Two fantastic texture techniques

- Hello friends, this is Sue Jenkins…with Productivity Tips for Web Designers.…If you're interested in learning new ways…to apply textures to your web design elements…in Adobe Illustrator,…this lesson is for you.…Let's start by talking about why texture may be useful.…First, adding texture can add depth to your work.…Second, it can provide a visual tactile feel…that flat color just can't do.…Third, despite the popularity of flat design…texture can add a real sense of realism…that can make your designs more memorable and unique…and textures look really great…when they're paired with shadows and shimmers,…bevels and embossing.…

Unless you're deliberately going for a flat look,…you can add texture to any part of your design…that needs emphasis, heft or contrast.…Texture is really great for buttons and banners,…headers and footers,…arrow, boxes, numbers,…illustrations, text…and pretty much anything that you throw at it.…In the next few minutes,…I'm going to show you…how to add texture to your work in Illustrator…using two special techniques.…