![]() |
home > Tips & Tutorials > Software > Illustrator > TEXT EFFECTS AND FONTS ILLUSTRATOR
GO BACK TO ILLUSTRATOR TUTORIALS MAIN PAGE
GO BACK TO ILLUSTRATOR RESOURCES PAGE
Huge List of Adobe Illustrator Plugins and Filters -
If you are an Adobe Illustrator user, then this mega-list of Adobe Illustrator Plug-ins is just what you are looking for.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
||
llustrator Tutorials - How To Wrap Text Around An Object In Photoshop - If you want to take some text and wrap it around an object there are some complicated procedures using the Shear filter that will yield very precise results, but for most uses the following quick and easy technique will produce the desired effect.
Illustrator Tutorials - Create Headlines That Demand Attention - The 3D effects in Adobe® Illustrator® CS are a great way to add eye-popping dimension to headline text. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how extrude a 2D object, add a bevel, and adjust the lighting. If you’ve never worked with 3D objects before, you will find these controls easy to master. If you’re an old hand at the 3D process, you can enjoy the fact that now you don’t have to leave Illustrator to render in 3D.
Illustrator
Tutorials - Format Type with Character and Paragraph Styles - Character and paragraph styles are the latest feature in
Adobe Illustrator’s long history of typographic excellence.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how character and paragraph
styles can save you time and ensure consistent text formatting.
Illustrator
Tutorials - How to Create 3D Text in Illustrator -
Use the blend to add dimension to your text.
Illustrator Tutorials - How to Create Spiral Type in Illustrator - Spiral Type is easy to make yet it is one of the most compelling text effects.
Illustrator Tutorials - How to Create Gradient Type in Illustrator - Gradients can create great looking effects when used right.
Illustrator Tutorials - Clipping Masks - Clipping masks is a feature in Illustrator that enables you to mask out an image that you placed within the Illustrator document.
Illustrator Tutorials - Get the Most Out of OpenType Fonts - OpenType fonts include expanded character sets that allow you to substitute one version of a letter form for another. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to view and apply swashes, fractions, ornaments, and ligatures.
Illustrator Tutorials- Customizing Fonts - Customizing fonts for logo type and other typographic solutions is very fun and easy with Illustrator.
Illustrator Tutorials - Type on a Path - Typing on a path can't be any easier than it is on Illustrator. You can type on ANY TYPE OF PATH.
Illustrator Tutorials - Type Wrap - Type wrap works kind of like the AREA TYPE tool.
RECENT ARTICLES from Graphic Design BloG
test on prod
test
![]() |
![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
|
Starting a Graphic Design Business: Part II
You’re in the Money
In our last post we identified some of the advisors you’ll need on your team as you start a graphic design business. Lucky for you, the logistical fun doesn’t end there. Armed with your graphic design education and ready to take on your first project, you’ll first need a pricing structure. Design [...]
Starting Your Graphic Design Business: Part I
Learning the Biz
Graphic Design schools will sharpen your artistic talents, but what about your business acumen? If starting a design business appeal to you, however, both sides of your brain need to be functioning. In order to get You, Inc., off the ground, knowing the nuts and bolts of business ownership is just as essential [...]
3D Photoshop Object Projects and Tutorials - Part II
More 3D for Fun and FunctionIn our last article we presented some nifty examples of what you can do with Photoshop in creating your own 3D objects. There are literally thousands of PS objects that you can download from the Internet, but the process of making your own Photoshop 3D items is not only fun [...]
3D Photoshop Object Projects and Tutorials - Part I
Practice Makes Perfect
After a while, it seems that plain old 2D Photoshop images are lacking when it comes to creativity for some of your graphic design projects. Maybe you have thought about doing more 3D work but didn’t know where to start. The following Photoshop tutorials can help you create some nice objects. All that [...]
The Do?s and Don?ts of a Successful Portfolio - Part II
Presentation and Eye Appeal
What would your reaction be if you were served a plate of food at a restaurant that had dust, lint, or smudges on the dish? Now let’s switch this scenario around and put this in the context of a job seeker presenting a portfolio that has dust, lint, and smudges on the [...]
The Do?s and Don?ts of a Successful Portfolio - Part I
The Basics
At long last you’ve landed a job interview at a design firm. You’re excited, nervous, and worried all at the same time. You realize that part of the interview process hinges on presenting a strong portfolio. But where do you begin?
You’ve got lots of examples from projects while going to your graphic design college [...]
All Graphic Design Resources is a Directory Full of Tools for Graphic Designers
All Graphic Design Portal is a Graphic Design education directory with resources & articles for Graphic Designers & Web Designers including a Design forum, blog, graphics software tips, graphic design jobs, advice for new designers about design schools and education as well as tips for freelance graphic design business owners, and much more.
Inspirational Buisness Cards
Best of Brochure Design
Cool Business Cards that will make your jaws drop
What type of music do you listen to when designing?
Envelope Printing???
My art gallery
Pantone/Photoshop question
Beautiful, just great design
How to show cut lines for business card slits?