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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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
Make an Old Style Sign From Scratch in CorelDRAW
Following the instructions below you will learn the steps of creating a custom sign board. The base of a good shop sign design is the text which is the...
Ferenc Szeles
3 Mar 2009
Designing
Create Black and White Lettering With a Dramatic Splash Effect
"Today, I'm gonna take you into the beauty of black and white design. We'll make some expressive lettering, which includes thoughts connected with a central...
Gavin Steele
23 Feb 2009
Text Effects
Create Destructive Black and White Lettering With a Dramatic Splash Effect
Today, I'm gonna take you into the beauty of black and white design. We'll make some expressive lettering, which includes thoughts connected with a central...
Wojciech Pijecki
23 Feb 2009
Text Effects
How to Quickly Create a Stylish Retro Text Effect Screencast
"In this tutorial we will be designing a cool retro text effect, which is growing more and more popular in today's design. Today you will learn how to use...
Gavin Steele
9 Jan 2009
Text Effects

Design & Illustration TutorialsText Effects

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