Create A Robotic Pony in Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator can be a little tricky to get your hands around, particularly after getting used to the workflow of applications like Photoshop. The differences between layer use and the creation of objects and shapes can be really strange at first hand.

Create A Robotic Pony in Illustrator

In the following steps you will learn how to create a Robotic Pony. You will start with simple rectangles and ellipses then using multiple fills, several simple techniques as Pathfinder, Clipping Mask... you will create your own robotic Pony.

Let’s get started!

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Manage Your Time to Reap Bigger Profits – A Freelancers’ Guide

Freelancers are those who work from their own comfort zone: be it home or a public café, they can work from any space of their choice. Freelancing, therefore, comes with many advantages, such as flexibility of working space and environment, flexibility of time, and so on. However, many responsibilities come with your decision to freelance.

Manage Your Time to Reap Bigger Profits – A Freelancers’ Guide

When you work in an office, everything is arranged for you, including your system and timelines, but when it comes to freelancing you need to handle all these responsibilities. Being a freelancer sounds easy and is tempting along with its striking benefits; but it is not as flowery as it seems.

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Study of Font Styles and Best Uses for Each

The world of typography can be daunting, to say the least. For a few dollars, you can download 10,000+ fonts in just a few minutes and tens of thousands are available for free if you are willing to sort through them all. Not only are there a plethora of font famillies but there are also the font styles within each family. So, really, the question isn't whether or not you can get a specific font - it's where to begin!

Study of Font Styles and Best Uses for Each

Knowing what fonts should be used where and which ones should be avoided in certain situations will help narrow your search. Then you can further tone down your search by defining the look you are trying to create. Some font styles can add a dimension of femininity, others can add to a grunge design, and still others can create a more corporate look. Even so, the same font can be used to create different looks, which is why it can sometimes be best to keep an open mind when choosing a font to create a certain look.

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65 Fresh and Creative Portfolio Website Designs for Inspiration

Portfolio is the reflection of one’s work and skills; any potential employer actually goes through your portfolio and sees your previous designs and work you have done. Going over your portfolio he decided to either hire you or not. Most employers search on the net; those portfolios which have something different to offer will get noticed and consequently will be hired.

65 Fresh and Creative Portfolio Website Designs for Inspiration

Starting your first online portfolio can spark many questions and anxieties. Your artwork reflects your personality and skill and must make an impression. The designs on your website will be scrutinized, so your portfolio should set a standard for what can be achieved in graphic design. Showcase your best work effectively and you will win over clients.

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40+ Useful Free Online Books for Web Designers

Today, Web site Design is a very important part of current Graphic Design. To keep up with the fast-paced web design industry you must look out self education sources, such as books, books are very important, helps us to build our spirit, give information, helps us to write and think better, help us to chose right or wrong. Books are widely available everywhere as there are non-stop supply of information out there for us web designers.

40+ Useful Free Online Books for Web Designers

Books are keen to assist you indesigning for today’s landscape, rather than rooting you in the past. With modern designers having to cater for mobile browsers, tablets, netbooks and also massive widescreen displays, the concept of design that anticipates and responds to your users’ needs is key. Here are the list of free eBooks which you should find very useful.

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Giveaway: Win Impressionist UI Packs

We are again excited to present you with special, more exciting prizes. InstantShift again came up with cool freebies giveaway as promised. This is our way of saying thanks to our readers for being part of the iShift community and helping us make it to where we are right now.

Giveaway: Win Impressionist UI Packs

We are pleased to announce a giveaway where you have all chances to win 1 developer and 3 personal copies of Impressionist UI Packs.

So Hurry up, read the rules, drop a comment to enter in this contest.

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