The relationship between type and image is widely regarded as the foundation of effective graphic design. No matter how good an image is, this relationship will make or break a piece of work. However, it’s often overlooked. If you want to communicate with your audience, why not make your message really stand out?
In this walkthrough I will show you how to use a combination of basic tools and techniques in Photoshop and Illustrator to create a 3D typographic piece with real impact. We’ll also look at some subtle lighting techniques to create extra depth within the type, which you can then experiment with in your own work.
I find it’s very important to stay organised when working. Keyboard shortcuts, folders and clearly named layers will help to improve your workflow and, ultimately, save you a lot of time.
Make your type stand out
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