How to Use the Active Store UI Kit to Create a Layout
If you've ever seen our UI kits and aren't sure how to start using them, then this is a must-read. This guide will show you how easy it is to create stunning ecommerce web layouts in a matter of minutes using the Active Store UI Kit....Read more
A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating an Outdoor Themed Vector Badge
Without a doubt, drawing graphics by hand is my preferred method of attack. I'm a fan of the slightly imperfect line made by the human hand versus the perfect line made by a vector drawing program. But, you can combine the two to create a powerful work flow. Let's take ...Read more
5 Indispensable Tips to Design More Effective Icons
Icons are one of the most overlooked elements of user interface design. There is often a lot of history behind each icon that you see in your favourite apps and on the web. As a designer, it is your responsibility to attempt to create the 'perfect' icon for a given purp...Read more
Creating Simple Arrow Graphs with Illustrator’s Live Paint Tool
The live paint tool is a powerful tool in Adobe Illustrator. But it's also one that is sometimes overlooked when creating simple shapes. Let's take a look and see how the Live Paint Tool can be used to create some easy arrow graphs....Read more
Create a Vintage Style Vector Bottle Cap
I love vintage style, and there's something incredibly nostalgic about a retro bottle cap design. Creating one in Adobe Illustrator is easy and only takes a few steps. The result makes a great logo or badge for a vintage style website. Let's take a look at the process b...Read more
10 Must Have Casual Script Fonts with a Vintage Flare
Nothing lands closer to a designer's heart than nostalgia. Especially for the 1950s when things were done by hand. Illustration and lettering were essential skills in the designer's arsenal. Just browsing through a magazine from that time period you can find a vast arra...Read more
How to Duplicate Groups and Layers Between Documents in Photoshop.
For designers who often work with multiple documents open in Photoshop, copying an element from one document to another can be a little messy and awkward. In this quick tip I will share the most commonly used method for moving layers between documents, and another (bett...Read more
A Step by Step Guide to Designing an Indie Film Poster
I've always been a fan of film poster design. I think it's the whole idea of creating a story from a single image. Taking just a piece of a film and, telling enough about that film with one design, to entice the audience to see more is a challenge for a designer. But it...Read more