Learn how to make an abstract shape easily

Knowing all the metal effects & shiny plastic techniques in the world won't get you very far if you miss out on the basics.?One of the most basic skills you must pick up to be an effective interface designer is learning how to make complex shapes.

Unlike raster (i.e. pixel-based) objects, vector shapes can be scaled up to any size with absolutely no loss in quality. The ultimate goal of this tutorial is to show you how to make these custom shapes for Photoshop.

Crescent shapes are very popular, and grace everything from logos to website. Best of all, they are also simplicity itself to create, and can be combined with layer effects to create stunning designs.

Knowing all the metal effects & shiny plastic techniques in the world won't get you very far if you miss out on the basics.?One of the most basic skills you MUST pick up to be an effective interface designer is learning how to make complex shapes.

In this tutorial, i'll show you how to make shapes formed by clouds. Not entirely realistic, but looks ok.

Did you know? Discover Photoshop's custom shapes! There are so many for you to choose from!

Simple shape combined with 'Blending Styles' helped achieve this realistic tube effect.

Getting to grips with the basics of those shapes in Photoshop to create some complex ones.

Getting to grips with the basics of those shapes in Photoshop.

Learn how to create complex geometric figures with simple shapes.

Make those hard edges smooth.

Make a real vector design (not raster) using tools like custom shapes and transform.

Introduction to the brush tool; create a box shape.

Make a real vector design (not raster) using tools like custom shapes and transform.

This tutorial guides you through how to chrome your car using a layer mask and levels.

This indepth tutorial will show you how to create a chrome effect.

Create a car name in chrome on a red background

A neat way to create custom shapes from other images.

Introduction to the basic use of Photoshop's Shape Tools.