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<title>DesignPoke / VforVectors / All</title>
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<description>Web Design News</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:19:45 -0400</pubDate>
<language>en</language>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create the Yin Yang Symbol in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-yin-yang-symbol-in-illustrator-2/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-yin-yang-symbol-in-illustrator-2/"><![CDATA[Create the Yin Yang Symbol in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this week's tutorial I will show you how to create the Yin Yang symbol. You will only need the Grid, several circles and ellipses along with some basic effects. Once you've followed these eleven, simple steps you can easily turn your final result into a nice, little icon. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:19:45 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>10</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-yin-yang-symbol-in-illustrator-2/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Band-Aid Icon in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-band-aid-icon-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-band-aid-icon-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Band-Aid Icon in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. Here is another simple tutorial on how to create a band-aid icon. You start with a simple rectangle and some warp effects. After you expand this shape you will use a linear gradient, a nice pattern and a strokes. Finally, using basic tools and some simple effects you will create the smaller components. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:30:40 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>8</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-band-aid-icon-in-illustrator/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Glowing Fluorescent Text Effect in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-glowing-fluorescent-text-effect-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-glowing-fluorescent-text-effect-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Glowing Fluorescent Text Effect in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial you can learn to create a fluorescent text effect. After we add the text we expand it and add multiple strokes with different blending modes and opacity percentages. Using the Offset path along with various tools and effects we will create the rest of the shapes.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:50:10 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>7</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-glowing-fluorescent-text-effect-in-illustrator/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Simple Coin Stack Icon in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-coin-stack-icon-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-coin-stack-icon-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Simple Coin Stack Icon in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show how to create a very simple coin stack icon. First, you will need a simple circle and some 3D Extrude&Bevel effect to create the starting coin. Next, you will use multiple fills and strokes to improve the look of this first coin and Transform effect to multiply it.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:18:12 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>9</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-coin-stack-icon-in-illustrator/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Nice Search Form in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-nice-search-form-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-nice-search-form-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Nice Search Form in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following steps you can learn to create a nice search form. It is a pretty simple tutorial that will introduce you to the basic tools and effects. For a nice 3D effect we will use some drop shadow effects while for the glowing effect we will use some inner glow and outer glow effects. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:53:05 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>11</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-nice-search-form-in-illustrator/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Patterned Text Effect in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-patterned-text-effect-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-patterned-text-effect-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Patterned Text Effect in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the next tutorial I will show you how to crate a nice patterned text effect. First, using a simple rectangle and an expanded text, you will create three simple compound paths. Next, you will learn to create a nice pattern then I will show you how to use it along with some classic effects. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:56:36 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>10</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-patterned-text-effect-in-illustrator/</guid>
</item>

<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Google Buzz Icon in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-google-buzz-icon-in-illustrator-1/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-google-buzz-icon-in-illustrator-1/"><![CDATA[Create a Google Buzz Icon in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create a Google Buzz icon in twelve simple steps. It is a pretty short tutorial and if you are a regular Illustrator user it should not take you more that 30 minutes to follow it. Give it a try then let me know what you think. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:12:40 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>9</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-google-buzz-icon-in-illustrator-1/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Clean Register Form in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-clean-register-form-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-clean-register-form-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Clean Register Form in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this week's tutorial I will show you how to create a clean register form. It covers several interesting techniques and tips on how to work with patterns, grids and guides, multiple fills and strokes. It might be particularly useful for those of you involved in the web design area. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:55:29 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>8</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-clean-register-form-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Grungy Nuclear Warning Symbol]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-grungy-nuclear-warning-symbol/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-grungy-nuclear-warning-symbol/"><![CDATA[Create a Grungy Nuclear Warning Symbol]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the next tutorial I will show you how to create a grungy nuclear warning symbol in nine coherent steps. It is a pretty simple tutorial targeted at beginner users. You will learn some nice stuff about working with grid, basic tools, gradients, strokes and some nice effects. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:13:12 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>12</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-grungy-nuclear-warning-symbol/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Sewed Adidas Logo]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-sewed-adidas-logo-1/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-sewed-adidas-logo-1/"><![CDATA[Create a Sewed Adidas Logo]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create a sewed Adidas logo. First, you will create the basic shapes using the rectangle and the ellipse tools. For the sewed effects you will use some Roughen and Scribble effects. Finally, for a stitched effect you will use a simple, dashed stroke. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:01:10 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>9</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-sewed-adidas-logo-1/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Gift Box Illustration]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-gift-box-illustration/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-gift-box-illustration/"><![CDATA[Create a Gift Box Illustration]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the next tutorial you will learn how to create a gift box illustration. I will show you how to use the rectangle tool and the star tool to create a pattern and a symbol. For the box and the bow shapes you will use the 3D Extrude&Bevel effect, the Map Art option plus some Warp effects and Pathfinder options. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:12:32 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>10</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-gift-box-illustration/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Colorful Christmas Ball in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-colorful-christmas-ball-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-colorful-christmas-ball-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Colorful Christmas Ball in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create a colorful, striped Christmas ball using the 3D Revolve effect. I will also show you how to create a symbol using a white rectangle and the Transform effect. Finally you will add some linear/radial gradients, simple strokes and basic effects.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:05:40 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>11</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-colorful-christmas-ball-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Chubby Kid Character: Part II]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-chubby-kid-character-part-ii/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-chubby-kid-character-part-ii/"><![CDATA[Create a Chubby Kid Character: Part II]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi again. Now that you completed part one you can proceed to the second one. This one it's a bit more complex. You will start with the face and the hair then you will continue with the legs and the boots. Finally, using simple ellipses, roughen effect and pathfinder options you will create some snow. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:27:20 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>10</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-chubby-kid-character-part-ii/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Chubby Kid Character: Part I]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-chubby-kid-character-part-i/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-chubby-kid-character-part-i/"><![CDATA[Create a Chubby Kid Character: Part I]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this week's tutorial I will show you how to create a chubby kid covered with some snow. It's a pretty large tutorial so I decided to divide it in two separate parts. In the first one you will use basic tools and effects to create the head, the body, the arms and some smaller components. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:50:24 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>13</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-chubby-kid-character-part-i/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create a Semi-Realistic Thermometer Illustration]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-semi-realistic-thermometer-illustration/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-semi-realistic-thermometer-illustration/"><![CDATA[Create a Semi-Realistic Thermometer Illustration]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this new tutorial I'll show you how to create a semi-realistic thermometer illustration. It might seem to be a complicated tutorial but if you're familiar with the basic tools and effect you won't face any problem.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:38:07 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>11</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-semi-realistic-thermometer-illustration/</guid>
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<item>
	<title><![CDATA[Create the QuickTime Logo]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-quicktime-logo/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-quicktime-logo/"><![CDATA[Create the QuickTime Logo]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. A few months ago I received a message from Pete asking me if I can make a tutorial on how to create the QuickTime logo. After several tries here's what came out. It's not a very complicated tutorial but you might learn some cool stuff. Feel free to make any tutorial request. Hopefully, I'll be able to help you. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:42:54 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>12</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-quicktime-logo/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Traffic Light Illustration]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-traffic-light-illustration/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-traffic-light-illustration/"><![CDATA[Create a Traffic Light Illustration]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create a detailed traffic light illustration. It covers some interesting techniques and effects. Give it a try and you might learn some new stuff about working with opacity masks, blends, Photoshop effects, multiple fills/strokes. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:52:48 -0500</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>12</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-traffic-light-illustration/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Shiny Shield Icon in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-shiny-shield-icon-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-shiny-shield-icon-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Shiny Shield Icon in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this week's tutorial I will walk you through creating your own shield icon. You'll be using the Rectangle Tool, the Ellipse Tool, the Direct Selection Tool and the Convert Anchor Point Tool along with some Pathfinder, Offset Path and other simple effects. I will also show you how to work with scripts. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:04:13 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>13</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-shiny-shield-icon-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create the Opel Logo in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-opel-logo-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-opel-logo-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create the Opel Logo in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. Here's my new tutorial on how to create the Opel logo. In the following steps we'll be using some classic tools, such as the Rectangle Tool, the Ellipse Tool or the Direct Selection Tool, along with some quite simple effects, such as the Drop Shadow, Offset Path, Reflect&Move and Zig Zag. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:25:42 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>11</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-opel-logo-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Clean Envelope Icon in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-clean-envelope-icon-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-clean-envelope-icon-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Clean Envelope Icon in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create a clean envelope icon. Give it a try and you might learn some new stuff about working with grid and the transform effect. You will also need some linear gradients, strokes, Opacity Mask, Pathfinder options plus some simple effects and techniques. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:35:19 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>8</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-clean-envelope-icon-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Glossy, Smooth Text Effect in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-glossy-smooth-text-effect-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-glossy-smooth-text-effect-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Glossy, Smooth Text Effect in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this week's tutorial I'll show you how to create a glossy, smooth text effect using multiple fills and strokes with different blending modes and varied opacity percentage. For some discrete details, the Star Tool, the Pathfinder options and some other basic effects will come in handy. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:59:55 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>6</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-glossy-smooth-text-effect-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create the Chevrolet Logo in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-chevrolet-logo-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-chevrolet-logo-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create the Chevrolet Logo in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create the Chevrolet logo. You might encounter some problems in creating the overall shapes but the Grid and the Snap to Grid will help you get over it. Then, using multiple linear gradients and some basic effect you will reach the final result. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:41:26 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>4</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-chevrolet-logo-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Simple Trash Can Icon in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-trash-can-icon-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-trash-can-icon-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Simple Trash Can Icon in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a simple trash can icon. You'll start with some simple rectangles, then using the 3D Extrude&Bevel and 3D Revolve Tools you'll get the basic shapes. Finally, using multiple gradients and some warp effects you'll get the final icon. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:13:17 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>6</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-trash-can-icon-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Glossy 3D RSS Icon in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-glossy-3d-rss-icon-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-glossy-3d-rss-icon-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Glossy 3D RSS Icon in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a glossy 3D RSS Icon. Using 3D Extrude, Bevel and Map Art options you will learn how to create the early shape. Even though we're applying the RSS logo, you can use this effect with different logos. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:25:45 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>7</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-glossy-3d-rss-icon-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create the Mercedes Logo in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-mercedes-logo-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-mercedes-logo-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create the Mercedes Logo in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this new tutorial I will show you how to create the Mercedes logo. It's a pretty simple tutorial. Using the Grid, the Ellipse Tool and the Star Tool you will create the basic shapes. Later, with some linear/radial gradients, strokes, gaussian/radial blur and Drop Shadow you will get the final logo. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:24:39 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>7</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-mercedes-logo-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create the Face of a Singing Pig in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-face-of-a-singing-pig-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-face-of-a-singing-pig-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create the Face of a Singing Pig in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the next tutorial you can learn to create a funny singing pig. I will also show you how to create a simple bow tie and some musical notes. This is a pretty large tutorial that covers a lot of techniques and effects. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:41:51 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>5</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-face-of-a-singing-pig-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Neat Price Tag in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-neat-price-tag-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-neat-price-tag-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Neat Price Tag in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial I will show you how to create a neat price tag. First, for the basic shape, the grid and the Snap to Grid will significantly ease your work. Then, for the rest of the illustration you'll use the Pathfinder options, multiple gradients and strokes plus some basic effects and brushes. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:34:30 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>8</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-neat-price-tag-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create the BMW Logo in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-bmw-logo-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-bmw-logo-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create the BMW Logo in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. Next you can learn to create the BMW logo. It's one of the simplest logo tutorials so far. You'll start with some basic tools and simple shapes. Then, with the Pathfinder options and some Warp effect you'll get the desired shapes. Finally, you'll need several gradients, strokes and some simple effects. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:54:57 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>6</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-bmw-logo-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Blood Text Effect in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-blood-text-effect-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-blood-text-effect-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Blood Text Effect in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In the following steps I will show you how to create a simple blood text effect. You'll start with a simple text then you will use the Roughen and the Warp effects. Finally, you will need multiple gradients and some simple brushes. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:08:31 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>5</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-blood-text-effect-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Simple Bomb Icon in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-bomb-icon-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-bomb-icon-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Simple Bomb Icon in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this new tutorial I will show you how to create a very simple bomb icon. You will only need the Ellipse Tool and the Rectangle Tool. Then you'll be using Warp effects, simple strokes, various gradients, Offset Path and several effects to create the other components. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:19:55 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>6</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-a-simple-bomb-icon-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create the Mini Logo in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-mini-logo-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-mini-logo-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create the Mini Logo in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the next tutorial you can learn to create the Mini logo. You'll start with some basic tools and simple shapes. Then, with the Pathfinder options and some Warp effect you'll get the desired shapes. Finally, you'll need several gradients and strokes plus some Gaussian Blur and Drop Shadow effects. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:16:42 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>4</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-the-mini-logo-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create an iPod Nano in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-an-ipod-nano-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-an-ipod-nano-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create an iPod Nano in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In the following tutorial I will shown how to make an iPod Nano. It's a very simple one. For the overall shapes you will only have to use the Rectangle Tool and the Ellipse Tool. Then, you'll need some linear/radial gradients, some strokes, a Drop Shadow effects plus some simple text. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:15:07 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Tutorials</category>
	<votes>6</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/tutorials/create-an-ipod-nano-in-illustrator/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Create a Glossy Power Button in Illustrator]]></title>
	<link>http://www.designpoke.com/graphicdesign/create-a-glossy-power-button-in-illustrator/</link>
	<source url="http://www.designpoke.com/graphicdesign/create-a-glossy-power-button-in-illustrator/"><![CDATA[Create a Glossy Power Button in Illustrator]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Hi there. In this tutorial you can learn to create a glossy power button. For starters you'll only need the Ellipse Tool to create some simple circles. To create the power sign you'll have to play a little with some anchor points and strokes. Finally you'll need some Warp effects to create the glowing details. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:17:41 -0400</pubDate>
	<author>VforVectors</author>
	<category>Graphic Design</category>
	<votes>5</votes>
	<guid>http://www.designpoke.com/graphicdesign/create-a-glossy-power-button-in-illustrator/</guid>
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