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30 Brilliant Vector Logo Designs, Deconstructed

on Sep 16th 2008 with 139 comments

A kick-butt logo design is of great importance to any business. Often seen as the first impression of a company, its logo must be tailored to communicate specific values and ideals in an instant.

However, logos not only have the look good, they should also be thoughtfully designed and capable of taking on a variety of uses. This could include being scaled to a range of sizes, being reproduced in flat color and being printable on paper stock. In this post we look at 30 contemporary examples of great vector logo design and find out what makes them work.

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This entry is part 7 of 16 in the Logo and Identity Design Session

40 Stunning Vector Landscape Illustrations

on Sep 9th 2008 with 62 comments

As with traditional art forms, landscapes are also a popular focus in the digital world if vector art. This collection of 40 stunning vector landscapes showcases a range of illustrated scenery from talented artists and illustrators from around the web.

A common feature seen in all the examples is how the use of vector graphics results in a unique crisp and stylized image, ranging from colourful ‘cartoon-like’ designs to more abstract and geometric illustrative works.

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The Process of Designing a Killer Logo

on Sep 5th 2008 with 38 comments

Designing a killer logo has everything to do with concept and little to do with technical prowess or how well you can use a design program. Also, when it comes down to it vector is the most versatile and useful format for logo design. This article will cover the creative process behind creating a strong conceptual logo and how to use Adobe Illustrator to your advantage when creating a logo.

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This entry is part 5 of 16 in the Logo and Identity Design Session

70 Cute and Cheeky Vector Animal Characters

on Sep 2nd 2008 with 51 comments

We all love cartoon characters! The world of vectors is a great place for character design inspiration, with plenty of colourful designs in a wide range of different styles to be seen.

This collection of 70 cute and cheeky vector animal characters provides a roundup of some fantastic fauna-based illustrations from across the web. We’ve got everything from bears to beavers to… well, weird—and strangely fat—Japanese-style bunnies. Time to put on your cute-resistant specs and dive in!

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Best of the Web – August

on Sep 1st 2008 with 10 comments

Another month goes by and more fresh vector goodies across the web. We’ve got some simple and extremely detailed tutorials for all levels of illustrators. There are plenty of freebies, also articles on both business and design. We take a look at some resources as well, some vector dedicated, and other based on interesting design topics.

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50+ High-impact Illustrated Vector Posters

on Aug 26th 2008 with 40 comments

The use of bold vector shapes and illustrated elements is right at home when it comes to poster design, creating a visually attractive and artistic image to catch the attention of the viewer.

This collection of 50+ high-impact illustrated vector poster designs created by talented illustrators and designers from across the globe are perfect examples, ranging from intricate and detailed patterns to bright and colourful shapes.

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Around the TUTS Sites – July

on Aug 3rd 2008 with 4 comments

With a growing number of TUTS sites in our network, it’s getting easy to miss some of the great content published every month. That’s why starting this month we’re introducing a monthly TUTS Roundup post showcasing the best posts from the _other_ sites!

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Best of the Web – July

on Aug 1st 2008 with 14 comments

All the best Vector tutorials, design articles, freebies, and resources across the web this month. There are some web design communities that are outputting high quality pure vector goodness. I’ve added a section to showcase a small selection of vector resource sites on the web as well. Let’s take a look at the Best of the Web for vector graphics in July.

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Maintaining Rhythm and Flow in Vector Character Design

on Jul 16th 2008 with 53 comments

With the digital age of illustration, the efficiency and aesthetic of design has been shaped by the functionality of tools. Though it does provide relief for laborious tasks; we all too often receive a payoff that lacks spontaneity and life. Rather than working rigidly and formulaic, it is more rewarding to produce art in a pliable and organic manner. As an animator, I strive to preserve and push rhythm and flow in design. Let’s review some helpful approaches.

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Best of the Web – June

on Jul 1st 2008 with 24 comments

There are great Illustrator tutorials, design articles, and freebies across the web this month. There are more places on the web then you may realize that cover vector graphics and teach how to create them. I’m excited to put together this first monthly roundup showcasing this material elsewhere on the web.

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