Design & Illustration TutorialsText Effects

If you want to learn how to create text effects, the tutorials on this page will help you. Whether you're using Photoshop, Illustrator or another application, you'll find a tutorial here to show you the steps involved in creating beautiful, striking text effects.

And if you want to take things to the next dimension, try our free course on making 3D text in Illustrator.

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How to Create 3D Text Blocks in Photoshop - Screencast
"In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a 3D Blocks text effect. You need to have Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended to practice this tutorial. This will be...
Gavin Steele
18 Oct 2009
Text Effects
How to Create an Ice Text Effect with Photoshop
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create an ice effect completely from scratch using special Photoshop Brushes. Some time ago playing with Photoshop and...
Gianluca Giacoppo
13 Oct 2009
Text Effects
The Hidden Power of the Average Command: Creating Swirly Type
In this tutorial we will explore the "Average" command in Adobe Illustrator, and learn how to use it in rather unusual way. In this case, we'll create...
Diana Berg
6 Oct 2009
Tools & Tips
Add Fantastic Color to 3D Text - Part II
This is the this last part of this two part tutorial on adding fantastic color to 3D text. In this tutorial, you will learn how to bring a simple text to...
Wojciech Pijecki
8 Sep 2009
Text Effects
Add Fantastic Color to 3D Text - Part I
This is the first part of a two part series. Part two will be released tomorrow. In this piece you will learn how to bring a simple text to life and place...
Wojciech Pijecki
7 Sep 2009
Text Effects
How to make a Typographic, Retro, Space Face
In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a typographic face by using simple techniques. Using the Brush Tool and experimenting with light, you will get...
Vasjen Katro
14 Jul 2009
Text Effects
How to Create a Flag Graphic with Type in InDesign
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to use InDesign's ability to create type on a curve, and flow that type from one curve to another. Along the way, you'll...
Keith Gilbert
18 Jun 2009
Designing
How to Create a Gorgeous Glassy Text Effect
I Worked on this tutorial with a good friend of mine Negreu Andreas. This text will be created using a series of shapes with different transparency and color...
Constantin Potorac
16 Jun 2009
Text Effects
How to Design a Stunning, 3D, Sunset Type Illustration
Today we're going to run through multiple platforms to create a warm and sunny typographic treatment. We'll use C4D to create the text, Illustrator for...
Alex Beltechi
15 Jun 2009
Text Effects
Designing a Typographic Concept Poster - Screencast
"In this tutorial I will take you through a few steps that will show you how I created a poster design. This illustration was created for a contest started...
Gavin Steele
18 May 2009
Text Effects
Using Typography from PS to Create a 3D Text Render in C4D
I created this image for the poster of this year's End of Year Show at my college, an annual Art & Design showcase event. I am here today to teach you...
Miguel Santana da Silva
6 May 2009
Typography
How to Create a Richly Ornate Typographic Illustration
When looking for top quality content, you're usually forced to pay for your resources. They're generally better and easier to work with, and offer a wider...
Alex Beltechi
4 May 2009
Text Effects

Design & Illustration TutorialsText Effects

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