Week 4: Create a Mosaic of Beautiful Polygons

Take a photo of your fave food for break or lunch. Then import it into Ai and turn it into a polygonal vector image.

Beginner

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Choose one food item to start with.

Intermediate

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Choose 2 or more food items, and add a background.

Advanced

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Design several food items, also create a reflection.

Time Allocated

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1/2 hour research, 2 hours execution for beginner and intermediate, more for advanced

Design Goals

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Create a polygonal vector mosaic, still easily recognisable as your favourite food.

Constraints

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Use the Pen tool to draw the polygons. Pick the colours from the original image and adjust to create colour harmony.

Software

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  • Adobe Illustrator

    Polygons Tool

  • Other

    Adobe After Effects

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