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How to Design a Set of Circus Icons in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Intermediate

Retro circuses and funfairs have their own enchanting atmosphere that makes me want to draw them again and again. If you enjoy those shapes and colors of a...

Yulia Sokolova • 24 Feb 2017
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How to Create a Set of Emoticons in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Advanced

In this tutorial we are going to draw a set of Emoticons or Smileys by using gradients and basic shapes that, combined with the Pathfinder panel, will give...

Beto Garza • 30 Jan 2017
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How to Create a "Share the Love" Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

Since this week is all about love, we’re going to continue the theme and create a love sharing icon pack to explore the different ways in which you can...

Andrei Stefan • 26 Jan 2017
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How to Create a Love-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

Since Valentine’s Day isn’t all that far away, I thought it would be nice to give you a head start this year and teach you how to create a nice little...

Andrei Stefan • 24 Jan 2017
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Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Phone Icon

Tutorial • Beginner

In today's tutorial we're going to show you how to create your very own phone icon using nothing more than simple shapes and tools that you probably already...

Andrei Stefan • 16 Jan 2017
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How to Create a New Year's Celebration Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

Since the New Year is right around the corner, I thought it would be nice if we spent some quality time together creating a little celebration-themed icon...

Andrei Stefan • 21 Dec 2016
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How to Create a Christmas-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

Believe it or not, Christmas is once again almost here, which means that as with every year, Santa is hard at work making preparations for one of the busiest...

Andrei Stefan • 20 Dec 2016
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How to Create a Hanukkah Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

In today’s tutorial we’re going to recreate some iconic objects and symbols from the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. If you’re a proud kippah owner, put it on...

Andrei Stefan • 2 Dec 2016
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How to Create a Camping Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

Today we’re going to get a little adventurous and learn how to create our very own camping icon set, using some of the most basic shapes and tools that you...

Andrei Stefan • 30 Nov 2016
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How to Create a Vampire Hunter Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

Since the dawn of time, humans have had a burning fear of the unknown, which led their imagination to give birth to mythical creatures that have haunted them...

Andrei Stefan • 29 Nov 2016
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How to Create a Retro Camera Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Intermediate

Today you’re going to learn how to create a Photographer’s Essentials icon pack with a little retro flavor to it, so if you’re into icon design, buckle up...

Andrei Stefan • 22 Nov 2016
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How to Create a DJ Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

In today’s tutorial we’re going to get our groove on by creating a small DJ icon set, which I thought would be a nice change of pace from the themes that...

Andrei Stefan • 18 Nov 2016