Drawing a Stylish Computer Key in Adobe Illustrator

Deke creates a type effect in Adobe Illustrator that makes the letters look like keyboard keys.

Simulating an Adjustment Layer in Adobe Illustrator

Deke uses layers of black or white set to the Soft Light blend mode in Illustrator in order to simulate a Photoshop Levels adjustment layer.

Deke uses the easily changeable nature of Illustrator's dynamic effects and tones down the out-of-control puzzle piece he's been working on.

Deke wraps up his warped, extruded, blended letter puzzle with a fishy twist.

Deke applies some killer Illustrator dance moves (or rather distortion effects) to his letter extrusion object blends in Adobe Illustrator.

Deke shows you how to take letters extruded with Illustrator's object blend effect and make one blend "pass through"another

Deke uses Illustrator's Blend tool to extrude letters accordion-style (think snakes-in-a-can or classic Electric Company graphics).

Deke uses the power of smart objects (in Illustrator) to bring half his Photoshop file back to life.

Deke grows some colorful cellular matter in Adobe Illustrator, using gradients and a hex pattern.

Deke shows you how to exploit the many colorful stylistic sets in the Trajan Color Concept font.

Deke introduces you to Adobe's concept font, Trajan Color, with some tips on how to use it in both Photoshop and Illustrator.

Deke demonstrates how to meticulously craft familiar symbols in Adobe Illustrator