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 a Set of Halloween Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Halloween Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn a fun and simple process for creating a set of flat Halloween icons, using simple geometric shapes, the Shape Builder Tool, and various Warp effects.

  2. How to Create a Set of Sexuality Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Sexuality Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple set of sexuality icons in Adobe Illustrator.

  3. How to Create a Set of Superhero Emoji in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Superhero Emoji in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Bring five of the most iconic superheroes to life in vector format in Adobe Illustrator, using just basic geometric shapes and simple tools.

  4. How to Create 10 Common Icons and Their Variations in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create 10 Common Icons and Their Variations in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    To celebrate our tenth birthday, learn how to create a set of ten must-have UI icons, using the most basic shapes and tools that Illustrator has to offer.

  5. How to Create a Set of Barber Tools in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Barber Tools in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn the process of creating a set of barber-themed tools and accessories using basic shapes and tools in Adobe Illustrator.

  6. How to Design a Set of Retro Kitchen Items in Affinity Designer

    How to Design a Set of Retro Kitchen Items in Affinity Designer

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Today we’ll be using geometric shapes, tools, and functions of the Draw Persona of Affinity Designer to create a set of retro kitchen devices.

  7. How to Create a Food Groups Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Food Groups Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today’s tutorial, you'll learn to create the primary five food groups using basic geometric shapes and tools in Adobe Illustrator.

  8. How to Create a Cactus Plants Icon Pack

    How to Create a Cactus Plants Icon Pack

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we’re going to put on our gardener hats and create a set of four little cactus icons in Adobe Illustrator, using basic shapes and tools.

  9. How to Create a Mobile Phone Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Mobile Phone Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create three of the most iconic communication devices ever made, using simple geometric shapes and tools in Adobe Illustrator.

  10. How to Create Khaleeji Woman Emoji iMessage Stickers in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create Khaleeji Woman Emoji iMessage Stickers in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn to set up and create a custom set of Khaleeji Woman emojis to use and share on the iMessage keyboard.

  11. How to Create a Transport-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Transport-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today’s tutorial we’re going to take an in-depth look at the process of creating a transportation-themed icon pack, using simple shapes and tools.

  12. How to Create a Summer-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Summer-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Since summer is already upon us, I thought it would be nice to treat you to a little icon tutorial using some of the most common accessories that you would...