This project was all about learning how to use common tools found in Adobe Illustrator, such as the pen tool, shape builder, gradients, and the pattern maker. By the end, I had different colored replicas of the Coca-Cola logo text on a gradient background on one file, and multiple patterns made from my digital illustrations on another. I have never used Illustrator's patter maker and was actually not aware it existed. I'm glad I can now refer to it in future projects. The pen tool is something that I've been taught in other classes, but I think it's so widely applicable that practice is always a good idea.

Uploading photo to trace & selecting colors to make into swatches.

Working on tracing the Coca-Cola logo, making sure my artwork is lining up. 

Completing the tracing of the logo text.

Typing on a path; editing "trade mark registered" text to match the original. 

Adding a gradient to be the background of the finished text. 

Comparison of variations of the Coca-Cola logo colors.

Pattern inspiration taken from Google.

Initial sketches for the pattern design, I went with a Halloween theme.

Digitized & colored sketches. 

Finalized patterns put onto a solid color background.

Close up of my two favorite patterns.

My final presentation board, including one of the Coca-Cola logo variants & two of my patterns.