Creating Designs with Ellipse Tool and Shape Builder Tool in Adobe Illustrator.

 Adobe Illustrator is one of the most powerful tools for creating vector-based graphics, and among its many features, the Ellipse Tool and the Shape Builder Tool stand out for their simplicity and versatility. These two tools, when used together, can transform basic shapes into creative and professional designs.

The Ellipse Tool allows designers to create perfect circles and ovals. It is often the starting point for many shapes and logos. By simply dragging and holding the Shift key, we can draw a perfect circle. In the example above, we begin with a basic circle, then duplicate and align multiple circles to form layered designs.

Once we have overlapping shapes, the Shape Builder Tool comes into action. This tool helps us combine, cut, or divide different parts of the shapes. By selecting multiple shapes and dragging through the overlapping sections, we can merge them into a single object. Similarly, we can remove unnecessary portions by holding the Alt key and clicking on the parts we don’t need.

In the design process shown, we start with two circles and then divide them into sections using guides and the Shape Builder Tool. Finally, we color each divided part separately to create a vibrant and modern design. This technique is especially useful for creating logos, icons, and abstract patterns that need both simplicity and uniqueness.