Posted by: jstartup
on Jan 16, 2009
Shiny, glassy buttons in eleven steps. I've used Photsoshop on a PC for this tutorial, but the idea is really the same for all setups. Basically you need a solid shape with clean lines, some lighting effects, and a good-looking vector shape to lay on top of the whole thing. Shape fonts area a great source for icons, from shopping carts to stereo control icons. They can be set to any size you'd like and are easy to switch out when making a full set of buttons.
As with any tutorial the exact numbers used are simply a suggestion, to familiarize you with the lighting techniques being used. The exact opacity percentages and the depths of your dropshadows will depend entirely on the shape, size and color of the button you create.
Posted by: jstartup
on Dec 18, 2008
All colors are the friends of their neighbors and the lovers of their opposites. ~Marc Chagall
