Create retro graphics in Illustrator. Software: Illustrator CS4 or later Project time: 1-2 hours Skills: Use the Pathfinder panel to knock out and combine shapes, Apply vector textures to shapes Download the support file here In this tutorial, I'll explain how to create a T-shirt design by creating some cool retro graphics just a few simple steps.
Using Illustrator, we'll form some simple vector shapes with the Pen tool and then add textures for a retro aesthetic. We'll also use the Pathfinder panel extensively, particularly the 'Add to shape area' and 'Subtract from shape area' commands. I'll then walk through how to add interest with a limited colour panel. Step 01 First of all, open T-shirt.ai from the support files: this will act as the background for your design. Step 02 Round off the areas where the digits join the hand by creating some curved shapes and hitting 'Subtract from shape area'. Step 03 Using the Pen, Rectangle and Ellipse tools, create a range of geometric shapes. Step 04 Step 05 Step 06 Step 07 Step 08. Fun Illustrations by Joao Lauro Fonte. By amanda Fri, 08/12/2011 - 16:11 João Lauro Fonte is a Brazilian graphic artist currently based in London.
His portfolio is filled with fun, playful, and colorful illustrations all with an undeniable level of wit and humor, of course...my favorite! Swing on over to his portfolio for more and let me know what you think via twitter. Infographics of the Week #20. As you may know by now, Inspired Magazine is a sucker for data visualization.
That’s why we invited Tony Shin – a social media ninja and creative design samurai – to curate the weekly dose of infographics. If you like them as much as we do check out some of the older editions and follow Tony on Twitter and Facebook as well! Hope all of you had a great holiday season! I’m back and here are few I’ve found over the past week that stood out! 1. 2011 Holiday Retail Winners & Losers Since coming back from a holiday break, this infographic by Fast Upfront was quite appropriate. 2. I thought this graphic of the evolution of web design was also a timely infographic. 3.
As I sit here plugging away on my beautiful 15 inch Macbook Pro (and yes, I love my Macbook), this infographic created by the MBA Online team highlights an interesting standpoint about the company vs. fruit comparison. 4. Personal note: I have a soft spot for dogs and especially puppies. Best of Abduzeedo 2011 - Part 2. By AoiroStudio Tue, 01/03/2012 - 03:08 The year 2011 just ended and it has been such a big year for all of us.
I made a round-up of what was the best and interesting posts from Abduzeedo from the year 2011. And here's the second part, I hope you guys will enjoy it! On behalf of the Abduzeedo Team, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year for 2012 and stay abducted by design! Just in case you've missed the first part; here's the link: 10 Excellent Advices for Designers Badass Illustrations by Skottie Young Super Nice Posters for Soccer Fans Great Illustrations by Jeff Delgado 10 Short Videos To Inspire Your Day Awesome Surf Action Photographs Mind-Blowing Illustrations by Loopy Dave Custom Chalk Lettering by Dana Tanamachi Rad Train Graffiti Crazy Old Mules Project Super Creative Ad Campaigns by Lorenzo Vitturi Bible Inspired Poster by Jim LePage Marvelous Mural Art by El Mac and Retna Amazing Bridge Photography Super Creative Illustrations By Tang Yau Hoong.
Bible Inspired Poster Designs by Jim LePage.