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I'm trying to create a custom shape overlay in the navigation bar similar to the example below.
I'm struggling with trying to create the radius around the bottom edges. I'm not too great with the pen tool, I find it hard to create the 'bend' of the shape. What is the best way to create this shape?
A similar approach can be taken in Photoshop, but here is one solution done in Illustrator:
1) Draw rectangle
2) Select rectangle > Effect > Stylize > Rounded Corners > ~10px
3) Select Direction Arrow (a) > Grab top right corner of rectangle holding shift to keep structure and create your desired angle
4) Select rectangle > Object > Expand Appearance --This will make the stylized rounded corners actual points that will be used for the outline
5) Duplicate this rectangle(cmd+copy, cmd+f to paste in front)> Object > Transform > Reflect > Horizontal -- set aside for now.
6) Draw new rectangle
7) Place new rectangle over original rounded corner rectangle, aligning baseline of both rectangles
8) Select both rectangles > Pathfinder > Minus Back -- (ignore 2nd rectangle on top, shouldn't have included it in this screenshot)
9) Align 2nd rounded rectangle to baseline edge.
10) Select all > Pathfinder > Divide -- This will allow you to delete the excess area
11) Select all > Pathfinder > Merge
Obviously, this is not the best solution for everyone, but it should help you wrap your head around at least one way to achieve this result. I often just need someone to get me started down a path to a solution. Hopefully this does that for you.
create a square add second one to the same path
transform smaller square and angle it after add to the same shape 2 circles
add 2 additional points with pen tool
move anchor points
subtract top circle
the result repeat the same for right side
