In Adobe Illustrator: I’m trying to build shape – corresponding to a cooktop heating element exactly like that one shown in the image – for a logo – and I have no idea where to begin.
Can an experienced vector designer walk me through the tools/steps they would use?
I know how to do a linear spiral and a non-linear spiral but this is quite a unique shape. I want it as a shape and not as a line.
At the end, it would also be nice to do a strong vanishing point and add a slanted perspective.
Answer
There are probably many ways you could do this. Here’s my suggestion, with basic steps.
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Concentric circles, plus an overlapping rectangle, then Pathfinder Divide
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Select and delete all the lines not required
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Use the Round Corner widget to round all the corners, then select and delete all extra paths/nodes left behind.
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Join all remaining pieces, increase the stroke width, set rounded endcaps. Then expand the stroke.
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To distort use 3D Extrude & Bevel, with the extrude depth set to 0, and perspective maxed-out.
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Source : Link , Question Author : ptrcao , Answer Author : Billy Kerr
