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20 Top Photoshop Icon Design Tutorials

Web Design — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:18:56 +0000

Icons can spice up a website and make it look that extra bit special. I have compiled a list of 20 tutorials from many different websites that teach you how to create icons in Adobe Photoshop. There is a great selection of icon tutorials listed here, for beginners and also advanced Photoshop users.

If you want to add to the list with an icon tutorial you have found online that you find useful, feel free to drop us a comment and share it with us and the WebDesignDev community. Also, what icon tutorial did you enjoy best? (Title Image From Icon Dock’s Rocky Vector Icon Set)

Places I Use To Find Icons

When I want to find icons to use in various web projects, I often head over to one of the following sites…

IconArchive – This website has a great selection of different icon sets. I love the search feature, and often find the icons i’m looking for, if not more!

IconFinder – Icon Finder is an amazing new web app. I love the way they have styled their site, and the user interface is amazing. There is a great collection of icons listed here, and its so easy to use.

Safety Icon Design

Learn how to create this lush safety icon using photoshop.

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CS3 Icons

Ps Hero teaches us how to create Adobe styled CS3 buttons in 10 easy steps.

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Yellow Helmet

PSD Tuts teaches us how to create a yellow helmet icon from a real image of one.

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iTunes Icon

Elite By Design have a nice tutorial on how to create an iTunes styled button for the iPhone and iPod touch.

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Computer Icon

This is a nice downloadable tutorial on how to create a realistic computer monitor icon.

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Glossy RSS Icon

Create this beautiful RSS Icon for your blog in this tutorial.

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Jaguar Styled Folder Icon

Learn how to create a beautiful Mac OS X based folder icon in Photoshop.

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Speed Gauge Watch

Create this very realistic speed gauge watch in Photoshop.

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LG LCD Monitor Icon

Learn how to create this very stylish LG monitor icon using Photoshop.

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Folder Icon

Learn how to create this customizable folder icon in only 8 simple steps using Photoshop.

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Hard Drive Icon

Create a hard drive icon in many different colours. This can then be styled to fit your web design.

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Shiny Lock Icon

Another fantastic tutorial from PSD Tuts. Learn how to create a stunning shiny lock icon.

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World Icon

Learn how to create this spectacular world icon. The coloured and light effects are amazing.

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Traffic Cone

Follow this Photoshop tutorial to create a realistic road cone icon.

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3d Mp3 Player

Learn how to create a realistic mp3 player like the one below in this tutorial.

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Pencil Icon

Learn how to create this big super shiny pencil icon. You can then resize it accordingly.

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Calendar Icon

This icon would look good next to your blog posts timestamp. You can customize the colours too to fit your design.

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Photoshop Shield

PSD Tuts teaches us how to create this Photoshop shield they occasionally use for post title images.

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Subscribe Badges

After creating these, you could use these badges on your blog / website to get visitors to subscribe to your RSS feed.

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XP Style Monitor Icon

PSD Tuts teaches us how to create this Windows XP styled monitor icon.

The Ultimate Web Design Resource List

Web Design — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:20:03 +0000

This is WebDesignDev’s Ultimate Web Design Resource List. If you are a web designer, then this is heaven for you. Included within the list are free downloadable icon sets, WordPress themes, vector wallpapers for your desktop, free Photoshop brushes and some awesome WordPress plugins. We have divided the post up into categories to make it easier for you to read through and select the goodies you like.

Icons

There are a wide variety of icons and icon packs i have posted here. They are all free to download, and they all look beautiful. I can find a use for each and every icon.

Chemical Icon Pack

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Milky Part 1

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128 Free Icons By Function

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Milky Part 2

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Wifun Icons

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Milky Part 3

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Web Application Icon Set

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Milky Part 4

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Apple Mail Icons

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Milky Part 5

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Massive Collection of Feed Icons

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Milky Part 6

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CS3 Work Folders

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Milky Part 7

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Ruby on Rails Icon Pack

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Milky Part 8

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Bright – Awesome Icon Set!

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Milky Part 9 [Final]

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WordPress Themes

Here is a nice selection of free downloadable WordPress Themes. They look smashing!

Yoghourt

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Tech World

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Desk

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Super Bowl

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Grunge Floral

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Craftwork

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Wallpapers

Web designers always need a beautiful looking desktop wallpaper. Here is a nice selection of lovely wallpapers that are all free to download and come in a variation of different sizes.

Coca Cola

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Silent City

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Fly To The Sky

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Magic Hands

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Rising Sun

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Photoshop Brushes

I have included a nice few sets of Photoshop Brushes that are all free to download. They look stunning and can be used in basically every project. Click on the brush set to go to the download page.

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HTML / XHTML Templates

These templates can be customized, modified and ripped apart to fit your needs.

Shape

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2 Breed

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Solitude

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Grunge Era

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Vector Lover

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Jet 30

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New Rise

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Green Web

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WordPress Plugins

There are some fantastic WordPress Plugins out there at the moment. On webDesignDev we use quite alot of very useful plugins. These are must have plugins for your WordPress site. Also they are all compatible with WordPress 2.7+.

Wp Super Edit

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Google Analyticator

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AddToAny

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jQuery Lightbox Plugin

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Smart Youtube Plugin

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SMS Text Message

Best of The Web – May 2009

Web Design — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:54:43 +0000

Its been a long and hard working month, but in May there has been some really great productive content posted online. I have put all the ramblings from May 09 into a big tin, shaken it up a bit and picked out the best stuff to put together into a compilation. I have separated the compilation into tutorials, free downloads, inspiration and interviews. Of course I couldn’t fit everything into this post, but if you have any submissions for June then drop us a comment.

Tutorials

Throughout May, there have been some outstanding tutorials. Heres some of the best…

Create An Abstract Vector Design Using Illustrator

This brilliant tutorial will teach you how to create an abstract vector illustration using Adobe Illustrator. The colours used are beautiful.
http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-create-an-abstract-vector-design-in-illustrator

9 Tips For Web Design Brand Building

Some awesome tips here for building your web design brand.
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/9-tips-for-brand-building-with-web-design/

Using Blends To Create Depth

This great tutorial will teach you how to use blends to create depth in your illustration.
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/2d__and__photoshop/using_blends_to_create_depth

Design a Realistic Website Layout

Learn how to create an amazing realistic website in this tutorial by Grafpedia!
http://www.grafpedia.com/tutorials/design-a-realistic-website-layout-in-photoshop

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Free Downloads

Everyone loves freebies. Here are a few icons, wallpapers and other freebies!

Ornament Vector Set

These beautiful vector ornament icons can be used to help you create that floral background or wallpaper.
http://duroart.deviantart.com/art/Ornaments-Set-2-121106248

Osmala Wallpaper

This funny wallpaper is a parody of Swine Flu. You can download it for your desktop or iPhone.
http://abduzeedo.com/wallpaper-week-49-osmala

32 Free Vector Icons

A nice free vector icon set. They all look the part.
http://garcya.us/blog/32-free-vectors-mega-vector-mix-collection/

100 Icon Sets / 50,000+ Icons

The mother of all icon collections. There are 100 Icon Sets containing over 50,000+ Icons!
http://www.iconfinder.net/ultimate

75 Graffiti Fonts

A web designer needs great looking fonts all the time. Here are 75 amazing graffiti fonts that you can grab for free!
http://garcya.us/blog/75-free-graffiti-fonts/

Retro Toys Icon Set

A nice small Toy Icon Set free from Smashing Magazine. These icons look great!
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/05/10/retro-toys-a-free-icon-set/

Beautiful Fractals Brushes

These free Photoshop Brushes can be used for personal use. They look brilliant.
http://garcya.us/blog/beautiful-free-fractals-brushes/

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Inspiration

Web Designers can never be short of inspiration. Here are some great resources for design inspiration.

Weekly Vector Inspiration

Number 18 of a weekly series. This post has loads of vector inspiration for web designers. Some of these illustrations are outstanding!
http://vectips.com/inspiration/weekly-vector-inspiration-18/

Hello!

This is a brilliant vector that has been put together and drawn with much precision.
http://bloodsweatvector.com/apparel/hello-2

Malibu

This Malibu illustration is very inspirational for designers.
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Malibu/216567

King Village Monster

A random but clever vector illustration.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floship/2617709906/

I Only Surf On Comets

Love this comet surfing vector illustration.
http://www.threadless.com/product/1821/I_Only_Surf_on_Comets

Paisley Guitar

A very colourful vector illustration. In this illustration there are so many different objects and patterns.
http://flatau.deviantart.com/art/paisley-guitar-95902876

Digital Love

A very colourful and inspirational vector illustration. This one is a must see!

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Interviews

These great interviews are very interesting to read, and very inspirational.

Hongkiat Liam

Over at incomediary, mike interviews Hongkiat liam the maker, creator and owner of hongkiat.com
http://www.incomediary.com/hongkiat-lim-interview-quitting-your-day-job-to-become-a-problogger/

Nate Whitehill – Creating The Perfect Blog Design

This is a brilliant interview. Michael Dunlop from incomediary interviews Nate Whitehill on the perfect blog design.
http://www.incomediary.com/nate-whitehill-interview-creating-the-perfect-blog-design/

Nick La Blogging About Web Design

If you are a web design, you must have heard of ndesign-studio.com, and some of nicks other websites such as bestwebgallery.com and webdesignerwall.com.
http://www.incomediary.com/nick-la-interview-making-money-online-blogging-about-web-design/

Beautiful Free Icon Sets For Web Designers

Web Design — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:02:36 +0000

Everyone loves icons. They can be used to make a website stand out. There are lots of icons on the internet that you have to pay for, but there are loads that are free also. I have compiled a list of some of the best free icons for web designers. These icons are amazing quality, and look fantastic. There are a wide mix of different styles, so enjoy! Also if you think more should be added to the list, post a link in a comment and it will be added to the next icon list.