Create a Realistic Blackberry Style Mobile Phone From Scratch
in Designing by Jeremy RouxIf you ever have to create a slick phone or Blackberry design, and you don’t feel like buying stock images, then this tutorial is for you. I will show you how to use Vector Shapes, Masks, and mostly Layer Effects to create this elegant design.
Learn How to Digitally Paint an Underwater Galaxy
in Designing by Brent NelsonGet going with some paint strokes in Photoshop! I created a design like this for the AudioJungle Contest. The design was a lot of fun to do, and I thought you would enjoy learning how it was created. Some of the tools used in this tutorial are: Brush Engine, Paint Brush, Pen Tool, Layer Masks, Layer Styles, and more.
Creating an XP Style Monitor Icon
in Designing by Václav KrejčíLet’s go back in time and look at Windows XP system icons. We’ll get inspired by an old computer icon. Then we’ll create a simple monitor icon in that style. Icon Factory is the company that created the icons for both Vista and XP Windows operating systems. Their works serves as inspiration for not only this tutorial, but many icons created today.
Arrows, Lines, and Improving Your Photoshop Workflow
in Designing by Kyle PeroThe focus of this tutorial will be on adding efficiency and flexibility in your workflow. When working as a designer or artist in a commercial setting you not only have to be creative, but you have to be able to build files that allow you to go back and easily make changes. Learn Photoshop workflow improvements, while reconstructing a magazine cover made up of arrows and lines.
Create a Jaguar Style Folder Icon
in Designing by Václav KrejčíIn this tutorial, we will show you how to cover an object in a Jaguar style fur texture. In this example, we’ll cover a computer folder, but this technique can be used with any other object, like a CD cover, a mouse, or even a computer.
Design a Glossy Download Icon
in Designing by ArikThe difficulty in designing web graphics is not so much in the actual execution of the design, but more in the planning of it. At the same time you want the graphic to be eye-catching, yet smooth and small enough so it doesn’t dominate your layout. This tutorial will teach you how to create a graphic that does just that.
The Making of Mystic
in Designing by Nik AinleyIn this tutorial Nik Ainley walks us through the process of making a spectacular image. This tutorial focuses on the big picture steps taken to create this image. You’ll learn some incredible techniques in this tutorial, and get a view into how Nik creates beautiful photo-manipulation based images. Let’s check it out.
Design an Extreme Grunge Wallpaper
in Designing by Alvaro GuzmanIn this tutorial, we’ll design an extreme wallpaper in a grunge style. We’ll be using layer masks, custom brushes, and the cloning tool to create this particular effect. You’ll learn some interesting techniques that you can apply in your own grunge style designs.
Create a Mobile Phone Ad Design
in Designing by ViniManLet’s design a mobile phone advertisement. It’s inspired by mobile phone posters, billboard designs, and magazine advertisements. We’ll be reviewing using Smart Filters and Objects in this tutorial, as well as multiple techniques to create this design.
Digitally Collage a Camouflage Paper Jacket
in Designing by Sean HodgeThis tutorial demonstrates how to control the placement of patterns to blend an image into the background, as camouflage. It also shows how to make that same pattern pop out and mold into realistic texture in other areas of the design. Let’s take a look at a workflow to achieve this effect.
