Use the Type on a Path tool to make your text follow any custom curve or circular badge design.
Adobe moved more controls into the Properties panel, allowing you to access tools like Artboard settings, Align , and Transform in one central location based on your selection. adobe-illustrator-cc-2018
Use Shift + M to quickly merge or erase overlapping shapes—perfect for creating complex logos from basic geometry. Use the Type on a Path tool to
Check out these tutorials to master drawing basics and advanced shape-building in Illustrator CC 2018: adobe-illustrator-cc-2018
This was a game-changer for character design. It allows you to add "pins" to your artwork to transform or twist shapes and text without manual path editing.