Step 1
Create a new document in Adobe Illustrator and draw a hexagon like in the next picture using Polygon Tool in the Tools Tab:
Step 2
Duplicate the polygon (CTRL+ENTER) and repeat the step until you obtain the below result. (Colorized the polygons like this):
Step 3
Select all the polygons, right click and choose Group:
Step 4
Now draw a circle (using Ellipse Tool in the Tools Tab) and duplicate it:
Step 5
Select the polygons and apply the next effect: Effects > Distort & Transform > Pucker & Bloat with the next settings:
Step 6
Select the polygons and the red circle, right click and choose Make Clipping Mask:
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