Since the first functional 3D printers were created 30 years ago they have been used to create car parts, smartphone cases, fashion accessories and even artificial organs. Not only is the technology impressive, so are the different types of materials you can print with. But I want to focus on what 3D printing can do in the hands of creatives (especially since 3D printing is now possible from Photoshop CC). I’ve highlighted a couple of areas where […]
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5 Things Developers Need to Know About Design #SXSW2014
Many people have asked for my slides from the “Design for Developers” talk I gave at SXSW Interactive for the Adobe Creative Camp. Now I did upload the slides here but the entire presentation was just too complex considering all the videos and interactive elements I used. So I decided to record my presentation for your viewing pleasure. Feel free to leave comments. 🙂
Read MoreAdobeLife T-Shirt Contest
Internally at Adobe we had an “AdobeLife” t-shirt contest. As a typical overachiever I went ahead and made six designs. Two of the shirts tied for first place. So eventually both will be printed and sold in the Adobe Store in San Jose. But the point of this post is to show you all six. You tell me which one you like best: Winner! Winner! Winner!
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3D Printing: A Beginner’s Guide for Creatives
I am always looking for new ways to exploit my creativity through different technologies. From video, interactive, and mobile over the years. But 3D printing is on an entirely new level. (And the fact that I can do it in Photoshop CC is a huge bonus. Watch this video to learn how). It can almost give you a god complex of sorts as you’re able to create physical objects that have never existed before–making you […]
Read MoreAdding & Controlling Audio in Edge Animate
Learn how to bring a project to life with audio, using Illustrator, Audition and Edge Animate. See how to create and import audio, how to control it in the timeline as well as with JavaScript. View the project here. Download the source files here.
Read More3D Printing: Create an iPhone Case in Photoshop CC
In this video you’ll learn the basics of 3D in Photoshop CC. Learn how to turn a simple layer into 3D, manipulate it, use Illustrator graphics to extrude and warp, and then take those 3D graphics to be printed in the material of your choice, all from Photoshop CC. You’ll also be introduced to Strata Design 3D for simple 3D manipulation. Update: Here is the iPhone 5 case for download. Just customize it (select Edit […]
Read MoreEdge Animate: Add Audio, Scripts, Responsive Scaling
The latest update to Edge Animate gives you the ability to add audio (sound), implement a design that scales with the browser (responsive design) and even add your own JavaScript libraries for use in Edge Animate. This video shows you how to do all of this, and as you probably already know, Animate can be updated from creativecloud.com.
Read MoreJan 16th Creative Cloud Updates for Web Designers
Like a present in your in-box, some of your favorite apps have received an update thanks to Creative Cloud. Below is the list but I wanted to highlight some of the updates specific to web designers. Typekit desktop fonts and linked images in Photoshop. Live corners in Illustrator. The highlights are listed below and the video shows how to use them. Photoshop CC Update Perspective Warp - Change the perspective of images. Whether it’s for manipulating perspective […]
Read MoreEdge Reflow Tutorials
The following Edge Reflow tutorials will take you through everything you need to know when making a wireframe or responsive site with the latest version of Adobe Edge Reflow CC (preview). 02 How to Design in Reflow 03 Creating a Responsive Layout 04 Working with Typography 05 Grouping and Organizing Content in Reflow 06 Creating Media Queries in Reflow 07 Creating States and Links and Pages in Reflow 08 Using Photoshop and Illustrator Graphics in […]
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How to Set Up WordPress in Dreamweaver
In this tutorial learn how to set up a WordPress site locally for editing in Dreamweaver. Learn how to install a local server (MAMP) set up a database, import your own content and then set up Dreamweaver to test the WordPress site locally. Links you’ll need: http://www.wordpress.org http://www.mamp.info Example site: http://tranifamilytree.com Tip: In Dreamweaver, turn off Display External Files for faster performance. Additional tutorials will dive more into theming and customizing a WordPress site in […]
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