# perspective and isometric **a few ways to build pseudo three-dimensional content in Adobe Illustrator** Three-dimensional effects are quite popular in illustration these days. While Illustrator does not have a dedicated 3D mode, there are some tools and techniques you can use to create the illusion of depth. ## PERSPECTIVE GRID Perspective can be a difficult and time consuming process to draw. Illustrator has a set of tools that will help you get started quickly. It looks extremely scary at first, but is actually quite easy to set up. These resources will help: [Introducing Perspective Drawing from Adobe Help](https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/perspective-drawing.html) - the official guide to using the tools [Master the Perspective Grid Tool in Adobe Illustrator from Creative Bloq](https://www.creativebloq.com/illustrator/using-perspective-grid-tool-51514869) - a quicker and easier to understand introduction [How to Use the Perspective Grid Tool in Adobe Illustrator - PART 1 from hikeart](https://youtu.be/MMHmfUlptzs) - youtube video walkthrough of the tools [How to Use the Perspective Grid Tool in Adobe Illustrator - PART 2 from hikeart](https://youtu.be/GM_1fr0tCFo) - youtube video showing how to actually draw on the perspective grid [YouTube search for Illustrator Perspective Grid Tool Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=illustrator+perspective+grid+tutorial) - more videos on what you can do with this tool ## ISOMETRIC DRAWING Isometric drawing is quite popular these days. Illustrator doesn't have specific grid tools to build isometric layouts, however the grids are not too difficult to create on your own. Illustrator does have tools to extrude flat shapes into 3d primitives. That makes it quite easy to start building something. These resources will help: [How To Create an Isometric Type Effect in Adobe Illustrator from Spoon Graphics](https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/create-isometric-type-effect-adobe-illustrator) - outstanding tutorial walking you through using the 3D Extrude and Bevel process [How to Create an Isometric Grid in Adobe Illustrator from hikeart](https://youtu.be/XA-MjLBYITI) - video tutorial on setting up your own isometric grid and drawing your own elements [How to Build Isometric Figures in Adobe Illustrator from Academy Class](https://youtu.be/2-EbD0TiVg4) - youtube tutorial on using 3D Extrude and Bevel [Illustrator Tutorial - The Basics of Isometric Design from Camp Keyframe](https://youtu.be/fZ14PgMkFRQ) - youtube video tutorial on setting up your own grid and drawing by snapping to the grid [YouTube search for Illustrator Isometric Grid](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=illustrator+isometric+grid) - more video tutorials --- tags: #vector #resources home: [[! vector drawing resources]]