5 Illustrator Techniques I Use Every Single Day

Learn 5 powerful Illustrator 2026 tricks, new Adobe Illustrator features, and workflow upgrades that every designer should know. These fast, practical tools boost your Illustrator workflow and speed up your creative process instantly.

In this Illustrator tutorial, I’ll walk you through hidden shortcuts, updated tools, and smart design techniques that help you work faster, create cleaner artwork, and speed up your entire Illustrator workflow. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, these tips will save you time and improve your results immediately.

🎯 *What You’ll Learn:*

*Live Gradient Controls*
*Generate patterns with prompts*
*Generate vector Graphics*
*Envelope Distort*
*Quick Export*

This video is perfect for anyone wanting **graphic design updates**, **Illustrator 2026 tools**, and faster **Adobe Illustrator workflows**.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Live Gradient Controls
01:43 Generate Patterns
02:30 Generate Vector Images
04:02 Envelope Distort
04:50 Quick Export

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Hi, I’m Darren Goddard, a Creative Production Specialist from the UK with over 20 years of experience in design and digital production.

On this channel, I share step-by-step tutorials, software tips, tricks, and how-to videos covering tools like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

My goal is to help you get more creative, improve your skills, and make the most of the tools you already use — so you can design smarter, work faster, and boost productivity.
Want to work faster and create cleaner designs in *adobe illustrator**? In this **illustrator tutorial**, I’ll show you five essential **tips and tricks* that will improve your designs and speed up your process. Learn these practical *illustrator tricks* to optimize your *adobe illustrator workflow* and achieve professional results.