Quick Tip: Create a Geometric Pattern With a Hexagon in Illustrator

By using the Transform effect on a single, simple polygon, you can make a sophisticated background pattern that looks like it took hours to create. It actually only takes a few steps in Adobe Illustrator – the trick is using overlapping copies and transparency.

Want to see what else you can do with this effect? Check out our Photoshop tutorial on How to Create a Geometric Background Effect in Photoshop.