Illustrator TUTfactory » Text Effects

Scribble Type Effect

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:15:25 +0000

In this tutorial we will explore the “Average” command in Adobe Illustrator, and learn how to use it in rather unusual way. In this case, we’ll create abstract scribbles using relatively simple methods and apply it to our type. Let’s get going…

Retro Type Logo

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:23:12 +0000

This tutorial shows you how to create a cool looking retro logo in Adobe Illustrator, this technique is something that only works for logo’s that contain only a few characters, ideally not more than 5. This tutorial is really interesting so let’s try this technique out…

Sketch Font

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:44:12 +0000

There are some popular sketchy fonts available that are great for grungy and hand-drawn designs and illustrations. My problem is, I want to be able to use this sketchy style in any font. Turn’s out, it is actually really easy to do in Illustrator. Moreover, you can create a Graphic Style and easily apply the style to other editable fonts!

Blueprint Style Type

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:13:18 +0000

This blueprint technique has been seen just about everywhere—even on the cover of The Photoshop Help Desk Book by Dave Cross. This is a quick demo using a blend of live effects, filters, and even a little gradient mesh to create a seemingly complex logo treatment. Check out this great Adobe Illustrator tutorial!

Letterpress Type

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:19:16 +0000

A popular typography trend in web design and print design is letterpress styled text. This text styling is easy to do in Photoshop, but in Illustrator, it is super simple to create letterpress styled text while keeping the text editable. Utilizing the Appearance panel and Graphic Styles, you can quickly and consistently apply this style to any editable text and other vector objects.

Leafy Green Type

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:39:09 +0000

With oil prices the way they are today, everybody is thinking Green. In the following Illustrator tutorial, It’ll teach you how to create a Green type treatment. It works great for logos and other design elements. Let’s give it a go!