Step 1 – Generate a QR Code

Our first step is to generate our own QR Code. There are a lots of QR Code Generator, just search on google “generate qr code”. My QR Code contains an url (http://creativepaths.net).

Step 2- Recreate the QR-Code

I`m going to use illustrator for this task, because vector shapes are very editable. So import your Qr Code in illustrator. The easy way (but not the best way) is to transform it into a vector shape using “Live Trace” (one color logo settings). But result is not good, you can see that in the picture below.

So let`s start by importing the QR Code image in a new layer. Set the opacity of the image to 50% and after that block the layer.

Create a new layer. In this new layer i`m going to recreate the original QR Code.

I`m going to use the Rectangle Tool for this task.

I draw some rectangles.

I finished recreating the QR Code using the rectangle tool.

Using the Pathfinder tool i united the shapes.

Step 3- Customize the QR Code

I draw some red shapes over my QR Code. You shouldn`t edit those zones to much.

Effect> Stylize> Round Corners.
Try to check the qr code by scanning it, after you customize.

Colored some of the dots, changed the main color.

Effect> Stylize> Inner Glow.

I`ve drawn a circle using the ellipse tool. In this circle i`m going to put the creativepaths logo.

Select the circle and add some shadow. Effect> Stylize> Dropshadow.

Adding the logo! Scanned! It works! Finished!
Hope that you find this tutorial useful!

Album Design for “f i n d” – A Case Study and Tutorial  by Maarten Kleyne“

” With this post I will give you some insight in one of my recent projects, as well as a tutorial on how I made the concepts that pass along in this article.”

See here
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• Which rich black is the best?
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• What’s the best file type to use?
• Find here : www.printhandbook.com 

Also you can download the mini binding guide :

Have Fun!

Legacy of Letters from Luca Barcellona on Vimeo.

Just made an 2012 wallet calendar in vector format.

It  has the size 2×3,5 so you can use it for the back of you business card.

i didn`t embed the fonts, so you can change them. Also you can change the colors.

Enjoy

Creativepaths Team!

I`m gonna show you today a very useful thing in illustrator and i`m sure this is the easiest way to accomplish this.We are going to revolve a line on a sphere, from top to bottom. Sounds easy, but it isn`t, if you don`t know my “easy way”.

Create a new document with the size of 800×100. Why 800×100?

The file size is very important in this case. On a sphere that has the diameter 100 px, the mapart artboard has the size of 200px. So revolving the line 4 times on our sphere .. we need 4 x 2oopx. I hope it makes sense, if not.. you will understand the concept after you read the hole post.

Using the pentool or what ever you want, draw a diagonal.

Now we need to draw 5 lines, which will divide our artboard in 4 equal parts. Make sure that the first line is  on the left edge and the second one on the right edge. After you finished the lines align(window>align) them using “Horisontal Distribute Center”

Delete the 2 lines from the edges, because those were only to align our other 3 lines. Select the diagonal and the linse and divide them using the pathfinder tool(window>pathfinder).

Once they are divided ungroup them (Ctrl+Shift+G or Object>ungroup) and  align them  left using the align tool (Horizontal Align Left). After you aligned them, create a new graphic symbol.

Now we can start working on the sphere. Create an circle, delete the left anchor point.

I should look like this. Now we can do the revolve.

Let`s go the the revolve menu.. and select mapart..Load the symbol to the mapart.

Check invisible geometry.. and make sure that your symbol fits perfect on the mapart.

You can play with the angles for a better view..also you can check Shade Artwork in mapart if you don`t plan to recolor it.

After you finish, don`t forget to expand the appearance.

There are 2 clipping paths.. it better to delete them.  Now you will be able to do your magic:D.

Just added some gradient on the front side . Looks pretty good. But imagine what you can do with this trick…