Achieve handmade print effects
Ben Steers shares some useful techniques using the Live Trace tool to add a worn, handprinted look to your vector illustrations
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Create an ambigram-style logo
Graphic artist and ambigram pioneer John Langdon reveals how to bring rotational symmetry to your work -
Create a line-based vector portrait
Ruslan Khasanov on how to manipulate vector linework and gradients to bring an unusual sense of movement to your work -
Make your graphics shine
Luke O'Neill demonstrates how you can quickly and easily add a layer of gloss to your graphic elements -
Create an abstract world with textures
Simon Cook reveals how to use bespoke textures and brushes to add depth to your work -
Create light with the Transparency palette
Carolina Torres explains how to manipulate Illustrator's Transparency toolkit to obtain brilliant effects -
Nine indispensable Illustrator plug-ins
In recent incarnations Illustrator has swallowed up many of the best third-party plug-in ideas. But there are still some that add an extra dimension to its powers - we take a look at nine of the best -
Design a classic serif poster
From choosing the perfect font to bespoke glyphs and ligatures, Emiliano Suárez reveals how to manipulate serif type in your design work. -
Create isometric grid-based 3D lettering
Steven Bonner shows you the possibilities of an isometric grid by creating a custom 3D typeface -
Build experiments into your workflow
Radim Malinic explains how to bring flexible working into play without adding extra hours to your project
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