: How to make a tiled color background? How can I create that type of solid tiled color background... should I use Illustrator for this or something else?

@Berryessa866

You could use Illustrator's "Object Mosaic" function.


Create your gradient.





The mosaic function only works on raster images so first select your gradient object and rasterize (Object → Rasterize...)

Then run the mosaic function (Object → Create Object Mosaic...)





You can add a drop shadow effect (Effect → Stylize → Drop Shadow...) to specific tiles by selecting them with the Direct Selection Tool (you may need to bring them forward too; right-click "Arrange → Bring to Front").

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@Ravi4787994

There’s probably lots of ways to build that, in many different tools. Here’s a quick way to do it in Photoshop.


Draw a gradient. Note that I’ve created the gradient on a 45º angle (we’ll rotate it back later).





Apply a mosaic filter, using Filter → Pixelate → Mosaic.





Rotate the layer by 45º. (I’ve also turned it into a smart object, which isn't essential, but it will let you rotate and resize the layer without cumulative quality loss).





If you want the shadow effect, it can be added via another shape layer on top, with a shadow layer style, and the fill set to 0% opacity (just the fill, not the entire layer).

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