In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a wire pattern brush and how to use it to create a nice USB vector text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters, you will learn how to set up a simple grid and how to create a bunch of pixel perfect shapes using basic tools and effects. Using basic blending and vector shape building techniques along with some simple Transform effects, you will learn how to create the usb connector. Finally, you will learn how to turn all these shapes into a simple pattern brush and how to create the text.
Turn Drab Text Into an Amazing Design Using This Simple USB Vector Text Effect
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- February 4th, 2014
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If you’re about to create an app, website, or really anything relating to the graphic design field or just looking to increase your collection of resources, here you will find the best free stuff! Each month, we’re going collect our favorite vector and Illustrator freebies to feature in a roundup. Here is the second edition of this series, so check out these awesome vector icons, patterns, banners and other useful Illustrator resources! Have other freebies you’d like to share with the Vectips community? We’d love to know–just leave a comment below.
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a simple thermometer illustration in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to set up a simple grid, how to create the pixel perfect main shape and how to add subtle shading. Next using basic blending and vector shape building techniques and taking full advantage of the Appearance panel, you will learn how to create the thermometer tube. Finally, you will learn how to create a simple grid using two tiny paths and a bunch of Transform effects.
