In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to create a magazine cover in InDesign. You’ll learn how to set up a page layout and add text. This is an introduction to InDesign and no previous knowledge is required. This is a simple project put together to help get you started with InDesign. Let’s get to it!
How to Make Realistic Skate Wheels in Illustrator
Dec 1st in Designing, Illustration by Sean SteezyUsing Illustrator’s 3D Revolve tool, we will create a set of realistic skateboard wheels and map our own artwork on the wheel. We will cover advanced techniques, such as using the revolve tool, preparing the artwork, mapping it to the 3D surfaces, and some cool tricks for adding the finishing touches.
Create a Pulsing Poster with a Vinyl Record and Grunge Type
Nov 24th in Designing, Illustration by Simona PfreundnerIn this tutorial, we’ll explain how to create a vinyl record with blends and opacity masks. We’ll also create some funky pulsing elements, grunge typography, and put it together into a unique poster design. Let’s jump into this upbeat tutorial.
Create a Fun Halloween Vector Poster
Oct 27th in Designing by Simona PfreundnerIn this tutorial, we’ll cover how to create a dark graveyard scene with bats and a glowing moon. Lets get in the spooky holiday spirit and have some fun making this Halloween poster design.
30 Cool Vector Illustrated Skateboard Decks
Oct 14th in Designing by Chris SpoonerThe vector format is perfect for design because of its scalability. A small doodle can be stretched to fit a poster, or an even more unusual shape… like a skateboard deck. Long the home of innovative and sometimes controversial designs, skateboard decks make a statement about their owner.
Here are 30 very cool examples of vector skateboard deck art with info on the artists behind them, plus some resources to help you get started creating your own skateboard deck art.
Turn a Boring Bar Graph into a 3D Masterpiece
Oct 11th in Designing, Tools & Tips by JonathanIn this tutorial, you’ll learn to plot an accurate bar graph using Adobe Illustrator’s Graph Tool. We’ll also render the graph to give it additional visual appeal. Successful completion of this tutorial requires an intermediate knowledge of Illustrators tools. Let’s get started!
Publishing a Multiple Paged PDF Document Using Illustrator
Sep 26th in Designing by Ian YatesOne of Illustrator’s lesser-known functions is it’s ability to produce and publish multiple paged documents in PDF format. Why is it a lesser known function? Well because applications such as InDesign and Quark Xpress are dedicated to producing such documents and it’s unlikely you’ll ever be advised to use Illustrator.
It is possible though, and in a pinch this technique may come in handy, especially when you’re creating documents that are only a few pages long. This tutorial will explain how it’s done, while discussing some grid layout theory to produce an Annual Report.
How to Create a Regal Sword and Shield Design
Sep 15th in Designing, Illustration by JonathanLearn to create a strong, yet sleek shield design complete with battle scars, blood, and swords. We’ll use various shapes and effects to create a strong illustration and provide a wallpaper as well. Learn how to apply cutting slashes and glowing highlights to this triumphant composition.
Design a Vector Audio Speaker Icon In Illustrator
Aug 15th in Designing by RypeIn this intermediate tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a vector speaker icon. When you break down the elements you’ll find it fairly easy. We’ll be using some ellipses with gradients, the Grid Tool, and the Mesh Tool to create this icon design.
Working with 3D Objects and Transparencies to Make a Vector Cola Bottle Design
Aug 14th in Designing by Ian YatesVECTORTUTS has covered Illustrator’s 3D effects a few times, so the basics should already be familiar to you. In this tutorial, we’ll be taking those skills up a notch and discussing how Illustrator deals with transparency in 3D objects. In just a few steps you’ll have created a plastic cola bottle, which is ideally suited for those of you involved in product marketing.
