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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 Computer Peripherals Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Computer Peripherals Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today’s tutorial we’re going to learn how to create a set of four computer peripherals, using the same body as the central structure to which we will add...

  2. How to Design a Set of Circus Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    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...

  3. How to Create a Set of Emoticons in Adobe Illustrator

    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...

  4. How to Create a "Share the Love" Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    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...

  5. How to Create a Love-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    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...

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

    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...

  7. How to Create a New Year's Celebration Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    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...

  8. How to Create a Christmas-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    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...

  9. How to Create a Hanukkah Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    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...

  10. How to Create a Camping Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    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...

  11. How to Create a Vampire Hunter Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    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...

  12. How to Create a Retro Camera Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    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...