Utilizing Adobe Illustrator's Blend and Transform in Designing Op-Art Items

Abstract

Op-Art can strengthen the product image and can combine culture elements which satisfies consumers’ visual requirement. Some applications of op-art are in security prints, fashion design, packaging design, architecture, interior design, publishing media, and printing designs.

The problem is the few softwares specialized in Op-Art production. These softwares are based on geometric shapes in creating visual art items.

Concerning the wide facilities of blend and transform options and effects in Adobe Illustrator software, many op-art items can be investigated. The goal is to highlight the importance of these tools options and effects and its ease, efficiency, and functionality in designing countless variety of op-art items.

The availability, prevalence, and ease of use of the Adobe softwares are very important advantages that encourage designers to use in most of their works. The research aims to design Op-Art items by using Illustrator's blend and transform and utilizing these items in various designs.

Keywords: Op-Art, Adobe Illustrator, Blend, Transform, packaging design, Guilloche.