Create a Complex, Repeating, Geometric Pattern in Photoshop. For many, the thought of creating a complex geometric pattern in Photoshop might seem like a daunting task.
While complex patterns might look complicated, the techniques used to create them aren't actually that advanced. In this tutorial, we will use vector shapes to design a complex geometric pattern, without the use of any plug-ins or special effects. Let's get started! Tutorial Assets The following assets were used during the production of this tutorial. 26 Repeatable Pixel Patterns 1. Step 1 In Photoshop, make new file by pressing Command/Ctrl-N. Step 2 Hit Command/Ctrl-R to reveal Ruler on left and top of the canvas. Step 3 Drag from vertical ruler to add guide at 125 pixels or half the canvas width.
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I’m going to come out and say it. Total Recall #5: 45+ Great Web and Icon Fonts of 2013. Mar 11 2014 A lot has been said about importance and possibilities of typography.
Whether you are using it in a website design or a graphic design, it has always something to contribute. It is more than a simple instrument to display your content, taglines or headlines; it is a sort of visual art that enormously enhances aesthetics, laconically sets the tone of the website, greatly supports the chosen style and naturally adds a note of personality. However as befits every essential tool, it has some restrictions and should abide by strict conditions when it comes to website design. Not every mind-blowing type can be used in it, yet thanks to several solutions such as @font-face CSS rule and webfont generators majority of the original fonts have got an opportunity to be embedded into design without a hitch.
Today we are going to uncover the best web fonts from 2013 as well as pay particular attention to trendy free icon fonts which are getting more and more popular every year. 38 Typography Tools for Designers (Better Than Adobe Suite) A Swiss Army knife allows you to do a lot of different things at once (like remove a screw or open a wine bottle), but sometimes what you really need is a strong pair of scissors—a tool that only does one thing, but does it much more simply and elegantly.
It’s the same way when working with typography in print design. The Adobe suite is powerful and multifaceted, but when you need to create a new font from scratch or identify the name of a particular typeface, it pays to have a few more specific tools in your toolbox. We’ve rounded up some of the best typography tools online for print designers. Necessity brings him here, not pleasure. Bumbumbum - Part 2. Paula Molnar - Whirling Dervish. Julia Rothman Illustration & Pattern. TYPE: 2014 Letterpress Desk Calendar + Free Shipping.
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As only one side of each card - the face - must serve a purpose, the back is a blank canvas for artistic expression. And it is one that designers are jumping on to with glee, so we've dug out 15 of our favourite designs for custom playing cards. 01. 15 astounding examples of photorealism. These illustrators, painters and artists have an unfathomable talent.
Creating photo realistic portraits and landscapes using only a pen, pencil or brush, the attention to detail and photo realism is absolutely awe-inspiring. Take a look at our picks of the best of the bunch. 01. Rob Hefferan Based in Cheshire, Rob Hefferan is an exceptionally talented figurative artist. 02. Paper art: 30 beautiful examples. We may live in a digital world, but our love affair with paper art has by no means diminished.
Folded into origami and kirigami, laser-cut, layered and made into sculptures, paper artists can transform a humble sheet of old tree into a spectacular artwork. Here are some great of examples of paper art being used imaginatively within contemporary design, giving new life to one of the most ancient arts. You're sure to find the inspiration you're looking for... 01.
Self Preserving The Self Preserving campaign from cosmetics company Lush to promote its use of natural ingredients saw shop windows all over Europe fill with epic paper art. A special hero installation in Lush's flagship store in London's Oxford Street even moved, masterminded by 3D designer Thomas Forsyth. Make Font Management Easier: Universal Type Server 4. When it comes to managing fonts, we all know that easy access, availability and simple organization means more productive work days.
But that’s not always so easy… Enter Extensis. We’ve witnessed their successes in helping designers work better before, and the latest release of their professional-grade font server Universal Type Server 4 is yet another victory. Universal Type Server 4 is built to support creative businesses by helping them “manage, organize and distribute their font libraries” – all while taking the mess out of the font management process. 11 things they didn't teach you at design school.