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16 High Quality Twitter Icons That You Can Download For Free

AQ Nizam — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:07:13 +0000

Let us take you to the free collection of some high quality Twitter icons that you can download for free. This round up showcases 16 beautifully designed and eye catching Twitter icons that will for sure grab the attention of your target audience. Twitter buttons such as Follow Me and Twitter icons help your visitors follow you and the latest happenings regarding your business or services.

We hope that this collection would be helpful for those who are looking for a free and contemporary Twitter button that they can integrate into their website design. Here is the full collection. Feel free to browse.

Fluzzy Twitter Icon Set

Twitter wood icon

Twitter Bird Icon Set

Twitter Icons

Twitter Vector Icon Set

Twitter Bird

High Resolution Twitter Bird Icons.

Free Twitter Eggs

Cute Tweeters Icon Set

Twitter Icons

Cute twitter bird iCon color variation

Blitter Twitter Icon Set

Tweet-o-fon

Twitter

Twitter icon set

Twitter Icon

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15 Useful And Free High Quality Folder Icon Sets

AQ Nizam — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:47:52 +0000

Are you looking for some high quality folder icon sets that you can use for free? If yes, then you have landed on the right page as here we present a beautiful and useful compilation of some of the best and high quality folder icon sets for you that you can download and use for free.

Folder is a place where we keep and organize all our important files. Folder icons, although are small and appear extraneous but they play a crucial role for computer-users all over the place. For the most part folder icons are presented in simple folder-like images in yellow color. However, recently with the advancement of technology, folder icons have also been invigorated to make them more fascinating and more appealing.

Folder iconset

Folder Replacement

Leopard Folder Replacements

Classy Folder Icons

Vista RTM Concept Folder Pack

Rise Purple

Classic folder icon

Aquave Metal

Purple ‘My Documents’ Icon

W R E N

Folder Icon Pack

Folder icon set

Designer Folder Set

Blood Folder Set IV

Aquave Platinum -WIP-

40 Fresh And High Quality Free Icon Sets In PSD Format

Akhter — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:46:06 +0000

Here is yet another exciting collection of high quality Free Icon PSD files for the designers that they can easily modify according to their needs and requirements. We all know very well how precious high quality PSD files are for the designers especially when they are running out of the time. Therefore, even the most experienced and qualified designers are persistently look forward to new and fresh PSD files that they can add to their toolboxes with the intention that they will be armed and ready for whatsoever their next client or project has to throw at them.

In this sum-up, we are presenting a compilation of more than 40 high quality icon sets that are available in PSD formats in order that you can amend them at your ease. Enjoy the resources

Note: All PSD icon sets are free. Kindly read the license agreements carefully prior to using the PSD’s for business use, the license can change from time to time.

Magnifying glass search icon

Address book icon

App Keyboard Icons

Free web development icons psd

Christmas snow globe icon

iCrea

Status icons

Coffee cup icon

iPhone app icon templates

Social Icons

Megaphone icon

Light switch icon

Google Plus Icon Set

Image Icon

Vintage Radio Icon

Waving flag icon

10 user icons

Apple keyboard Icon

Mail icon

Set Of 7 User Icons

iTunes 10 Replacement Icon

Mini iPhone

Black tag

Gmail iPhone App Icon

Glossy Shield

Pencil Icons

Camera Graphics

Leather wallet icon

Cloud computing icon

Blank DVD CD template

World Flags

Coupon icon

At @ icon

Financial graph icon

iOS Retro Cassette Icon

15 Shopping Icons

Web Icon Set 01

Apple ICloud Icon

Olira icons

Glass ball with liquid

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Best Of 2011: Outstanding Collection Of Fresh And Free To Use Icon Sets

Akhter — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:35:10 +0000

Yet another excellent showcase of some of the fresh and free to use icon sets that have been released in 2011 is presented in this post. In the earlier period, we had posted some very good collections of icon sets which were extremely appraised by our visitors and on their demand, here we have composed yet another thrilling post on icon sets.
Designers and artists all around the world put hordes of attention on the selection of icon set because they know very well that icon sets if used properly can help users with nice metaphors.

Let us take a look at this collection and feel free to suggest and share more icon sets in the comments section below. Enjoy!

Telephone Icon

3D pie chart icon

A Set of 15 TV Icons

Brand New Social Icons ~ Teacups

Glass Icon PSD

Shopping Icons ~ Brand new set!

Wooden Social: Free Icon Set

Multimedia Icon Set Preview:

Movie clapperboard PSD & icons

Battery PSD & icons

Free Icons: Apple Icon Devices

Freebie: Professional E-Commerce Icons Set

Shiny 3D social media icons PSD

Magnifying Glass Search Icon

Waving flag icon (PSD)

Weather Icons

Admit-one Ticket Icons

Free Computer & Mobile Icons

Free Icons: Multimedia

SoftFacade WordPress

3D Glossy Icon Set: 20 Free Icons

Marker Pen Highlighter Icon

Pretty Office Icon Set Part 7

Facebook & Twitter Icons ~ Cake style

Free Elegant Social Networking Icon

E-commerce Icons

Social Icons

Free PSD Pencil Icons

Developer Folder Icon Set Preview

Christmas Magic Icon Set

Free Vector Net Icon Set

Free Google Plus Icon Set

Web Cupcake Icons

Yes, no icons (PSD)

Coquette Part 9 Icon Set

Socialize Part 4 Icon Set

Help icon (PSD lifebuoy)

Mango fruit PSD icon

No-Smoking sign PSD & icons

Minimalistica Red Icon Set

Email icon PSD

World globe PSD & icons

Business user icon (PSD & PNG)

USB pen-drive icon (PSD)

Modern compass icon (PSD)

Modern office telephone icon (PSD)

Battery levels icons

Cardboard box icon (PSD)

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Best Of 2011: 40 Detailed Photoshop Icon Design Tutorials

Akhter — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:11:39 +0000

Icons are an imperative fraction of web design. In a lot of cases you can pay money for icons or download free ones, however every now and then you may require generating custom icons to acquire exactly what you want. Luckily, there are loads of tutorials out there that get through the process of designing an icon.

In today’s post, we have composed an extremely valuable list of Adobe Photoshop icon design tutorials that were created in 2011. These tutorials will teach you the techniques you will require for designing your own icons by means of Photoshop chiefly.

These tutorials will categorically help you accomplish your goals if you have a craze for icon design or are a GUI designer on the hunt for some tips. Enjoy and stay creative!

Draw a Realistic Steam Iron in Photoshop

This Photoshop tutorial will show you how to create a realistic Steam Iron from scratch. You’ll learn how to create realistic shadows & highlights on plastic and metal.

Create a Detailed Camera Icon in Photoshop

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a detailed Fuji X100 camera icon in Photoshop. Let’s get started!

How To Create A Green Button Isolated

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a green button isolated using layer styles, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

Industrial Folder Style Icon

In this tutorial artist will be walking you through the process of creating a industrial style folder icon. Lets get going…

Create a Star Trek Style Communicator in Photoshop

In this tutorial, we will draw a retro Star Trek style communicator, a voice communication device used in the original Star Trek series. We will combine layer styles and lots of manual drawing. So, prepare your Wacom to boldly go where no Photoshop tutorial has gone before.

Learn To Create A Padlock Icon In Adobe Photoshop

Ever wanted to create a realistic padlock icon in adobe photoshop? Well you’ve come to the right place. In this tutorial artist will take you step-by-step in creating the best looking lock icon you’ve ever seen.

Design a Detailed Audio Receiver Icon in Photoshop

In this tutorial we will show you how to create a detailed audio receiver icon using Photoshop’s vector editing capabilities. Let’s get started!

Learn To Create A Glowing Google Plus Icon/Illustration

Google Plus is making its presence all over the internet, so in today’s tutorial I’ll be showing you how to create your very own glowing google plus icon/illustration.

Create a Sweet Donut Icon in Photoshop from Scratch

In this icon design tutorial we will learn how to make a sweet and tasty donut icon from an initial sketch. So let’s begin, and remember: don’t try to bite the screen!

How to Draw a Shopping Bag Icon in Photoshop

In this tutorial you will learn how to drawn a red shopping bag icon. This tutorial will cover the basic techniques of drawing such as creating the shape, shading, and adding shadows.

How To Draw a Vintage Polaroid Camera Icon

In this tutorial, we will create a Polaroid camera icon. We will use lots of layer styles and draw manually with the brush tool to achieve a realistic appearance. Let’s get started!

Create a Leatherback Book Icon in Photoshop

Learn how to create this leatherback book design in Photoshop. This tutorial will show you how to draw a book and apply textures and layer styles.

Draw a Roll of Camera Film in Photoshop

Icon design can be a lot of fun. In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a roll of camera film using Photoshop. Let’s get started!

How To Design a Realistic Takeout Coffee Icon

In this tutorial we’re going to show you how to design an Incredibly Detailed Drinks Icon. We’ll walk you through the process of creating the takeout coffee cup from start to finish, exploring a wide variety of techniques in Photoshop that can be applied to almost any type of design and drawing.

Create a Download Folder Icon in Photoshop

Icons are an important part of most interactive and web design. While icons are small, they can often be challenging to create. In today’s tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a download folder icon using different shapes and reflections in Photoshop. Let’s get started!

Stock royalty vector digital clock

In this tutorial we will illustration of digital clock using Pen tool, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

Create an Open Book Icon In Photoshop

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create an open book icon in Photoshop. Let’s get started!

Create a Detailed Vintage TV from Scratch in Photoshop

In today’s tutorial, artist will show you how to create a detailed vintage TV from scratch using Photoshop’s vector editing capabilities. The detailed step by step guide will help you to understand the process of its creation.

How to create a packing box

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a packing box using layer styles, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

Create a Futuristic Bicycle Icon in Photoshop

It’s fun and challenging to create items from scratch in Photoshop. In this tutorial we will create a futuristic bicycle icon from scratch using some basic Photoshop tools. Let’s get started!

How to Illustrate a Realistic Guitar Using Photoshop

In this tutorial we’re going to explore how easy it is to illustrate a guitar in Photoshop using tiny shapes, gradients and subtle shadows. Using these techniques and a good reference photo you can create an amazing amount of detail and realism. Lets jump right in.

Learn How To Create A Nintendo WiiU From Scratch In Photoshop

The new Nintendo WiiU was recently revealed at the E3 gaming conference boasting new ways in which we play our games. Now you can create your very own WiiU in photoshop using this detailed tutorial. The tutorial itself is very “Layer Style” heavy so set a side a good two or three hours to complete it.

Design An IPod Shuffle Icon

Or this tutorial we will be dipping into a little bit of icon design for iOS applications. The example icon for the tutorial’s sake will be an iPod Shuffle icon that would be used for a music related app or something of that sort. The tutorial should give some exampled of how to shade elements in an icon as well as bases that typical iOS icons would use.

Create A Nintendo DS In Photoshop

Today we are going to be using basic layer styling and some basic tools in Photoshop to create the open version of our Nintendo DS. In this tutorial you will learn to create the open view of a DS from scratch, using nothing but basic tools and filters. Now, let’s get started. As always this is what we will be creating:

‘Zohf-Ee’ Cup Icon – Illustrator And Photoshop

Yep, another new tutorial author has joined the team here at HV-Designs and his first tutorial is awesome! Josh will be walking you through some simple Adobe Illustrator techniques on creating vector shapes and bringing them to photoshop and then applying some photoshop techniques to bring it all together. Let’s get started!

how to create a seal in Photoshop cs3

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a seal using layer styles, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

Toggle Switch Photoshop Tutorial

Hey, guys. Today, we’re going to learn how to create a toggle (on/off) switch, and we’re gonna do it using vector shapes and layer styles. That’s right. For now, say goodbye to working in raster and open your eyes to the bright future of resolution independence. Kinda warm and glowy, isn’t it? Good stuff.

Stock photo vector portable meter interface

In this tutorial we will illustration of vector meter interface using Pen tool, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

Create an Apple Safari Icon in Photoshop

Learn how to create a detailed Apple Safari icon in Photoshop. This tutorial will show you how to create shapes and use different layer styles to create effects.

Create a Mac Style Home Icon in Photoshop

We occasionally need a home icon for our design project. Commonly, a designer draw with Illustrator, but this time let’s create a mac style home icon with Photoshop. The techniques used will be about making shape and playing with layer style. It’s not difficult to make this sweet icon.

How To Create A Cool Orb

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a cool orb using layer styles, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

Create a Diana Mini LOMO Camera Icon in Photoshop

Learn how to create a LOMO camera icon with this detailed Photoshop tutorial. This tutorial covers many drawing techniques such as creating a leather texture, adding reflection to glass, shading, and more.

Creating Alarm In Photoshop

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a Alarm using layer styles, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

How to Illustrate a Stethoscope Icon

This work is a common project created together with Iaroslav Lazunov and Oleksandr Iegupov. We have used Meshes, Art brushes, and Blends to create the final work. The skills you will learn here can easily be transferred to creating various objects. So let’s get started!

Radar Icon in Photoshop

In this tutorial artist will show you how to create a Mac style radar icon in Photoshop.

Learn To Create A Camera Lens In Photoshop

In this detailed tutorial artist will be showing you how to create a cool camera lens in photoshop. The camera lens later could be used as an icon or illustration, lets get going…

Stock vector water bottle

In this tutorial we will illustration of vector water bottle using Pen tool, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

How to create a process icon

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a process icon using layer styles, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

Create A 3D Push Pin

In this Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you how to create a 3D Push Pin using Photoshop Extended’s 3D drawing and rendering capabilities. Put your 3D glasses on and enjoy the show!

Vector portable media player interface

Creating still life objects in Photoshop is often great practice for learning how to create other objects. In this tutorial we will illustration of portable media player using Pen tool, dodge and burn Tool. Let’s get started!

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Five Online Graphic Makers To Create Simple Design Elements

AN Jay — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:28:25 +0000

There are many websites out there for generation and creation of graphical elements, but getting by free and good ones is not that easy. That is why I am sharing Five Online Graphic Makers To Create Simple Design Elements. Read each entry in the list and see which one suits your needs best.

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Logotype Maker

This is a dead simple yet free logo maker web tool which can helps you create a logo in just few easy steps.

BgPatterns

BgPatterns is a tiny web app for making background patterns in a few clicks. It was created mostly for fun and experimentation but you can use it according to your custom background need for your designs.

FreshGenerator

FreshGenerator is a webdesign tool which can create interesting graphic elements used in many web 2.0 sites. You may use it to create boxes of different styles and colors.

Bannersketch

On BannerSketch.com you can online, without any knowledge of designing, make your own advertising material. Now you can think about making your own banners, headers, footers, business cards or even avatars and avoid spending your money.

Businesscardland

This tool gives you an easy way to make free printable business cards without any designing knowledge. After you have designed your cards, you can create a PDF file to print, save, or take to a printshop to have duplicated.

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50 (NEW) High Quality And Free Icon Sets

Akhter — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:56:24 +0000

Icons are the most adored component for any web design and keeping them simple yet attractive surely is the vision of every designer. Attractive and stylish icon sets are the plus point of any good web design. Innovative use of icon sets can simply make or break the entire look of any web design. Free sample design elements in particular fine-looking icon set is what every designer desires to have got in his designing kit.

In today’s section, we are delivering an overwhelming compilation of magnificently designed, fresh and beautiful yet professionally high-quality icon sets. Though all the icons sets presented below are free but be sure to read their terms and condition prior to using them for commercial purpose. We hope that you like this awe-inspiring collection of attractive icon sets and will share it with your friends. Enjoy!

Vintage Radio Vector Icons

Professional E-Commerce Icons Set

Wooden Social Icon

Movie icon

Wunderlist Icon

Weather Icons

Metallic

Vista Artistic Icons by Lokas Software

Twitter & Dribbble Icons

Software Icons

USB pen-drive icon

Halloween Avatars

Compass icon

Electronics Icons by Double-J Design

Computer monitor icon

Pace Icon Set

Twitter Speech Bubble Icons

Twitter Follow Buttons & Icons

ToDo iPhone App Icon

Photoshop Tool Icons

Shopping Icons

Minimicons – Music Edition

16 SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS

Elegant Vector Icons

Soccer Icons

Icon Set for Writers and Editors

28 Toolbar Icons

Socialize Part 4 Icon Set

Basic control icons

Mail icon

Retro Candy

Build Icons by Design Kindle

Weather PNG’s

Crayon Cute Icons by YohProject

Leather wallet icon

Puck 1 Icons by Deleket

Viking Icons

Cool collection of Vector Food Icons

Kuroshitsuji Icons

Axe Cop Icons

Excellent settings icon

Wooden Icons

White paper airplane icon

Vector file icons

comments / speech bubble icon

20 Minimal ecommerce icons

Lock icon

Business user icon

18 vector web icons

Summer Olympics Icons by Sportsbetting Spot

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Roundup Of Fresh And High Quality Smart Phones PSD Files

Akhter — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:50:06 +0000

We have already published a post about 60 Extremely Beautiful Mobile Phones GUI PSD Packs and that was greatly appreciated by our readers. Now we have gathered another great collection of Mobile Phones GUI PSD Packs. In this summary, we are gathering a collection of some quality psds. PSD files are the truly amazing and unique resources among all the available resources for designing. PSD files not only present the natural inheritance of the artist, but in addition also offer the opportunity for the designers to understand more deeply and discover how they are produced. Unlike tutorials that are step by step guide, PSD files let you get your hands dirty digging deeper into its inner workings. We hope that you like this collection and get the most out of it. Here is the full list after this jump. So, let us take a close look at this assortment and enjoy!

HTC Eris Smartphone

HTC Touch 2 Smartphone

HTC Desire HD

Tt MP3

iPhone Mania

Apple iPhone 4 PSD

iPhone 4 PSD

Motorola Droid

Android GUI Interface Design Package

Apple iPhone 4G psd Layered Material

Apple iPhone 4 PSD

iPad PSD

Google Nexus One Phone Pictures Layered Template Material

Google Nexus one V2 Templates

Nokia 5300 Cell Phone Interface

Tt MP2

Nokia phone black

Motorola Droid 2

Sony Ericsson W800

Motorola Droid

iSlate Photoshop Template

TabletPC

IPod Nano

Apple iPhone 4

Motorola Neon

Samsung Nexus Z

HTC HD3

HTC Nexus One

Dell Metro

iPad PSD

HTC HD2 Smartphone

Tv Mobile

Motorola Droid X

HTC EVO 4G

Samsung Nexus Z

Nokia Sleek Mobile

Windows Phone 7

Mobile LG kg 275

HTC HD3

MobiTemplate

Simple Mobile Logo

HTC Chachacha

HTC Smartphone

HTC Nexus One

Samsung Star 2

DC-660i

Samsung Star S5230

Nokia E7

Damino

Tt MP1

Maemo 5 GUI

DC Touch Light

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50 Fresh And High Quality Free PSD Files

Akhter — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:10:05 +0000

It goes without saying that high-quality free PSD files are precious tool for the designers because they ease their designing tasks and allow the designers to complete their work at a fast pace. Although, there are tons of PSD files collection available on the net, but to find out the high-quality PSD files that you can use in your project is such a hectic thing.

Considering this difficulty, we have come up with an amazing collection of 50 high-quality PSD files that you can download and use for free. You can modify these PSD files according to their project requirements and individual client taste. Enjoy!

Free PSD Switch Button

Circular Power Buttons

Renault Radiance Truck PSD

UI Elements Free PSD

Elegant MP3 Player Skin Free PSD

Stunning Curled Notebook PSD Graphic

Lens Icon PSD

Transparent Glass UI: Free PSD for User Interface Design

Business Growth Graph

Business User Icon

Nintendo 3DS PSD

Sexy Round Google Plus Icons PSD

White Blue Set

Comment, flag, thumbs up and down

Shield, Securtiy Icon

Cardboard box icon

Speaker Volume Icon

Boutique Business Card

Silver Mobile Phone

Flip Clock Template

VIP card

7 Free PSD Camera Graphics

Free PSD Colored Pencils Graphics

Free PSD Unique Portfolio Template

Opened Book PSD Graphic

9 Origami Ribbons PSD Set

Mac OSX 10.8 Elements

Navigation Bar PSD

X-tech Landing Page

Power Button

Speech bubbles

IPad 2 PSD By XFino

Icon For Financial ERP Application And Web

Apple ICloud Icon

Green Tree Environment Symbol

Sign-In PSD Buttons

Clean UI Element Pack PSD

Web UI Resoruces PSD

Glass Shelf Dock from Leopard OS in Photoshop

Sleek Audio Player Interface

My Computer Table Free PSD

Golden Magic Box PSD

Software Layout PSD

Blog Website Free PSD

Software Layout Free PSD

Blawb .PSD

Cloud Icon

Video Player Interface PSD

Lock icon

Sticky Note and Notepaper PSD

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40 Examples Of Creatively Integrated Social Media Links In Web Design

Akhter — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:24:43 +0000

Social media is progressing extremely enormously and is becoming a crucial aspect of marketing as more and more business taking advantage of it. Integrating different social media networks with your website not only drives a huge traffic from these sites to your own website but also lets you promote your goods and services on almost at negligible cost. The key is to do it right!

Here we are showcasing a collection of some excellent examples of websites that have very well-integrated social media links to their web designs so that they appear as the integral part of their own web design. We hope that this collection will inspire you a lot to integrate social media links to your website as well.

Daniel Marques

Makeshifters

Wild Bills Soda

Who is Leon

Ribena

Cornerd

Me in Motion

Denise Chandler

Ryan Scherf

Carol Rivello

Pineapple Thief

Whats Up Cupcake