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How to Design a Custom Newspaper Icon – Vector Plus Tutorial

Jun 3rd in News by Jonathan

We have another great Vector Plus tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn how to craft a custom newspaper icon in Illustrator, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. In this tutorial, Jonathan takes us through the process of using Illustrator's tools to construct this icon. Learn more about this tutorial at the jump!

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Author: Jonathan

I'm a print and web designer with experience in a range of software and technologies. If you like my tutorials or have constructive feedback please make sure to comment and follow me on Twitter.

This Vector Plus Tutorial is Filled with Creative Instruction

Extra, extra read all about it! Learn how to create a newspaper icon in this detailed icon step by step in this tutorial. This tut explains how to use an interesting combination of Illustrator tools to make this design. A professional workflow is covered, and you'll learn how to achieve high-quality results!

Plus members can Log in and Download! If you're not a member, you can of course join today! You can view the final illustration below.

Tutorial Details

  • Program: Adobe Illustrator
  • Version: CS3
  • Difficulty: Advanced
  • Estimated Completion Time: 3.5 Hours

This is a Fun and Detailed Tutorial

Plus members can Log in and Download! Otherwise, Join Now! Below are some sample images, which show the development of this icon design tutorial.

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    Rafael Machado June 3rd

    i’d like to have plus to see that!

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    Collin June 3rd

    Very very clean end result. Not a huge fan of the couple shadow splotches put on top, but the rest is top notch!

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      Michael Thompson June 3rd

      Yeah, the shadow’s could’ve been a bit softer and shaped differently.

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    KristenA June 3rd

    Great techniques for so many other uses. I love being a Plus member. Best 9 bucks I ever spent. It’s a deal.

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    Fetching Vectors June 3rd

    What a cool icon that would certainly would come in handy on a blog. Just from seeing the previews, I’m really curious as to how it’s made.

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    Franky June 3rd

    Awesome tutorial. This would deff come in mad handy!

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    Diego SA June 3rd

    Just because I don’t have plus…

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    Jonathan June 3rd

    Thanks guys!

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    musam June 3rd

    Nice. i just looked to the final work. and think step by step coz i dont have plus.

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    rory June 4th

    READ ALL ABOUT IT…READ ALL ABOUT IT…

    this looks great, simple little effect with the shading but very effective. Keep those illustrator tips coming.

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    Neal Patel June 10th

    Thanks for this (and all your other) tuts. Great work Jonathan!

    If you don’t mind me asking, how long does it take someone of your experience to conceptualize and create an icon like this – total time?

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    Vishu June 12th

    i think i need plus membership now :S

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    Kevin Layshock June 25th

    + membership is great for tutorials like these. I think I might take a photo of a real issue of the Times and sub it in for the example given. GREAT TUT.

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