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Visit the Cool Web Design Effects Tutorials
Looking for a little inspiration? Searching out the ultimate effect? Or simply want to sharpen your skills and hone your capabilities? Whatever the case, you've come to the right place!
These quick tutorials have been prepared by SitePoint's own Community Members, and we're always adding new content. Don't forget, if you'd like to contribute your own tutorial, email us now.
Latest Additions!
A Grunge Experiment
By Andrew Harwood
Andrew experiments with the grunge technique to create compelling, atmospheric imagery, and explains his technique in this step-by-step how-to.
Organic Vortex Effect
By Andrew Harwood
Use Photoshop to create a cool vortex effect with organic shapes -- it makes a great background or wallpaper, and can be used as the basis for other effects. Andrew shows how it's done.
Using Vectors in Photoshop - Tracing
By Andrew Harwood
Take your favourite stock photo and turn it into a traced, "vectorish" image with Andrew's easy guide. Give your next design a cool, modern feel with this cool effect.
Other Recent Additions
Back To School - The Elements of Design
By Nick Mullen
All designers need a good grip on the basics. Nick explains colour, line, mass, movement, space, texture, and more!
Black and White to Colour
By Nick Mullen
If you've ever wanted to change a plain old B&W image to colour, or 'touch up' a photo with tinting highlights, this tutorial has the asnwers. Five easy steps to an advanced technique -- learn it today!
Cool Headers
By Gavin Benda
Need to design a cool page header? Gavin uses trippy effects to add depth and interest to any header.
Ion Fire Cloudbursts
By Brian Poirier
A very cool effect that's easy to produce, and which you can alter to your own requirements. Brian's easy step-by-step guide gives you all the tips and tricks you'll need to master this effect.
A 3D Flag
By Daniel Piechnick
Learn how to create a realistic 3D effect over a flag, ribbon or banner graphic with this cool tutorial.
Airbrushing Landscapes
By Daniel Piechnick
You don't have to be Monet to create a compelling landscape image. Daniel shows us how it's done with the airbrush tool.
Grungy Tech Effect
By Adam Polselli
Adam combines grunge and techy looks to create an intriguing effect that's great for collages and backgrounds.
Push Buttons in Photoshop
By Doug Cloud
They look good, they add tangibility to your site, and they're easy to build! Doug shows how to create your own slick push buttons in Photoshop.