You can try gradients with the Gradient Tool (G) to create a nice 3D Effect. This command will divide all the elements allowing us to use different colors for each one. Click on Divide, it's the first option in the Pathfinders. Select all ellipses and go to the Pathfinder panel (Window>Pathfinder). Repeat the Step 3 just aligning the new ellipse from the top. Repeat the Step 2 again, this time align to the right and use yellow for the color. Repeate the same process of the previous step, this time however reduce the height of the new circle. Also change the Blending to Multiply and use cyan for the color.

With the Ellipse Tool (L), create a circle.ĭuplicate the Circle and resize it, but just the width. Open Adobe Illustrator and create a new document. You can visit the sites of these logos at: When I was looking for references for a logo design project that I'm still working on, I selected some awesome logos. Because of that I will show you an example based on a few logos from that list. There are quite a few ways to do create those effects in Illustrator, however for most of them you will have to use the Pathfinder tools. Last week I posted an article showing some great logos using 3D effects and colorful gradients.

Creating symbols in illustrator