Free Icon Design courses and tutorials

Well-designed icons are the secret to a great user interface. Learn how to design simple and effective icons that immediately communicate concepts to your users.
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  1. Create a Vector Ticket Icon in Illustrator

    Create a Vector Ticket Icon in Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial you will learn how to use Illustrator to create a clean, vector ticket icon. Begin by creating the basic vector shapes, then add pixel...

  2. Create a Mobile App Icon in Photoshop

    Create a Mobile App Icon in Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    This tutorial is part of a three-part series explaining how to design UI elements for mobile applications in Photoshop. In this part, we will explain how to...

  3. Quick Tip: How to Create a Simple Price Tag Icon

    Quick Tip: How to Create a Simple Price Tag Icon

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In the following quick tip you will learn how to create a simple price tag icon. It's another tutorial that focuses mainly on the Appearance panel. First,...

  4. Create a Detailed Vector Chalkboard Icon

    Create a Detailed Vector Chalkboard Icon

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In the following Illustrator tutorial you will learn how to create a detailed vector chalkboard icon. This classic school, blackboard illustration is...

  5. Create a Vector, Daily Flip Calendar

    Create a Vector, Daily Flip Calendar

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a daily flip calendar. Learn to use vector shape building techniques, multiple Illustrator tools, and...

  6. Quick Tip: How to Create a 3D Like and Unlike Symbol with Adobe Illustrator

    Quick Tip: How to Create a 3D Like and Unlike Symbol with Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In the following Quick Tip you will learn how to create a multi-purpose 3D Like and Unlike symbol with the help of the Extrude & Bevel settings and the...

  7. Create a Steel, Vector Power Button Set

    Create a Steel, Vector Power Button Set

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a steel vector power button set in Adobe Illustrator. A power button symbol can be used on a interface...

  8. Design a Detailed Audio Receiver Icon in Photoshop

    Design a Detailed Audio Receiver Icon in Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial we will show you how to create a detailed audio receiver icon using Photoshop's vector editing capabilities. Let's get started!

  9. How to Draw a Vector, Music Folder Icon

    How to Draw a Vector, Music Folder Icon

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Read this tutorial and learn how to draw a music folder icon in Illustrator. We'll use the 3D Revolve tool and Extrude & Bevel effects. They are put into...

  10. Create a Futuristic Bicycle Icon in Photoshop

    Create a Futuristic Bicycle Icon in Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    It's fun and challenging to create items from scratch in Photoshop. In this tutorial we will create a futuristic bicycle icon from scratch using some basic...

  11. Create an Evil 3D Monkey Icon in Photoshop

    Create an Evil 3D Monkey Icon in Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    When creating icons, many designers struggle to decide how much detail to include. Should the icon be simple or complex? In this tutorial, we'll create a...

  12. Quick Tip: How to Make a Retro Icon Style using the Appearance Panel

    Quick Tip: How to Make a Retro Icon Style using the Appearance Panel

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In the following Quick tip you will learn how to create a retro icon style. You will use a standard web symbol and the Appearance Panel to create a retro...

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