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September 28, 2026
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I need critique for.this vector. I need to know what's wrong with this design and show me the detail

This vector is rejected , because of some issues , like raster, bitmap etc. I want to know which part of it so i can be more careful next time 

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    AlexBond
    Inspiring
    October 2, 2026

    Hi!
    Artboard. The top-left corner should be at 0,0. Graphic elements should not extend beyond the artboard boundaries — and this alone can already be a sufficient reason for rejection.

    Layers. Everything is on a single layer, which is also rather unhelpfully named “Layer 1.” "Organizing your file - Do: Label your layers." - frome Adobe's "Vector do's and don'ts"

    Transparency. You most likely did not create this SVG file in Illustrator, and when it is opened in Illustrator, some of the elements appear to have transparency even though they are shown as Normal, 100%. This looks like a bug, and I don't know how the approval team will react to it. Personally, I would consider this an obvious technical issue with this file.

    You could also point out that the solid blue background isn't really necessary, and compositionally the artwork is somewhat weighted toward the bottom. However, those are more matters of your own design choice and are not technical errors as such.

    Oh, and if this is a vector artwork based on a photo, you need to be the author of the original image and, as far as I remember, provide it as a model/property release.

    But again, incorrectly positioned graphics on the artboard, with elements extending beyond the artboard boundaries, are already sufficient grounds for rejection.

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    ChaChaTryAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    October 2, 2026

    I see .. i understand now. thanks though. Yes that is a picture of my family actually. 

    I created this only by handphone sir. I know i should have proper equipment, but that's the only tool that i have for right now. Thank you for your advice. I really appriciate.

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    N8.
    Community Expert
    September 30, 2026

    ​@ChaChaTry 
    1st well done on making the image.I am not sure I would have the patience to do this. It’s fun and cute.
    A couple of things:

    There are a lot of jagged edges/ sharp edges that could be a more rounded: a job for the curvature tool or pen tool.

    Hands are a pain. 

    The neck doesn’t complete transition nicely w the face. **I admire the artwork and time you put into this.
    Nate

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    ChaChaTryAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    September 30, 2026

    I know that my problem is drawing hands..always. that is very exhausting. I don't have pen tools or better equipment for my drawings, i just use my phone, so i am really aware if some of my works maybe not perfect enough, but i will keep trying better. Thanks a lot for your advice sir. 

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 30, 2026

    You need more than a phone to create commercial quality artwork for Stock. At a minimum, you need a decent computer with a full-sized screen to check your work at 100%-300% magnification. 

     

    Adobe offers a very generous discount on Creative Cloud Pro to eligible students & teachers. This bundle contains 20+ pro-level tools & services for designing & editing digital content. 

    https://www.adobe.com/education/students/creativecloud.html

     

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 30, 2026

    I’m no fan of faceless characters, sorry. I know it’s a popular trend in some circles right now, especially gaming. But to me, it’s a lost opportunity to show your character’s emotional temperature— are they happy, sad, surprised, angry, fearful, confused, excited or disgusted?  Faces tell important stories. Take advantage of them. 

     

    Hope that helps. 

     

     

     

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    ChaChaTryAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    September 30, 2026

    Thank you so much for the advice. I'll keep working on better work. 

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    ChaChaTryAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    September 29, 2026

    Thanks…

    I understand there's still many lessons that i have to learn. I will keep working on better work. 

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    yamato713108855
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 29, 2026

    Evaluating illustrations is extremely difficult.
    This is because the "charm" or "character" of an illustration isn't simply a matter of it being "good" because the technique is polished, or "bad" because it looks unskilled.

    The motivation to purchase an illustration from Adobe Stock arises when it is of higher quality than what one could draw oneself.
    Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to just draw it yourself?
    I think you should study illustration further.
    Keep up the good work.

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