How To create a tri-fold brochure using adobe illustrator

Illustrator is a great tool for creating brochures. I will show you how to quickly set up your document with the correct sizing and settings so you can get right to the fun part... designing!

Tri-folds are still a very popular and effective way of advertising for many different types of companies.  Know how to set one up correctly is a key part of the graphic design process. There are a lot of folds so knowing how to correctly place your design will help you stand out in the design world.

And if you are looking for some fun, creative and affordable design elements to spice up your next design project make sure to check out Creative Market.  You'll find a huge selection of design assets. I mean HUGE selection.  Honestly, I probably waste more time browsing all the cool things than I should but hey, life's too short :)

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And if you are looking for some tri-fold brochure design inspiration here are a few straight from my favorite inspiration resource, Creative Market.

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