Isometric Illustration: How to Create an Isometric Milk Carton or Juice Box in Illustrator

Creating an Isometric Milk Carton in Illustrator

In this tutorial, Simona shows how to create an isometric milk carton in Adobe Illustrator. She starts with a sketch and then uses simple shapes to build it up, adding color and extras.

Setting Up the Document

• Create a new document from a template with an isometric grid.

• Organize layers for guides, sketch, simple shapes, final design, and color swatches.

Creating the Simple Shapes

• Use the pen tool to create shapes following the isometric grid.

• Alter shapes by selecting anchor points and copying/pasting.

• Color in elements according to light source (top left).

Adding Definition

• Duplicate design and unite everything together using shape builder tool.

• Change stroke to cap round and corner round with 2pt thickness on outside of design.

• Cut stroke into pieces for more dynamic look.

Adding Extras

• Add lines/strokes using pen tool along shape of design.

• Add small pieces for extra detail.

Creating an Isometric Milk Carton

In this tutorial, the instructor demonstrates how to create an isometric milk carton using Adobe Illustrator. The tutorial covers creating copies of shapes, turning text into isometric objects, and using dynamic symbols.

Creating Copies of Shapes

• Select the shapes and create a copy into the front.

• Turn off the fill and set the stroke to black.

• Make sure that this part is behind.

• Cut it by selecting it, using the scissors tool, cutting out a small piece, and deleting it.

Turning Text into Isometric Objects

• Add text as symbols by opening up your symbols panel and clicking on the plus sign.

• Give each symbol a name so you know what it is.

• Keep it as a dynamic symbol.

• Open up your isometric actions and select the part for the front.

• Click "isometric left" or "isometric right" depending on which side you want to place it on.

Using Dynamic Symbols

• Double-click on a symbol to change something dynamically.

• Update will be reflected in your design.

Conclusion

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