreciate your support😊 he is very good!

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Your videos save me a lot than what I have learned from my multimedia degree 😭💖

[@abiconnick]

Happy to help! :)

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Very educative channel very real and straight forward

[@abiconnick]

Appreciate it, thank you :)

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You don't know how much I NEEDED this! Thank you so much! This was very helpful! Love your content Abi!

[@abiconnick]

You're so welcome! Thank you for the kind words 😊

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Hey Abi!!! I am a third year graphic design student and these videos are super helpful. Thank you so much for creating them. I love your spirit!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you so much! Glad these videos are being of help, wish you the best in your third year 😊

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love her videos, she´s too smart and spire a lot of cretivity.

[@abiconnick]

Appreciate the love and support! 😊

[@erickbonillalopez]

Thank you! Its was the best explanation possible fo the tools.

[@jamesholl1993]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ! Thanks for giving such... May your good things happen to you every day ! 😃

[@abiconnick]

So nice of you! Thank you 😊

[@witchygirl_lyl]

Thanks! Most informative to get beginners started on custom font creation! I just created my own font based on Myriad Pro from your video❤❤❤

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

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[@abiconnick]

Thank you so much! hope you stick around! I appreciate the kind words! 😊

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@@abiconnick im doing all my work like urs hope one day I became advanced like u!!

[@christiestos8104]

Hi Abi ♥ so grateful that I've found you on youtube! I'm having a hard time to bring back my motivation but your videos are really helpful ♥ I'm planning to create my own brand too :) I am hoping to be successful just as you are. more power to youu!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you for the lovely words! You got this! Any questions feel free to reach out on here or Instagram and i’ll try my best to reply! ☺️

[@christiestos8104]

@@abiconnick Yayy 💖 thank you so much 🥰

[@klm5123]

Abi you are as always the best. I wanted this tutorial and here you are, Thankyou for helping, teaching and Inspiring us with every new videos :) Thankyou Abi :)

[@abiconnick]

I must of read your mind 😂 Thank you for the kind words & support 💛

[@elfiooh]

Thank you for the free trial of Skillshare, Abi!! 😍 Love from Paris! 😇🇲🇫 Also very nice to actually learn more about Illustrator tools, I've started using the pen tool last week because of one of your videos and ooooh myyyyyyyy 🤩🤩

[@abiconnick]

My pleasure!! Such a great platform to learn from☺️ yay I’m glad you were able to learn about some more tools!! You need to try the curvature tool it’s a life changer!

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Such a cool video! I'm excited to try these tools out the next chance I get 😁

[@abiconnick]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

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You’re amazing! Found you today and you have inspired me to get back to it. You make things so much easier to understand. Thanks, Abi!

[@BeautyJunkieLika]

Also, what size art boards do you use during your logo design process? I’m always unsure of what size to use. Thank you!

[@abiconnick]

Wow this is amazing to hear! Glad I can be a source of inspiration, you got this, I wish you the best!😊

[@chantellerichardson3005]

Abi! I really love your videos. I can tell how much thought you put into each video and the skills you teach in each video is invaluable! I am been wanting to get better at logos this year, as I feel it is my weak point in my business, and your tips and tricks have been incredibly helpful. Thank you thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chantellerichardson3005]

BTW - Would really love to see a video of your entire strategy/design process from starting wit the brand, coming up with the strategy behind the brand, then aesthetics, then creating their brand board presentation. Totally don't have to film this video, just throwing it out there 🙂

[@abiconnick]

This is amazing! Thank you for your kind words, there is a lot of effort that goes into them, but I'm glad its paying off and helping to educate and inspire people! I wish you the best, you're going to smash this year! 😊💛

[@abiconnick]

I have done something similar in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmKXc3VnirKNndk But I will still make a note of it for future reference! Thank you 😊

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Thank you. I’ve been waiting on you to do something like this since watching you create your own glyph and not being able to follow you. 🤗

[@abiconnick]

You're very welcome! glad it was helpful 😊

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Greetings from Cochabamba Bolivia!

[@abiconnick]

Hey from the UK!!🤭

[@David-hk4yc]

Can you do an video where you present your most useful shortcuts you found out about Illustrator? The eraser with the space bar would not be the last one that is pretty useful, but literally nobody knows😅🙌

[@abiconnick]

Have never thought of this! I will note it down, thank you for the idea😊

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Great video. Loving the different tool out comes!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you Luke😊 appreciate the kind words!

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I have been a huge fan since day one and have been inspired honestly. I don't know If I can say anything else that hasn't been mentioned here but I do wish you the best in your carrier! We need more people like you, with passion and enthusiasm

[@abiconnick]

💛appreciate this comment so much, thank you for your continued support and kind words, Glad the videos have been helpful, much love💛💛💛

[@SamuraiAxil]

I learned a few new tricks, thanks Abi, you're awesome

[@abiconnick]

Glad to hear it! I appreciate the kind words 😊

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This is a biiiiig help, love your content! Do more of thissssss

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful!

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Great video...After binge watching your videos I now look fwd to new video day... Im a designer of many years more in the b2b cooperate world so I love watching your passion project videos and how move fwd with your brief and the design process. Love it xz

[@abiconnick]

Really appreciate this comment 😊 Glad you’ve been enjoying the videos! Thank you for the kind words and support❤️

[@indirainnes9811]

This video is amazing! Thanks for the consistently great and inspiring content.

[@monimonimon]

*Me before seeing this video :* know that pencil, curvature & width tool exist, but have never used them for some unknown reason *Me after seeing this video :* pencil tool, curvature tool, width tool, here I come! 😂👍 This is such an awesome tutorial! I really like how you explain things clearly and with a live-demo to boot! Thank you very much for your hard work!

[@abiconnick]

haha! Well glad the video could help 😊 If you're interested I have a dedicated video on the pencil tool and a free practice sheet you can download, video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajWZaCwlqljnrs

[@monimonimon]

@@abiconnick Thank you! I'll be sure to check it out 🤩✨

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Thank you so much! 🙏 Your videos are always so helpful. 💖

[@abiconnick]

My pleasure, glad my videos are helpful to you! 🧡

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Amazing as always! Abi 🍀

[@msmavmav]

About to play this video, so excited! Abi, could you please do a video on how you make patterns? You do it so well and I haven’t been able to figure it out. Thanks!

[@abiconnick]

Glad to hear! I have done this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmerh3mwntx0ga8 which goes over some of the tools, but will bring another one out in the future😊

[@DDOCTORGaming]

Thanks for always teaching us new techniques to improve ourselves :D

[@abiconnick]

Glad the video was helpful! Thank you for your support😊

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abi I'm such a fan of yours, I really love everything you do! I love your style and your videos always motivate me

[@abiconnick]

Big love for the support & kind words, means a lot, thank you!😊💛

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[@abiconnick]

Appreciate it, thank you 😊

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You are a diamond! Thank you so so so so much!❤❤❤

[@abiconnick]

Well thank you very much! 😊 glad you enjoyed the video!

[@allroundergfx]

Love all the tips, Really Helpful. Thanks

[@abiconnick]

appreciate it, thank you 😊

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Abi, you are amazing like all your videos, Specially I like your expression while watching videos, It is so charming & energetic, Thank you so much for all your videos, I'm always looking for your new video...

[@abiconnick]

Thank you for the kind words! ☺️ glad you’ve been enjoying the videos! Appreciate your support💛

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I always learn a lot from you...You are my inspiration....Great content Abi!!

[@abiconnick]

I appreciate your kind words, thank you! 😊

[@sandramokosa1109]

Thank you for that video! Really appreciate every piece of it!

[@abiconnick]

Glad to be of help 😊

[@rikewulandari2496]

This is so brief yet informative!! Lovee the video 💖

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! Trying to get the videos long enough so they can contain useful information but not too long that people become disinterested and click off, so I appreciate your feedback 😊💛

[@GinDasCreative]

You are amazing!!!!! Thank you for this great tutorial

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! Glad to be of help 😊

[@andresaholanda4700]

Thank you for this awesome video S2 It really helped me.

[@abiconnick]

No problem 😊

[@rakibdewan9622]

Really this an amaging tutorial for typography

[@lykatan]

Love this simplified tutorial!

[@abiconnick]

Glad you found it helpful!!

[@amylouisearts]

❤This was super helpful! Thank you

[@abiconnick]

You're so welcome!

[@loicjourney]

Thank you for some excellent teaching videos; I was able to create my first project because of you. You are such an inspiration. Thank You Loic

[@abiconnick]

Wow this is amazing! I’m glad I’ve been able to help kick start your journey, Keep going, you’ll smash it ☺️

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Great video! Thank you for sharing.😀

[@abiconnick]

No problem :)

[@ludovicamariotti9990]

Super usefull tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@dummybear6772]

Those fun bits with the L and A work very nicely and I bet they'd be extra cool for a brand established in Los Angeles. Personally, I like nifty storytelling like that. Great video, it's very helpful!

[@abiconnick]

Appreciate it, thank you :)

[@AhmedAshraf-tg2wt]

this is so helpful, can't wait for the next video😊

[@abiconnick]

Glad you liked it, many more videos like this coming out soon!😊

[@samadkhatri2685]

Very nice way to teaching , Thanks

[@mikelin1684]

this is just what i wanted to learn! thank you so much!

[@abiconnick]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@samvryan]

the pencil tool is my new favorite thing lol

[@abiconnick]

Snap 😂

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Your work is amazing

[@abiconnick]

Thank you very much!

[@khateraparsa309]

Thank you ! I learned a lot from this tutorial. I will definitely practice these :)

[@abiconnick]

Amazing to hear! Glad it was helpful 😊

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great tips Abi! Thanks!

[@abiconnick]

Glad to hear!😊

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I jave no words. Thanks a lot. ❤

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful 😊

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Amazing skills!! Thanks for the inspiration

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful 😊

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Awesome helpful and I love your mood❤

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful! 😊