Let’s Create a Beautiful and Elegant portfolio in Photoshop Hi everyone, in this tutorial you are going to learn how to create an amazing and elegant portfolio layout in Photoshop. We are also going to learn how to create an elegant image slider and How to use vectors and gradient properly in your designs. Here’s what we need for this layout. We need a set of high quality “universal vector icons”, Curly flower vectors and some gradient from the amazing collection of 27,000 gradient set. Now we have everything we need so let’s get started. Step 1 First we need to create a new document and size should be 1000 pixel width and 1000 pixel height. Step 2 Now we are going to color out background. Step 3: Now we need to Duplicate the background layer by right-clicking on the layer and click “duplicate layer” or you can do that by pressing “CMD+J” for MAC or “Ctrl + J” if you are using PC. Step 4 We need to create some focus effect or spotlight effect. Step 5 Now open your “Curly flower vectors set” and use a vector on the upper left corner as well. Step 6
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11 killer tips for a successful Tumblr blog | Tumblr Tumblr provides a simple and highly effective platform to share ideas, inspirational concepts and to showcase awesome work to a thriving design community. But with the number of Tumblr blogs approaching the 100 million mark, how can you ensure your blog stands out from the pack? It may seem an overwhelming task, but there are things you can do. Likes and reblogs Two years ago today I set up a Tumblr blog called Type Worship. After a few months Type Worship was included in Tumblr’s Typography Spotlight section, after which it grew so fast I had to turn off email alerts for likes and followers. Here are some principles, learned through my own trial and error, that can be adapted to your own Tumblr blogs... 01. The majority of blogs are very generalist, discussing the owner’s views on anything and everything. What's your angle, your passion? 02. Like any piece of design work, first impressions count. Consider choosing a blog name that describes what it’s all about. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08.
20 Excellent Photoshop Tutorials for Web Designers This post is a roundup of latest free web design resources released during the month of March. This collection includes patterns, icons, themes, and… Continue Reading → These days many artists are collaborating with big brands in order to reach a mass market. As well as interiors, artists and designers are… Continue Reading → This post is a roundup of latest free web design resources released during the month of February. Continue Reading → Creating Complex Style Illustrations: A Process Learn the process of making a tribal-style illustration using only some fundamental techniques in Adobe Illustrator. This is more of a process overview than a play-by-play tutorial and thus, some basic skills in the program are needed in order to follow along. The main goal here is to show a workflow process, and from there, it’s up to you to add your own style and aesthetical preferences to your piece. I encourage you to let loose and experiment while doing this project! Preview Tutorial Resources Overview of the Layering First, I want to show you the layer overview of the design so you have an idea of what we are trying to accomplish. Step 1: Setting Up and Preparing Your Work Area Open Adobe Illustrator and create a new document. After you have placed the image, scale it to about 300% of its original size by right-clicking on it and choosing Transform > Scale from the menu. Lock the layer so you don’t accidentally move it while you’re working. Step 2: Tracing the Image Step 13: The Finale
How to Make a Zine Zine-making isn’t about rules or knowledge; it’s about freedom and POWER. Zines are self-published, small-circulation, often nonprofit books, papers, or websites. They usually deal with topics too controversial or niche for mainstream media, presented in an unpolished layout and unusual design. Everyone, from a major NGO to a teenager like you, can be an author (and also an editor, art director, and publisher) of a zine, and that’s part of what makes them so awesome. Since the invention of the photocopy machine, zine-making has been one most popular forms of independent publishing, especially in underground communities. There’s a whole wiki devoted to zines here. Nowadays (boy I sound old all of a sudden) you can make a digital zine/mag and reach people on the other end of the planet in a blink, but what’s nicer than a little handmade book you can hold in your non-virtual hands? There are tons of ways to make a zine, of course. You’ll need: You will NOT need: Glue Tape A stapler 1. 2. 3.
Illustrator Training Crash Course for Beginners (Free) Last updated on 1 April 2014 This is the most popular FREE Illustrator training course created for beginners interested to learn Adobe Illustrator. Each lesson will take around 20 mins to complete and you will be able to learn the basic fundamental techniques in 30 days. In this Illustrator training course, I will not be drilling down in detail how each feature works. This is one of the best courses for starters and beginners. Remember to subscribe to my RSS feeds for new upcoming illustrator tutorials and tips. Update April 2014 – More than 8,000 users have completed this Illustrator training course and recommended it to their friends! Illustrator Training – Week 1 Day 1: What is Illustrator Day 2: Getting Started in Illustrator Day 3: Drawing Basic Shapes Day 4: Drawing with Pencil Tool Day 5: Drawing with Pen Tool Day 6: Weekend Break Day 7: Weekend Break Thanks for supporting this Illustrator training course! See the list of all Illustrator tutorials. About The Author: Tony Soh
How to Create Super-Malleable Effects with Colorful Lines These days colorful lines are one of the most malleable effects you can easily create in Photoshop. They simply fit everywhere and can look really awesome. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create these fantastic colorful effects using only Photoshop. I'll show you how to compose illustration with these effects. Let's get to it! Video Tutorial Our video editor Gavin Steele has created this video tutorial to compliment this text + image tutorial. Preparation First let's grab the photos we'll be using in this tutorial: girl and teddy, which are taken from one of my favorite stock sites 123rf.com. Step 1 Start by opening the girl image, then grab the Pen Tool (P) and start extracting. While extracting, take a look at the arrows, they indicate shadows. Step 2 Create a new document that is 1200 pixels by 950 pixels, with a of 300 px/inch. Tip: Your background colors are up to personal taste. Step 3 Now grab the Burn Tool (O), then set the Range to Midtones and Exposure to around 30%. Step 4
Visual Design - University of California, San Diego | Coursera Course Syllabus A blank canvas is full of possibility. If you have an idea for a user experience, how do you turn it into a beautiful and effective user interface? This covers covers principles of visual design so that you can effectively organize and present information with your interfaces. You'll learn concrete strategies to create user interfaces, including key lessons in typography, information architecture, layout, color, and more. Topics include: visual designBauhaus graphic design principlestypography interface layout information architecture Recommended Background No background is required; all are welcome! Course Format This course will be available in a self-paced format.
15 Top Resources For Learning Photoshop Online Adobe Photoshop is one of the most powerful and impactful photo editing program that can turn your imagination into reality without any hitch. There are so many resources and tutorials available online that you can master the skills of Photoshop without attending any class/es. Today we are listing 15 Very useful sites to Learn Photoshop online that takes off the load of huge monetary expenditure on learning Photoshop. Most of the tutorials are absolutely free and you can access them anytime as per your convenience. Little bit of time devotion, lots of hardwork and devotion will make you an expert of Photoshop. If you like this article, you might be interested in some of our other articles on Photoshop Shortcuts, Top Photoshop Tips, Photoshop Tricks, and Photoshop Manipulation Tutorials. Advertisement Good Tutorials More Information on Good Tutorials Tutorialized Learn tips and tricks, cool effects, and how to use the Photoshop tools more effectively. More Information on Tutorialized Tutorvid
50 Beautiful Color Palettes for Your Next Web Project Choosing the right color scheme is essential to your website’s success. Your layout and other design choices — including font — should be developed in concert with your color scheme, which can ensure readability, cohesiveness, and beauty in the final product. Unfortunately, making that choice or creating a color palette from scratch can be quite the challenge. Getting the Most Out of This Post Before diving into the color palettes I’ve collected, I want to mention a few tools that can help you get the most out of this post. Editor’s Note: Want to make your own palettes even better? Remember that Photoshop will display certain colors far more vibrantly than they will look on the web when you use hex codes. That’s all. Pick Your Palette Bonus Resources! If you’re anything like me, then this post has inspired you to brush up on your color theory and the skills necessary to put it to good use on your next project, in which case I highly recommend checking out the following articles:
Jad Abumrad: Why “Gut Churn” Is an Essential Part of the Creative Process What’s gut churn? Radiolab creator and host Jad Abumrad describes it as the radical uncertainty that’s a core part of any creative process that really pushes the envelope. You’re entering unknown territory, and working without a map. Using examples from Radiolab’s own evolution, Jad shares the benefits of negative feedback and how we can look out for “pointing arrows” that can help guide our work (even when it hurts). Jad Abumrad is the host and creator of Radiolab, which reaches roughly 2 million people per month. He’s been called a “master of the radio craft” for his unique ability to combine cutting edge sound-design, cinematic storytelling and a personal approach to explaining complex topics, from the stochasticity of tumor cells to the mathematics of morality. Radiolab NY Times Profile @jadabumrad
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