Benday Instant

This controls the dot size; larger radii look more vintage.

Photoshop uses filters to convert gradients into dots, known as "halftones." Select the layers you want to stylize. Apply Filter: Go to Filter > Pixelate > Color Halftone . benday

Draw a small circle inside a square with no fill or stroke. This controls the dot size; larger radii look more vintage

Digital design allows for precise grid control, which is key to the Ben-Day look. Draw a small circle inside a square with no fill or stroke

To "prepare a feature" using this style, you can use digital tools or manual techniques to mimic the classic comic look.

Drag these shapes into the Swatches panel.

Ben-Day dots are a printing technique used to create shading and color through small, identically sized dots. Invented by Benjamin Day Jr. in 1879, they became famous in 20th-century comic books and pop art, particularly in the work of Roy Lichtenstein . 🎨 Creating a Ben-Day Feature