How to Create a Logo in Illustrator | Adobe Creative Cloud

Learn how to turn basic shapes into logos, icons, and illustrations using the Shape Builder tool. Start from scratch, or download practice files for a head start: Steps below. 1. Choose the Rectangle tool, then click and drag to draw. 2. Choose the Direct Selection tool, and draw a marquee to select specific corners. Drag the corner rounding widgets to their maximums to create the owl’s body shape. 3. Switch to the Selection tool, then Option/Alt drag to duplicate the shape. 4. With the copy selected, open the Transform panel (Window - Transform) and select Scale Corners, then Shift drag a corner handle to scale, and drag to reposition it. 5. Choose the Ellipse tool and Shift drag to draw circles for the eye. 6. Use the Selection tool and Shift click to select the circles and smaller teardrop shape, then Option/Alt drag to duplicate them all at once. 7. With objects still selected, go to Object - Transform - Reflect (Vertical) to create the other half