Create the ribbon

How to design retro badges in Adobe Illustrator

Introduction

Mountain Exploration Badge

Introduction to the project (1:04)
Create a new document and color swatches (2:58)
Create the main shape (7:29)
Add the ribbon and offset the main shape (5:20)
Create the mountains (4:16)
Create the comapass (6:03)
Get ready for the clipping part (2:38)
The Draw Inside mode (4:00)
Add the main text (3:41)
Create the ice axes and finish the project (10:34)

The Retro Designer Badge

Let's explore the project (0:52)
Set up a new document (4:51)
Set up the guides (4:24)
Create the main star shape (5:29)
Create the arrows (5:46)
Create the ribbon using the pen tool (3:31)
Create the ribbon using the pencil tool (3:44)
Add the ornaments (5:21)
Add the main text (7:02)
Add the text on a path (7:07)
Add the folds (5:44)
Add the texture (4:22)
Finishing touches (2:51)

The Kraft Beer Badge

Kraft Beer-Introduction to the Project (1:25)
Mark the center spot of the design (3:41)
Create the bottle cap background (5:04)
Add the second set of spikes (3:47)
Add the inner background (2:40)
Create a custom brush (6:31)
Apply the brush strokes (3:10)
Create the main beer shape (3:47)
Warp the main shapes (7:33)
Create the ornaments to complete the design (7:06)
Adjust the main shape to your taste (1:37)
Create the foam (3:43)
Add the handle and finish the beer glass (5:15)
Create the text and finish the badge (7:05)

The Seatravel Badge

Introduction to the Seatavel project (1:35)
Create the first elements of the handle (7:02)
Finish the top part of the handle (7:36)
Create the main wheel (2:45)
Add the reflections (5:01)
Finish the main handle (6:48)
Create the steering wheel (2:02)
Create the ribbon (5:40)
Stylize the ribbon (4:26)
Add the colors (3:47)
Add the main text (5:11)
Add the subtext (2:11)
Add the side ornaments and finish the project (4:52)