Create Matching Icons in Adobe Illustrator: Simplify the Process with AI Tips

Now it’s easier than ever to create matching icons with the new Reference Asset Feature in Adobe Illustrator.

Adobe is upping its game by integrating AI into Illustrator, making design tasks faster and more intuitive.

This quick tutorial will guide you through creating a cohesive set of icons, badges, logos, and other vector graphics. With the new Reference Asset feature, you can easily convert text to vector graphics that are complementary and editable. Use your own artwork as a reference image to generate new vectors in a matching style. Here's how to create a set of rounded icons using these powerful tools.

How to create matching icons in Adobe Illustrator tutorial

Watch the video below and follow along with the steps I outline here:

The Process:
1) In Adobe Illustrator create a rectangle.
2) Type a description to create the text to vector graphic.
3) Choose TYPE to generate a subject, scene, or icon.
4) To match the new graphic’s style to another graphic, use REFERENCE ASSET. Toggle to activate the ARTWORK and PICKER options.
5) Move the SLIDER to adjust the level of detail in the output.
6) Select GENERATE.
7) Preview the variations and select the one that best fits your artwork.
8) Because it’s vector artwork you can do quick design edits like grouping and ungrouping images, duplicating objects, or recoloring.
9) To fine-tune your art, open the LAYERS panel to select and edit individual parts of your graphic.