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 the S.H.I.E.L.D. Logo in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create the S.H.I.E.L.D. Logo in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the following steps you will learn how to create the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo in Adobe Illustrator.

  2. What Time Is It? It's Create Icons in Adobe Illustrator Time!

    What Time Is It? It's Create Icons in Adobe Illustrator Time!

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Mathematical! Create three fantastic icon designs featuring the Adventure Time characters Jake, Finn, and Princess Bubblegum. We'll use simple shapes to...

  3. How to Create a Set of Graffiti-Inspired Line Icons Using Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Graffiti-Inspired Line Icons Using Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today I've got something special prepped in a form of a quick tip tutorial. In the following minutes we are going to look at how we can create a set of...

  4. Hit the Bullseye With This Dart Icon Quick Tip in Adobe Illustrator

    Hit the Bullseye With This Dart Icon Quick Tip in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple darts arrow illustration in Adobe Illustrator.

  5. How to Create a Detailed Lighthouse Flat Icon in Affinity Designer

    How to Create a Detailed Lighthouse Flat Icon in Affinity Designer

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we’ll go through a process of creating a lighthouse icon in a trendy flat style in Affinity Designer. We’ll be using simple shapes, such as...

  6. How to Create a Set of Mini Pirate Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Mini Pirate Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Today’s tutorial will show you how to create a set of pirate-themed icons with the help of Adobe Illustrator. The process will be mainly based on the use of...

  7. How to Create Pixel-Perfect Artwork Using Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create Pixel-Perfect Artwork Using Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    As a beginner, creating digital artwork intended for web use can sometimes get a bit frustrating, especially when you put a lot of time into a piece (be it...

  8. How to Create a Flat Design Rolled Sushi Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Flat Design Rolled Sushi Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    The increasing popularity of rolled sushi has resulted in the spread of this dish around the world. Nowadays, there are so many variations and fillings that...

  9. How to Create a Set of Productivity Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Productivity Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today’s tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a set of flat productivity icons that might come in handy in future projects. We'll be using Adobe...

  10. Quick Tip: How to Create a Stylised Strawberry Icon in Adobe Illustrator

    Quick Tip: How to Create a Stylised Strawberry Icon in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Hi there fellow icon lovers, today’s quick tip sheds light on the process of creating realistic icons in Adobe Illustrator. As a subject for our little case...

  11. How to Create a Simple Documents Icon in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Simple Documents Icon in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple documents icon in Adobe Illustrator.

  12. Quick Tip: How to Create a 3D Cursor in Adobe Illustrator

    Quick Tip: How to Create a 3D Cursor in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following steps you will learn how to create a 3D cursor icon in Adobe Illustrator.