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Hi there, my name's Ian and I wander the corridors of Envato, editing Webdesigntuts+ and contributing the odd tutorial here and there as I do so. Check out more of my work on www.snaptin.com :)
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Illustrator’s Type Tool: A Comprehensive Introduction

Ian Yates on Dec 30th 2011 with 35 comments

A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This tutorial by Ian Yates was first published on October 4th 2008.

Type is an essential part of Illustrator; whether you’re desktop publishing, designing logos, or using type for image building, you’ll be reaching for the Type Tool. This guide comprehensively covers the essentials of what is a huge amount of Illustrator functionality, which is type.

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This entry is part 3 of 12 in the Guides to Illustrator Tools Session
Envato Remote Staff Infographic: A Case Study

Envato Remote Staff Infographic: A Case Study

Ian Yates on Aug 9th 2011 with 8 comments

A few weeks ago I pulled together an infographic to highlight some facts and figures regarding Envato’s Remote Staff. Let’s take a look at some of the decision making, workflow and techniques that went into making it.

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40 Inspirational Infographic Blogs, Portfolios, Showcases, and Resources

40 Inspirational Infographic Blogs, Portfolios, Showcases, and Resources

Ian Yates on Aug 8th 2011 with 5 comments

Every now and then we all need a good dose of infographic goodness. Varied, emotive and often surprising, infographics help us absorb facts and figures in the most effective way possible: visually. Go on, grab a cappuccino and dive into this collection of infographic resources.

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The Mechanics of Comics

Ian Yates on Jun 24th 2011 with 29 comments

A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This tutorial by Ian Yates was first published on March 17th 2009.

As an audience we accept comics for what they are; a medium, conveyors of information. What we less often realize is the technicality and process of how that information has been communicated to us. This is a good thing. When the artist gets it right, the comic book reader becomes immersed in what’s being told – not how.

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Illustrator’s Pen Tool: The Comprehensive Guide

Ian Yates on May 13th 2011 with 152 comments

A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This tutorial by Ian Yates was first published on August 19th 2008.

If you use Adobe Illustrator, then it’s almost certain that you use the Pen tool when creating your paths. This comprehensive guide aims to introduce or remind you of features, shortcuts, and methods for working with what is arguably Adobe’s most essential tool.

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This entry is part 1 of 12 in the Guides to Illustrator Tools Session
Creating a Collection of Quirky Caricatures
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Creating a Collection of Quirky Caricatures

Ian Yates on Apr 20th 2010 with 13 comments

Last November we decided to round off the Tuts+ year with a bang; a huge giveaway (96 prizes, no less) to reward all the loyal Tuts+ readers. We felt it was a good opportunity to get visitors browsing the content on each and every one of the Tuts+ sites and it was high time the readers got to know who they were dealing with. We would release a series of caricatures; one of Skellie, one of Collis, one of each editor, plus some of the support and development team members. The job of producing these caricatures fell to me, and suddenly I was given the opportunity to create ridiculous drawings of all my Envato colleagues and make enemies of each one of them.

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Vectortuts+ Exclusive Freebie: Packaging Vector Pack

Ian Yates on Mar 27th 2009 with 26 comments

File Type: Illustrator EPS and AI
License: See Download File

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Vectortuts+ Exclusive Freebie Announcement: Packaging Vector Pack

Ian Yates on Mar 27th 2009 with 6 comments

This is a new Pack of Vector Freebies is available exclusively from Vectortuts+. We have a new set of packaging vectors for you. If you’re looking for high quality graphics to mock up your next client presentation with, then check out these graphics. This set of freebies is available for you to download today!

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Vectortuts+ Exclusive Freebie Announcement: Stationery Vector Pack

Ian Yates on Feb 27th 2009 with 8 comments

This is a new Pack of Vector Freebies is available exclusively from Vectortuts+. We have a new set of stationery vectors for you. If your looking for high quality graphics to mock up your next client presentation with, then check out these graphics. This set of high quality freebies is available to download today!

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Vectortuts+ Freebie: Exclusive Stationery Vector Pack

Ian Yates on Feb 27th 2009 with 27 comments

File Type: Illustrator EPS and AI
License: See Download File

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