Shape Name Design

• Open Adobe Illustrator.
• Start a new letter sized document
• Using the T [Type Tool], draw a text box and type your name with a sans serif font. All UPPER CASE.
• If your name is short, include your first and last name.
• Open the "Character" Option box.
• Highlight your name using the "T" tool.
• Explore the Text tool options. Tracking, kerning, letter height/width etc.

Then

• Create a new layer and explore the elements of design [colour, line, shape] within your name.
• Using the Pen tool, Trace/Outline parts of the letter of your name.
• Explore the shape of the letters. De-form and re-form the letters.
• Experiment with shapes.
• Explore line, gap, and the relationships between each curve.
• Convert the solid into elemental parts.
• Play with colours, fills, and outlines.
• Have fun, be creative...