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How to Create a Set of Flat Clock Icons in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Intermediate

In this tutorial we’ll be creating three different types of clock in a trendy flat style, applying solid colors and geometric shapes. We’ll learn to design...

Yulia Sokolova • 31 Jan 2017
Icon Design

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...

Andrei Stefan • 26 Jan 2017
Icon Design

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...

Andrei Stefan • 24 Jan 2017
Patterns

Photoshop in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Simple Geometric Pattern

Tutorial • Beginner

In this quick video, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to make a simple geometric pattern in Adobe Photoshop.

Melody Nieves • 18 Jan 2017
Icon Design

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...

Andrei Stefan • 16 Jan 2017
Overlays & Textures

How to Create Textured, Geometric Objects in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Beginner

In this tutorial, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to create four textured geometric designs in Adobe Photoshop.

Melody Nieves • 16 Jan 2017
Photo Manipulation

How to Create a Surreal, Emotional Scene With Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Intermediate

In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a surreal, emotional scene featuring a woman carrying a cage. First we'll build the background using sky and...

Jenny Le • 11 Jan 2017
Animals

How to Create a Unicorn Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

Learn how to create a unicorn illustration using basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator. The result is so amazing that it actually looks as if you used the Pen...

Nataliya Dolotko • 27 Dec 2016
Design Trends

How to Create a Vintage Camera in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Beginner

In this tutorial we're going to create a fantastic vintage camera with simple shapes and flat colors, getting a very retro appearance inspired by the Leica...

Hector Heredia • 22 Dec 2016
Icon Design

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...

Andrei Stefan • 21 Dec 2016
Icon Design

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...

Andrei Stefan • 20 Dec 2016
Design Trends

How to Create a Festive Mandala Style Coloring Book Page in Adobe Illustrator

Tutorial • Intermediate

In this tutorial, I will show you how to use symbols to create a fun and festive mandala coloring book page in Adobe Illustrator.

Dana Evanyshyn • 15 Dec 2016