Best Photoshop Icon Design Tutorials Created in 2010

In today's post we have compiled a very useful list of Adobe Photoshop icon design tutorials that will teach you the techniques you will need for designing your own icons using mainly Photoshop. If you have a passion for Icon Design or are a GUI designer on the search for some tips then these tutorials will definitely help you achieve your goal! Enjoy and stay creative! [fblike] Create a Beautiful Paint Brush Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist explains how to design semi-realistic objects achieved through simple procedures. The tutorial mostly uses shape layers, which enables you to edit them later on and make your work more flexible and scalable. Create a Cute Twitter Bird Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial you can learn how to create a cute Twitter-like bird icon in Photoshop. Create a Colorful Cake Illustration in Photoshop Here you can make a wonderful, tasty and colorful cake without having to do the dishes afterwards! This illustration was created using Photoshop shapes and a bit of painting. Create a Set of Glossy Metallic Icons in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist is going to teach you how to make a stylish, metallic Adobe Icon Set with a glossy finish. Create a 3D Industrial-style Download Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial you can teach yourself how to create a unique 3D download folder icon with textures. Learn some useful techniques for creating more visually impressive 3D icons. Create a Battery Core Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist will be creating a semi-realistic, sci-fi icon that could be used as a battery or dock icon. Create a Cardboard Box Icon in Photoshop In this Photoshop tutorial, you'll be shown how to make a cardboard box that can be used for a number of purposes; such as for icons or for other design purposes. The procedure used to create the cardboard box is simple and easy to understand, using tools such as the Gradient Tool and the Polygonal Lasso Tool. How to Create a 3D Book Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial you can learn how to draw a 3D book icon from scratch with the help of Photoshop. The artist uses tools such as the Pen Tool, Polygonal Lasso Tool, and Gradient Tool, among other things. A strong proficiency in drawing shapes is needed. Create a Chalkboard Icon Using Photoshop and IconBuilder In this tutorial you will learn some important concepts as well as how to work with some third-party apps. Projector Icon Design Tutorial In this tutorial, easy steps and techniques are shown to help you design a simple yet attractive projector icon. It’s easy to follow and to play with. New Imac Mini Icon Design Tutorial In this detailed tutorial the artist will walk you through the process of creating a realistic looking new imac mini; you’ll be able to use the imac as an illustration or an icon. In this tutorial you’ll be getting to grips with photoshops shapes and smart objects. Draw a 3D LCD Monitor with Photoshop This tutorial is targeted at achieving a detailed 3D LCD monitor using Adobe Photoshop. The result could be used as an icon. To arrive at the final design, basic Photoshop features will be used; such as selection tools, layer styles, the Gradient Tool, the Pen Tool, and more. A proficiency in utilizing the Pen Tool and the Lasso Tool is needed in order to get the most out of this Photoshop tutorial. Create a Photo Realistic iPhone in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist will show you how to create a photo realistic image of Apple’s newly released iPhone4. How to Create a Photo Realistic Camera Photoshop is a great tool to work with both vector and pixel shapes. In this tutorial you can see a powerful combination of vector shapes, layer styles, and manual drawing that have been used to create a photorealistic camera. Create a Realistic Credit Card in Photoshop In today’s quick tip tutorial the artist will demonstrate how to create a realistic-looking credit card using Photoshop and Illustrator in just a few short steps. Create a Camera Lens Icon in Photoshop Icon design is a fun but detailed process. In this tutorial, the artist demonstrates how to create a camera lens icon using Photoshop. Shiny Lock Icon Design Tutorial In this tutorial, you can learn how to create a shiny lock icon design. Digital Camera Icon in Photoshop Most of the digital cameras are designed to be small and portable. Here you can learn how to create a digital camera icon in Photoshop. Make a 3D Recycling Bin Icon with Photoshop Through this Photoshop icon design tutorial, the artist will show you how to make an appealing drawing of a recycling bin with crumpled and creased white paper inside and around it — all from scratch. Create a Realistic iMac Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist demonstrates how to create a realistic iMac icon in Photoshop that includes a 27-inch screen, a keyboard as well as a mouse. How to Make a 3D Folder Icon in Photoshop In this icon design tutorial, you can learn how to create a three-dimensional folder with an appealing perspective — all from scratch — using basic drawing and blending mode techniques in AdobePhotoshop. Create an Electrical Outlet Icon in Photoshop In today’s tutorial, the artist will be making use of vector masks and layer styles in Photoshop to create a high quality electrical outlet icon. Create a Glossy High Resolution Box Art Icon with Photoshop In today’s tutorial the artist will demonstrate how to create a glossy high resolution box art icon with photoshop. How to Create a Cute Yellow Alien Icon in Photoshop This detailed icon design tutorial is meant to show you how to use Photoshop to create cute, cartoony creatures. In this case, a robotic-like yellow alien will be created. Create an Iconic Retro-Modern Ball Chair in Photoshop The ball chair, popularized by Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio was the cornerstone of any mid-century or 1960’s living area. In this tutorial the artist will teach you how to create this iconic piece of furniture from scratch in Photoshop. How To Design An iPad Icon In Photoshop Tutorial In this tutorial you will learn how to create a cool iPad icon by putting together simple shapes and then applying layer effects on them in Photoshop. How to Create a 3D House Icon with Photoshop In this tutorial, the artist will teach you how to design a house icon in Adobe Photoshop. This artist has focused mainly on the flexible use of Layer Styles to give the different shapes its colors, giving us the ability to scale our work easier if needed. Create a Beautiful Guitar Icon Photoshop Tutorial In this tutorial the artist will show you how to start from scratch and draw your own guitar icon in Photoshop. You can create your own wood texture and create a guitar using the basic tools of Photoshop. Make a 3D Pencil and Paper Icon in Photoshop In this Adobe Photoshop icon creation tutorial, you will learn how to create a high-quality three-dimensional pen and paper icon from scratch. How to Make a Professional Buddy Icon in Photoshop In this intermediate-level tutorial, the artist will show you how to make an awesome icon from scratch using Photoshop. You will need basic knowledge of Photoshop and familiarity with the Pen Tool (P). Draw Golden Pen and Envelope Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist uses Photoshop to create a fancy looking golden pen and envelope icon. How to Create a Social Media UFO Icon In today’s tutorial the artist will demonstrate how to create a completely unique UFO inspired social media icon based on a theme. Create a Detailed Vintage Television Icon in Photoshop In today’s tutorial, the artist will demonstrate how to create a detailed vintage television icon using Photoshop’s vector editing capabilities. Create a Cardboard Box Filled With Glossy Icons In today’s tutorial you can learn how to create two types of icons. The first type of icon you will learn here is how to create a grungy cardboard box. How To Create A Magnifying Glass Icon In Photoshop This tutorial shows us how easy it is to create a magnifying glass icon in Photoshop. How To Create A Grungy And “Sticky” Icon With Photoshop This tutorial will teach you how to create a grungy icon and save it as a transparent PNG file. How to Create a Battery Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist will draw a battery icon in Photoshop. The key here is layer style Gradient Overlay. Using this layer style we can add lighting into the battery and give it a 3D look. Create  a Slick External Harddisk in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist will show you how to create a modern, slick external hard disk by only using Photoshop. Create a Glossy High-Tech 3D Speaker Icon In this tutorial you can create a shiny speaker icon. This tutorial is based on teaching some simple ways of using the Layer Styles to create a great 3D speaker. How to Create a Realistic Fountain Pen In this tutorial, you’ll learn to design a realistic calligraphy pen from scratch. This tutorial involves a simple use of the Pen Tool and a few flexible Layer Styles. How To Design A Detailed Mini Cooper Icon In Photoshop In this tutorial the artist will teach you how to create a large 512×512 car icon, based on a lovely BMW Mini Cooper. How To Design A Detailed Printer Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist will be creating a printer icon; suitable for both the web and print. How to Design a Speedometer Icon in Photoshop In this detailed Photoshop Tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an amazing speed counter icon and also some nice tricks and tips you can apply on your daily basis when dealing with icon design in Photoshop. How to Create a Beautiful Printer Icon Photoshop Tutorial In this tutorial you can learn how to create this beautiful printer icon with reflections and shadows - all within Photoshop. Render a High Detail Leica M8 Camera Photoshop Tutorial In this tutorial the artist will show you how to recreate this stunning image of a limited edition white Leica M8. This is a very lengthy Photoshop tutorial that will show you every step of the process. How To Create a Detailed Briefcase Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial you will be guided how to create a detailed briefcase icon in Photoshop. Create Mail Box With Flag Icon In Photoshop In this tutorial the artist will show you how to create mail box with flag icon in Photoshop. Quickly and easily to draw the pen icon # Draw a Trophy Icon in Photoshop In this tutorial the artist demonstrates how to draw a trophy icon in Photoshop. Create a Google Docs Icon This guide will walk you through how to design a Google Docs icon. Create a Motorola Droid Style Phone in Photoshop Recreating electronic devices in Photoshop is a great way to learn. In this tutorial the artist will demonstrate how to create a Motorola Droid style phone in Photoshop. IPhone 4G Photoshop Tutorial In this tutorial you can learn how to create a new Iphone 4G by using Photoshop. Create a Microchip Icon Using Photoshop In this tutorial, the artist is going to show you how to create a isometric microchip icon using basic drawing tools and transformations. Create Wooden Bin Icon In this tutorial the artist will show you how to create wooden bin icon. 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