If you are an illustrator, graphic designer, or just someone who loves using Adobe Illustrator, you may have questioned how to blur the background of your designs. This technique can enhance your designs, providing them with a more polished and sophisticated appearance. This blog post will walk you through the necessary steps to achieve this result.
Step 1: Create Your Background
First, you need to create the background for your design. You can do this by selecting the Rectangle Tool from the toolbar. Then, click and drag across your artboard to create a rectangle. We will apply the blur effect to this rectangle.
Step 2: Apply the Blur Effect
Once the background is ready, you can add the blur effect. To do this, click on your rectangle to select it. Then, go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur.
In the Gaussian Blur dialog box, set the radius to control the amount of blur. The higher the radius, the stronger the blur effect will be. Click OK when you are happy with the settings.
Step 3: Adjusting the Blur Effect
If you want to adjust the blur effect later, you can do that easily. In the Appearance panel (Window > Appearance), you can find the Gaussian Blur effect applied to your rectangle. Click on Gaussian Blur to open the dialog box again, where you can adjust the radius.
rectangleTool(); // Step 1: Create Your Background
effectBlur(); // Step 2: Apply the Blur Effect
adjustBlur(); // Step 3: Adjusting the Blur Effect
Conclusion
Blurring the background of your designs in Adobe Illustrator is a relatively straightforward process. By following these steps, you can add a professional touch to your designs. Happy designing!