Logo Design Principles

There are 5 basic principles in the area of logo design, collectively known as the principles of logo design; they state that a logo should be simple, memorable, appropriate, timeless and versatile. Each principles relates to a particular ideal of logo design and should be considered individually, however all the principles also relate to each other and it is when all the principles are used together that the best logos are created. For the full article and notes on the logo design principles, click HERE.

How to design and create your own logo

This tutorial is completed in Illustrator but all the tools and techniques used are also available in Photoshop.For the purposes of this tutorial we created a logo for a design company called 'Cut & Paste'. The design aims to reference the company name within the text styles and shapes used. To read the tutorial in full click HERE.

Games Design & UDK Tutorials

Interested in designing your own game, creating a 3D landscape or 3D building design then UDK is the software for you. This FREE software (yes free)  allows to to create landscape, buildings, characters, vehicles  and more. Created for game designers but often used for other purposes this software will let you create whatever your imagination can conjure up, and guess what... www.OnlineDesignTeacher.com has notes and tutorials to help you along the way. Check out the full 3D Games Design Section or go directly to some of these popular tutorials...

• Understanding the different game genres
• 101 level design ideas
• How to develop a game concept - part 1
• How to develop a game concept - part 2
• UDK Frequently Asked Questions.
• How to create your own textures and materials for UDK.
• How to create Decal materials in UDK.
• Creating Fog in UDK.
• How to create moving doors and elevators in UDK.
• Create swim-able water/ lava/ sludge/ slime in UDK.
• Artificial Intelligence and Enemies in UDK.

How to create your own Angry Bird

The latest tutorial from OnlineDesignteacher.com uses the pen tool to create your very own angry bird. The finished image is a vector graphic so it can be scaled up or down without pixelation or loss of quality. You can use either Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator to create the image. See the full tutorial HERE and get started

How to Design and Create a Movie Poster

The latest tutorial from OnlineDesignTeacher.com covers the step by step process involved in creating the Movie Poster above. The tools and techniques covers can be used to create any type of poster, however. The tutorial uses a wide variety of tools and techniques achieving a professional result which will enhance your knowledge and skills in Photoshop as well as leaving you with a pretty wicked image to add to your portfolio. To read the tutorial in full, click HERE.

How to design and create a Magazine Cover

The latest Photoshop tutorial from OnlineDesignTeacher.com covers how to design and create a basic business themed magazine cover, although the tools and techniques used can be applied to create a magazine cover of any theme or genre. To read the tutorial in full click HERE.