Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Adding drop shadows to your designs is a great way to give them some depth and make them appear as if they're jumping off of the page. In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can add a drop shadow in Illustrator -- whether it be to text, a shape, or multiple objects, so that you can give your designs a multi-dimensional look.
If you want to learn more about logo design, be sure to check out my Logo Design Academy - an interactive 18-part video course where you will learn my entire creative process for coming up with logo ideas and implementing them: logosbynick.com/learn
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Add drop shadow using Effects menu
00:35 Adjust the drop shadow settings
01:40 Edit your drop shadow
01:56 Delete your drop shadow
02:02 Convert drop shadow to a path
02:32 Conclusion
Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission
Adding drop shadows to your designs is a great way to give them some depth and make them appear as if they're jumping off of the page. In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can add a drop shadow in Illustrator -- whether it be to text, a shape, or multiple objects, so that you can give your designs a multi-dimensional look.
If you want to learn more about logo design, be sure to check out my Logo Design Academy - an interactive 18-part video course where you will learn my entire creative process for coming up with logo ideas and implementing them: logosbynick.com/learn
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Add drop shadow using Effects menu
00:35 Adjust the drop shadow settings
01:40 Edit your drop shadow
01:56 Delete your drop shadow
02:02 Convert drop shadow to a path
02:32 Conclusion
Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission
