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

Tutorial • Beginner

In today’s tutorial we’re going to take a look at the process of creating a spring-themed icon pack. We'll follow a step-by-step approach in order to learn...

Andrei Stefan • 10 Apr 2017
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How to Create a Woodwork Tools Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Intermediate

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a look at the process of creating a set of woodwork tools, using nothing more than the basic geometric shapes and...

Andrei Stefan • 5 Apr 2017
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How to Create a Flat Design Wall Shelves Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

Learn how to create an illustration of wall shelves with books, portraits and even a radio with basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

Hector Heredia • 3 Apr 2017
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How to Create an Auto Repair Shop Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to put on our mechanic’s hat and take a look at the process of creating an auto repair shop illustration, using the most...

Andrei Stefan • 29 Mar 2017
Icon Design

How to Create a New York Stamp Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Intermediate

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to pull out our architect hats and learn how to “build” our very own miniaturized set of New York’s most iconic buildings,...

Andrei Stefan • 28 Mar 2017
Icon Design

How to Create Flat Design Easter Icons in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Intermediate

Easter is a lovely spring holiday, which is well known for its tradition of painting eggs. It's usually associated with gentle, vivid colors and a spring...

Yulia Sokolova • 14 Mar 2017
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How to Create Diverse Women Avatars in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Intermediate

Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day by making a dedication! Follow this tutorial and let’s learn together how to design fancy women avatars. I’ll show...

Yulia Sokolova • 8 Mar 2017
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How to Create a Folded Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

In the following steps you will learn how to create a folded text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

Andrei Marius • 6 Mar 2017
Icon Design

How to Create an Internet Security Flat Illustration in Affinity Designer

Tutorial • Intermediate

In this tutorial we’ll be creating a composition of flat internet security icons in Affinity Designer, using geometric shapes, the Vector Crop Tool,...

Yulia Sokolova • 2 Mar 2017
Icon Design

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...

Andrei Stefan • 28 Feb 2017
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How to Create a Tropical Bungalow on a Palm Beach in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

In this tutorial we are going to create a tropical bungalow on a palm beach background using the most basic shapes and tools of Adobe Illustrator.

Aliaksei Kruhlenia • 27 Feb 2017
Icon Design

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