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In this quick web design/user interface tutorial, I’m going to show you how to design a modern pricing table using Photoshop. Pricing tables can be frequently seen in subscription-based web apps (SaaS). We’ll be using various tools like the Horizontal Type Tool and Rounded Rectangle Tool to get the job done. I’ll show you how to create popular effects associated with current web design trends such as a modern web button.
In this graphic design tutorial, I am going to show you how to draw a realistic Apple MacBook Air. We will be using layer styles to make beautiful surfaces and manual tweaking techniques with the help of the Pen Tool, Convert Point Tool, Free Transform, Brush Tool, etc. to get the details just right. We will also cover how to create a slick reflection that can be used in many graphic design situations.
This is a free set of modern 9 web buttons that you can use in website interfaces, call-to-action buttons, web forms, etc. The PSD file is organized and can be easily modified to suit your needs. Enjoy!
In this tutorial, I will take you through the creation of a realistic vintage baseball card. You will learn how to add color to a black and white photo, how to reproduce an illustrated effect using Photoshop filters, how to create an "old print" effect, and all sorts of other goodies. We will be mixing images, textures, blending modes and adjustment layers to achieve the final design. Sound interesting? Let’s get to work!
People sometimes talk in the creative field about talent — this abstract concept of some type of natural ability, miraculously bestowed upon a chosen few people. The notion of talent is romantic, mysterious and somehow inspiring; both to those who hope they have it and those who believe they have it.
In this tutorial, we will make a magician’s hat in Adobe Illustrator. We will use 3D effects to create a reference shape for the illustration process, the Pathfinder Panel to combine different shapes and forms, apply nice gradients, create reflections and highlights, and more.
Typography is such a substantial component of design and digital art. In this collection, you’ll feast your eyes on some colorful, high impact artwork featuring stunning typographic compositions.
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