Archive for the 'Text' Category

Create custom fonts designs

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Every now and again you will need to adjust the shape of a font you are using in a project, Ive needed to do this quite a few times when creating logo concepts that have a play on text shape rather than use a icon/shape logo. It’s an easy technique to learn and will give [...]

Add Radial Gradient in Text

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

This is a tip good for poster art. Add a radial gradient in bold text to spice things up. If you’re tired of using borders and bevels, try this.

Realistic 10-step 3D simulation with reflection in Fireworks 8

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

Our first guest post is written by Lucian. Enjoy!
This tutorial will show how a realistic 3d shape, such as text, could be created in Fireworks 8, a 2d software.

How to Make Text Glow Better

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

Instead of using the default Glow filter for the text, you can use other methods to make your text shine in the dark. This tutorial will show you a combination of them.

Create Web2.0 logos with Fireworks

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

You can make your very own Web2.0-style logo with Adobe Fireworks. Here I’ll teach you a few simple techniques that can help you do just that. There are more methods out there, but here’s my favorite ones.