The Fastest Way to Create Bento Grids in Adobe Illustrator

Hey Designers!

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Remember our last chat about creating those super cool Bento Grids (or Bento Boxes) in Adobe Illustrator? We walked through the manual process – grabbing the Rectangle Tool, aligning, distributing… a great way to understand the fundamentals, but let's be real, it can be a bit of a time sink, especially when you're iterating or working under a deadline.

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As you know, I'm all about finding ways to make our design lives easier and faster so we can spend more time on the truly creative stuff. And I've got something pretty neat to share with you today that does just that for Bento Grids: Instant Bentos™.

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Instant Bentos™: Your One-Click Bento Grid Solution

Forget the multi-step manual process. Instant Bentos is an Adobe Illustrator Script designed to take the grunt work out of creating those clean, structured Bento layouts. Seriously, it's about to become your new favorite time-saver for presentations, social graphics, and anything else that needs that perfectly organized look.

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Here’s how ridiculously easy it is:

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Draw a Rectangle: Start by simply drawing a single rectangle on your artboard. This rectangle will define the overall area of your Bento grid. Think of it as the container for all your "Bento boxes."

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Run the Script: Go to File > Scripts > Instant Bento.‍

‍Adjust the Gutter Weight: A small dialog box will appear asking for the "Weight" (which controls the gutter width between your Bento boxes). Enter your desired value and hit OK.

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And just like that, boom! Your single rectangle is instantly transformed into a perfectly aligned Bento Grid, ready for you to drop in your content.

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Why Instant Bentos™ is a Game-Changer

• Speed: We're talking seconds here, not minutes (or longer!) spent fiddling with alignment and distribution.
  
• Precision: The script handles all the calculations for precise sizing, ensuring perfectly even gutters and consistent corner radius throughout your grid. No more battling with slightly off alignments!
  
• Effortless Creation: Create complex-looking layouts with minimal effort.
  
• Presentation Ready: Instantly generate grids that are clean, professional, and perfect for showcasing your work or building presentations.

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This script is a fantastic example of how a simple tool can have a massive impact on your workflow efficiency. It frees you up from the repetitive setup, allowing you to focus on filling those beautiful Bento boxes with amazing content.

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Ready to Create Bentos in One Click?

Stop wrestling with manual grids and experience the speed and precision of Instant Bentos™. It's a free script and incredibly easy to install and use in Adobe Illustrator.

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Download the Instant Bentos™ Script Here

Give it a try and see how much time you can save on your next project!

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