One of the simplest ways to work faster in Illustrator is by cleaning up your workspace. It’s not glamorous and it’s not brag worthy (you probably won’t be saying “oh, look what I can do!”). But it’s a super easy way to increase your efficiency, and the best part is that it’ll take you just 5 minutes.

Watch the short video below and learn how to rearrange your panels and customize your workspace. This is exactly how I have mine arranged and it’s the most efficient set up I’ve ever used.

Video Outline:

• How to merge or stick panels together (0:20)
• Make Illustrator fit in your entire computer screen (1:47)
• How to merge panels into your Illustrator workspace (2:15)
• How to save custom workspaces (3:35)
• How to switch between custom workspaces (3:48)
• How to reset your workspace (4:18)