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. How to Create School Supply Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create School Supply Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    It's back to school time! Learn how to create school supply icons using basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

  2. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Camera Icon Using Strokes

    Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Camera Icon Using Strokes

    Tutorial Beginner

    Ever wondered how to create a simple camera icon using strokes? This video will show you the entire process from start to finish.

  3. How to Create a Set of Wall-E Inspired Avatar Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Wall-E Inspired Avatar Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today’s tutorial we’re going to take a trip down memory lane and create some of the most iconic Pixar characters in the form of some cute little icons....

  4. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an iMac Icon

    Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an iMac Icon

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today's video I'm going to quickly show you how to create your own iMac icon using some of the basic shapes and tools found within Adobe Illustrator.

  5. How to Create Flat Pirate Icons in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create Flat Pirate Icons in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Ahoy, matey! Are you ready to make a fancy set of pirate icons in Adobe Photoshop? Hoist the colours! In this tutorial we’ll be using basic shapes as well as...

  6. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Folded Document Icon

    Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Folded Document Icon

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today's video you're going to learn how to create a simple folded document icon using some basic shapes and tools from within Illustrator.

  7. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an Email Icon

    Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an Email Icon

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today's video I'm going to show you how easy it is to create your very own email icon using some basic shapes and tools. So if you want to learn something...

  8. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an Avatar Icon

    Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create an Avatar Icon

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today's video we'll show you how easy it is to create an avatar icon using a couple of ellipses and a Clipping Mask. So if you wanted to create this sort...

  9. How to Create a Saudi City Landmark in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Saudi City Landmark in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Use simple shapes and lines to create an iconic Saudi landmark: the Kingdom Centre Skyscraper!

  10. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Add a Long Shadow to Any Icon Using the Blend Tool

    Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Add a Long Shadow to Any Icon Using the Blend Tool

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today's video, I'll show you how easy it is to add a long shadow to any icon, using the versatile Blend Tool. So if you want to create these sort of...

  11. How to Create a House Icon in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a House Icon in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Yup, it's a whole week of fairy-tale-inspired tutorials, and I had the chance to work on one of my favorites: The Three Little Pigs. So today we’re going to...

  12. How to Create Car and Van Emojis Using Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create Car and Van Emojis Using Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today, everyone is addicted to at least one messaging app. One of their fun features is the use of emoji. Now we are going to draw a set of car and van...