Select the shape using the Selection Tool. Use the space bar to move the position of the shape while drawing.

Modify the radius with the help of the up or down arrows.

Draw a vertical shape using the Rounded Rectangle Tool to finalise the grip of the screwdriver. Click the Add to shape area option, and then click Expand. If not visible on the window, then go to Window > Pathfinder. Using the Selection Tool choose both the rectangle and the hexagon. To overlap the hexagon shape, drag the border of the rectangle downwards Finalise the grip, merge and align the shapes. Move the cursor to the middle of the bottom border to get the resize cursor icon. Now choose the Selection Tool and pick the small rectangle above the hexagon. Hold the Shift key and drag the 2 points downwards as shown in the left side of the image above. Choose the Direct Selection Tool and drag a selection over the bottom 2 points of the hexagon.Ĭlick on any one of the points. From the toolbar, click the Horizontal Align Centre placed at the top. Now, pick the Polygon Tool and draw a small hexagon below the small rectangle (see image above).Ĭhoose the Selection Tool and pick the 3 shapes. Next, choose the Rectangle Tool and draw a small vertical rectangle shape as shown in the right side of the image. Make sure that the radius of the rounded corners of the rectangle is big enough. Modify the corners of the rectangle using the up or down arrow keys while dragging the shape. Pick the Rounded Rectangle Tool and draw a shape as shown above.

Here is an Illustrator tutorial where I will show you how to draw a simple icon without using the Pen tool.įirst of all, activate Smart Guides (View > Smart Guides).

Pathfinder tool illustrator