This tutorial is about using Adobe Illustrator’s Mesh Tool (U) and several basic techniques to create a vector style monitor and mouse, with a similar design as Apple’s brand new iMac 27″ with magic mouse. You can use these techniques to create other monitors and mouse designs as well. Let’s get started!
How to Create a Recycling, Paper Bag Icon
Oct 27th in Icon Design by Simona PfreundnerIn this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create an eco-friendly paper icon with simple shapes and gradients. This tutorial is great for beginners to get started with icon design, as this is a fairly simple icon to create. Let’s dive in!
Create a Fun Icon of Frozen People on Ice – Part II
Oct 13th in Icon Design by Oindrila MukherjeeIn this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a fun, vector icon of a people symbol, frozen in an ice cube, from scratch. We’ll explore the usefulness of Adobe Illustrator’s 3D tools. The whole creation can be divided into two different parts. Part I: The ice cube, and this Part II: The people icon. We’ll create the people icon and integrate them together in this Part II. Let’s get to it!
Create a Fun Icon of Frozen People on Ice – Part I
Oct 12th in Icon Design by Oindrila MukherjeeIn this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a fun, vector icon of a people symbol, frozen in an ice cube, from scratch. We’ll explore the usefulness of Adobe Illustrator’s 3D tools. The whole creation can be divided into two different parts. Part I: The ice cube, and Part II: The people icon. We’ll start with the ice cube in Part I. Then we’ll create the people icon and integrate them together in Part II. Let’s get started!
How to Create an Energy Saving Bulb in Illustrator
Sep 22nd in Icon Design by Christian Rollo and Roman FlatHere we’re showing how to create an energy saving bulb with the help of the Illustrator’s Mesh Tool. At the beginning it could be quiet hard to work with, but if you get used to it, it’s fairly simple.
How To Create An Academy Icon From Simple Shapes
Sep 18th in Icon Design by Johannes BöttgerIn this tutorial you will learn how to construct a cool academy icon by putting together simple shapes in Illustrator and then applying layer effects on them in Photoshop. I’m using a German versions of both Illustrator and Photoshop, so some screenshots are in German. You should be able to understand it fine though, as I provide detailed instructions and numerous sample images. Let’s get started!
How to Create a Golden, Vector Compass in Illustrator
Sep 11th in Icon Design by DesigniousIn this tutorial I will take you through the steps and techniques of creating a golden compass. For this tutorial I’ve used just Adobe Illustrator and a heavy dose of ingenuity. Let’s get stared!
How to Create A Realistic Chef’s Knife in Illustrator
Sep 7th in Icon Design by Andrea AustoniIf you love cooking, then this tutorial is just for you! Learn how to create a realistic chef’s knife by using simple paths and gradients. We’ll use relatively easy techniques to give an object volume, control the lighting, and make it look super sharp. Let’s get started!
How to Create a Quirky Twitter Bird in Corel Draw
Aug 18th in Character Design, Icon Design by REDmillionLearn here how to create a this bird using a few techniques in Corel Draw. Successful completion of this tutorial requires an intermediate knowledge of Corel Draw. We think it’s easy as there is no need for Art school sketches that are usually needed in the first step. Let’s get started!
How to Illustrate a Brain Icon for OSX and Vista
Aug 11th in Icon Design by Alexey BotkovIn this tutorial, I will show you how to create a cartoon style illustration of a brain, then how to convert the image for use as an icon for OSX and Vista. I’ll discuss some points about detailing for icon design as well. Let’s get started!
