Best of the Vector Web – November 2011
Each month, we search the web for the best vector-related content and showcase it here for you all to enjoy. This month, we showcase high quality tutorials on creating interactive magazines in...
View ArticleCheck Out the New Tuts+ Premium
Over 45,000 people have joined Tuts+ Premium since it was first launched more than 3 years ago. Today, we’re very happy to announce a complete overhaul, including a beautiful redesign, 27 popular...
View ArticlePremium Vector Pack – Asian Dragons
According to the Chinesse lunar calendar 2012 will be the year of the Dragon. This set of ten traditional asian inspired dragons include a variety of flying and fire spitting motifs. Learn more at the...
View ArticleQuick Tip: Using Quick Apply in InDesign CS5
Quick Apply is a feature that holds the ability to allow an InDesign user to save time when accessing styles, commands, scripts and features. The Quick Apply panel is a shortcut to everything InDesign...
View ArticleWorking with Orthographic Projections and Basic Isometrics
A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This tutorial by Cody Walker was first published on November 25th 2008. This is the...
View ArticleCraig Mod: Post Artifact Book Design Thinking
Just because you missed that awesome conference, doesn’t mean that you can’t still watch the lectures! This weekend we’re sharing a great talk from MFA Interaction Design. In this talk, Craig Mod,...
View ArticleMake a Fun Holiday Reindeer Illustration
Take an in-depth look at the process of designing and illustrating a holiday reindeer illustration. This tutorial covers illustration style, color selection, shading and touches on typography. The...
View ArticleQuick Tip: How to Create a Simple Web Button Set Using the Appearance Panel
In the following tutorial you will learn how to create your own web buttons set. First, using the Rectangle Tool along with some Pathfinder and Offset options plus a Rounded Corners effect you will...
View ArticleHow to Draw a Vector, Music Folder Icon
Read this tutorial and learn how to draw a music folder icon in Illustrator. We’ll use the 3D Revolve tool and Extrude & Bevel effects. They are put into use throughout the entire workflow,...
View ArticleCommunity Project: Design a Custom Vectortuts+ Paper Toy, Round 3
Vectortuts+ loves Illustration and discovering new talent, so today we are proud to be showcasing the final round of the Vectortuts+ Paper Toy Project. Don’t worry if you missed out, there is still...
View ArticleCreate a Detailed Toilet Plunger Illustration
In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a toilet plunger illustration. You’ll use basic shape building techniques, along with advanced Illustrator tools, to compose the best plunger...
View ArticleQuick Tip: How to Make an iOS Style Mobile Navigation Bar
In this Quick Tip you will learn how to make an iOS style mobile navigation bar complete with icons. This easy to follow tutorial is great for a beginner to intermediate skill level. let’s get started!
View ArticleCreate a Cute Robot Using Adobe Illustrator – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial
Today, we have another Tuts+ Premium tutorial, which is available exclusively for Premium members. This tutorial contains unusual technique for creating Opacity Masks and plenty of effective...
View ArticleQuick Tip: How to Create a Watercolor Background Using Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial we will learn how to create Watercolor Background using a Gradient Mesh, tools of deformation and Blending Modes. The techniques which are described here allow the creation of complex...
View ArticleCommunity: Peer Review 03
Vectortuts+ is all about helping people turbo charge their skills, and today we have another special community post that will help our readers take their images to the next level. The best thing is,...
View ArticlePaul Boag: Get Clients to say ‘Yes!’
Just because you missed that awesome conference, doesn’t mean that you can’t still watch the lectures! This weekend we’re sharing a great talk from Carsonified. In this talkat FOWD NYC, Paul Boag...
View ArticleCreating a Simple, Snowy Seamless Pattern
If you’re in the north of the northern hemisphere as I am, it’s coming towards winter. With the holidays coming up, we’re hoping for a white holiday! In today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to...
View ArticleQuick Tip: An Introduction to Live Preflight with InDesign CS5
Traditionally designers would check their layouts manually for errors by using a host of different menus or panels. Commonly known as Preflight, this process has now been turned on its head by the...
View ArticleCreate a Steel, Vector Power Button Set
In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a steel vector power button set in Adobe Illustrator. A power button symbol can be used on a interface design or as a positive digital metaphor...
View Article15 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Digital Illustrators and Designers
As we count down the days until Christmas, it’s time to make our lists and check them twice. Today we have an awesome gift guide full of hand picked goodies for illustrators and designers. Make sure...
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