Many fashion designers know what Illustrator is used for in the industry, but there are tons who have no idea what the software actually does.

If you want to get a job as a fashion or textile designer, you’ve probably discovered that Illustrator proficiency is a requirement. Not sure why you need this skill or how designers actually use the program? The guest post I wrote for The Swatchbook will give you a thorough overview how Adobe Illustrator is used to:

• Create flat and technical sketches
• Design seamless repeating textile patterns
• Mock up sketches with fabric swatches
• Layout linesheets or presentation boards

Related posts:

Building Good Habits Now Will Pay Off Later Are You an Illustrator File Messer-Upper? How FIT is cheating you out of your dream fashion design job