PSD Nation Forums

PSD Nation is proud to announce the official opening of our very own forums. PSD Nation started these forums to fill a gap missing on most other Photoshop websites. The idea was to create a place where Photoshop users from all over the world could get together in a clean, friendly environment to learn from eachother, show off our work, and talk about whatever is on our minds.

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Why should you join?

Well, as a registered member (registration is fast and free) you will have access to forum exclusive resources and tutorials.

You will also have the opportunity to interact with talented designers from around the world, exchanging ideas and advice.

So sign up today and join this community of Photoshop-loving people. You will be glad you did

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Here is a sampling of what is awaiting you:

Flaming Heart Tutorial

Vector Cloud Tutorial

How to Suceed as a Graphic Designer: Part 1

Hello there, this is the first in a series of articles dedicated to providing real, practical advice to up-and-coming designers; although, that is not to say that even experienced, industry veterans couldn’t learn something from reading these articles either.

In each installment, I’ll discuss effective methods and techniques for succeeding in a given area of the graphic design field. In this installment I’ll be covering exposure and some very effective ways to procure it. By the end of the series, you will have what amounts to a comprehensive overview of what it takes to succeed as a graphic designer. So, without further ado, I am proud to present:

How to Succeed as a Graphic Designer - Part 1: Exposure

In today’s world, the market is saturated with graphic designers. Almost everyone knows someone who claims to be a Photoshop guru, making it tough for you, as a graphic designer, to stand out from the crowd. While a great skill set will get you a long way, there is one key element that will allow you to exponentially increase the number of client you do business with: exposure.

Exposure is so powerful, it can enable sub-par graphic designers to land more jobs than those with amazing skill and talent who neglected to obtain the proper exposure. After all, if people do not know who you are, who can them contact you about a project?

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Web 2.0 Search Bar Tutorial

In this tutorial, I’ll outline the steps required to create a stylish, web 2.0 search bar. Photoshop is a powerful tool in web graphic design and is often used to create user interface elements such as a search bar. Check out the final product below:

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