{"id":24949,"date":"2023-01-06T07:51:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/?p=24949"},"modified":"2026-04-10T08:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T08:10:44","slug":"pen-tool-ticks-illustrator-memorable-logos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/pen-tool-ticks-illustrator-memorable-logos\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Pen Tool Tricks In Illustrator To Create Memorable Shaped Logos"},"content":{"rendered":"

The pen tool can be tricky but not impossible. Nonetheless, it is a powerful tool that allows logo designers to create simple, complex, organic, and geometric shapes for their projects. While it may seem intimidating at first, mastering the pen tool<\/strong> can open up a world of possibilities for creating memorable shaped logos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Without wasting much time, let\u2019s get to business. Following are the cool pen tool tricks<\/strong> you can use in Adobe Illustrator to make a unique logo design<\/a> people remember.<\/p>\n

Trick 1 – Outline the Shape, Don\u2019t Fill<\/h2>\n

When artists draw an object, they sketch it first before shading or coloring it. The same trick applies to making shapes on digital software. When creating shapes with the pen tool, set it to stroke rather than fill. This way, you\u2019ll follow a systematic process.<\/p>\n

To switch between fill and stroke, simply use the side toolbar.<\/p>\n

Extra Tip:<\/strong> To see whether the shapes you\u2019ve drawn have no anomalies, press ctrl+Y on your keyboard. To return to your drawing, simply press the same key.<\/p>\n

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Trick 2 – Manipulate the Line & Shape<\/h2>\n

Stop manipulating people and start manipulating shapes. One of the reasons logo designers like using the pen tool is that the lines and shapes can be manipulated. Use the anchor points, and the control handles to change the appearance of the shape.<\/p>\n