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Retro Robots in Vector Format

Henry — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:23:29 +0000

These robots were created as a fun project for myself. I’ve always been inspired by how a combination of simple lines and shapes can come together to create something so complex and creative. These retro robots can be used to create an online comic strip, cartoons, flash animations, wacky logos or simply put them on your desktop wallpaper.

Inspired by old retro robots, this colorful vector collection includes a variety of robots from your basic toy retro robot to a more futuristic space-man. While technology has advanced so rapidly, the robots we envisioned during the 1940′s to 1980′s never came to existence as they were portrayed, except as childhood toys or hobbies.

This set of retro robots includes a good building blog to create new robots. Easily replace body parts and change colors to create your own design. Use metal color variations and create your own tin-man, or use bright color combinations and odd angles to create a cute female cyborg.

Retro robots can be used in various applications:

Comic book designs
Abstract 3d models
Ideas for robot sculptures
Retro movie posters
Nostalgia and memorabilia designs
Retro toys
T-shirt designs
Cartoon characters for comic strips
Birthday Invitations and more

Download Retro Robots

Illustrator vector file with all logos (.ai)
EPS vector file (.eps)
Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
Thumbnail preview (.jpg)

If you like these robots, also check out:
Colorful dingbats
Hi-Tech Graphics

See Phils Creations for a wonderful example of vector art used in 3d paper sculpture

Sun Logos in Vector Format

Henry — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:02:53 +0000

Here is a set of logo icons and images for your next logo project. These images consist of sunny skies, fluffy clouds, flaming suns and mountain tops. If there is ever a need for some warm and inviting logo icons here is the perfect set. Use this set of sun logos to to get inspiration for your next design. See how logos are created and quickly design your own version.

Open this vector file and see how logos are created. These sun-graphics can be applied in a variety of concepts, from real estate logos to rock-band designs. Sun graphics generate a good mood and soothing atmosphere almost every time. Sun graphics can also invoke the feeling of nature, summer time, heat, motion, sunrise, weather and flowing air. In addition, sun graphics can be used in a wide variety of industry sectors, such as:

Travel Agency
Music Bands
Computer Industry
Hotels and Resorts
Restaurants
Vacation Homes
Retirement Homes
Conventions
Summer Camp
Sports and Fitness
Construction
non-profit organizations

Download this set and see how these designs were created. Decompose these vector logos and create your own unique designs. There are variations of styles and designs in this set; use them as ideas to create a design that works best for your brand.

Download Sun Logos

Illustrator vector file with all logos (.ai)
EPS vector file (.eps)
Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
Thumbnail preview (.jpg)

Also check out:
Sunset Wallpaper
Design Elements
Vector Flowers and Swirls

High Resolution Vector Wallpaper – Part 2

Henry — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:12:06 +0000

With the popularity of the first high-resolution vector wallpapers, I’ve created a second set, highlighting different effects, styles, treatments and design patterns. These wallpapers are highly customizable and scalable because they are created purely in vector art. I will try to explain what effects and graphics were used in each wallpaper and what the design though was behind each wallpaper.

This graphic was created using a simple radial gradient in the background. Then, using Illustrator’s “blend tool”, I created a twisted tube object. I used this tube object as my primary design element and multiplied it using the copy-and-rotate tool. I rotated this object at 30 degrees, giving me a nice sun-looking object. Instead of centering this sun-object I decided to lower it just a bit, creating a different effect. I also modified thickness of the lines until I was happy with a final design.

This background was created using a series of pre-existing designs. I used various pieces and design elements from the swirls graphics set. I separated a few design elements and rotated-and-copy them in order to create various circle patters. Some of these were rotated 4 times (90 degrees), others 8 times (45 degrees), and the large object in background was rotated 120 times (3 degrees). After creating the circle objects, it was just a matter of placing them in different sizes and using different transparencies. The green gradient background creates a nice surreal, vibrant effect.

This vector background was created with the idea of using flying elements. These are not butterflies, or birds, but they look like they could be. The wings were created using a simple leaf/teardrop image and duplicating-and-rotating them several times, while using a transparency effect. After the first butterfly object was crated, this object was copied multiple times and scaled-and-rotated, to create the flock effect. The striped background and the snowflakes were borrowed from previous posts on OpenGraphicDesign.com.

The idea behind this vector wallpaper was to create a techie-city-swirl design. Various elements on this set were taken from the hi-tech vector graphics set. The swirls were created using Adobe Illustrator’s “swirl tool”. This effect tool allows you to twirl any vector object freely, creating a very organic and distinct effect. I did a series of swirls, but only three of them made it to this set. Actually only two made it to this set, the white swirl object is just a copy of the larger swirl. The use of the orange and variations of orange was done to simply separate this background from the other sets. This wallpaper could have been any color. I think gray colors with subtle blue-ish tones work great for techie designs. Give it a try on your next design.

I hope you enjoyed these backgrounds and learning a bit behind the concept behind them. Download and open the vector files to see how they were created. Use your own elements, techniques and style to create your own variation. If you’re just starting graphic design, see if you can copy each of these exactly as they were created.

Download high-resolution vector wallpaper

Illustrator vector file with all wallpapers (.ai)
Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
Large 1920×1440 resolution (.jpg)
Thumbnail preview (.jpg)

Also check out:
High Resolution Vector Wallpaper (Part 1)
High Resolution Wallpaper
Stripe Backgrounds (Part 2)

Sunset Vector Wallpaper

Henry — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:38:52 +0000

Here is a simple and clean vector sunset background with some birds and a boat, ready to use as concept art, wallpaper on your computer, a t-shirt transfer, or simply print and frame like art. After applying some text to these beach-themed graphics you can easily print and use it as a nice gift for the boat enthusiasts or surfers alike. You never know when you will need some clouds and seascape to use on a concept you’re working on, or a sunny background for a website. Download this set and dissect it to create your own composition.

Included in this set are four variations of beach vector graphics, using different colors and gradients. You can easily open this file with a program such as Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape, and modify the gradient colors. Elements in this illustration include a sun burst with sun rays, ocean waves, clouds appearing from the horizon, a flock of birds, a sail boat and decorative circle elements.

This vector wallpaper can be applied for various occasions:

Beach-theme greeting cards or invitations
Tropical computer desktop background
background for business cards or thank you notes
Sunrise landscape for screensaver
kid’s birthday party invitations and more

Download the set and analyze how vector illustrations are created. Use your own ideas and vector illustrations to create a unique composition.

Download Free Sunset Vector Wallpapers

Illustrator vector file with all templates (.ai)
Vector EPS (.eps)
Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
Thumbnail preview (.jpg)

Need more wallpapers? check out High Resolution Vector Wallpapers and Desktop Wallpapers

Vector Gears

Henry — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:24:37 +0000

Need some free vector gears for your next techie design, or simply want to learn how gears are created in vector format? Download and study this file and see how easily gears can be created in line art. These various gears can be scaled, rotated and modified quickly to create your own set of gears. These graphics will fit perfectly for any design involving machinery, industrial designs, metal design, watches, or wheels. Symbolically, gears can represent motion, teamwork and technology.

Included in this set of gears are variations and different styles of wheels, from the very simple machine gear to the smallest clock-style gear. To give you more creative ideas, I’ve included 3d versions of gears along with repeating designs in various sizes and colors. Gears can serve as good icons, symbols and illustrative metaphors for cooperation, connection, exchange, workforce, and invention. Gears serve really well as background elements in high-tech designs and industrial/propaganda graphics. Creating gears can be as simple as drawing circles and repeating objects (teeth) along the circles. Download this set and see if you can re-create these vector designs using your own style and concept.

Download Free Vector Gears

Illustrator Vector File (.ai)
Vector EPS (.eps)
Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
Thumbnail preview (.jpg)

View other High Tech Graphics

Colorful Fun Dingbats

Henry — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:22:47 +0000

A few years ago, while working on various client projects during the day, I needed a break from work and just draw something for fun. This is how this set was created. This set of colorful vector dingbats had been sitting in my machine for years; so I cleaned up the icons, finish coloring some of the symbols and decided to make them available for free download.

These bright colored graphics can be used in many ways, they can be used in backgrounds on children-themed designs, electronic music flyers, or icon elements for tech blogs. These vector graphics have a wacky and futuristic look to them, so they can be easily implemented in any fun and colorful design. In addition to the bright icons, a black-and-white version is included as well. Modify these cute icons and create your own designs by changing the colors or rotating the graphics. Included in this set are various vector symbols, crop-circle style designs, geometric shapes, and colorful icon characters. Enjoy.

Download Free Vector Dingbats

Illustrator Vector File (.ai)
Vector EPS (.eps)
Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
Thumbnail preview (.jpg)

Decorative Swirls – Part 2

Henry — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:50:57 +0000

With the popularity of the first Decorative Swirls set, we have created a follow up vector set that includes new swirls, ornate and floral graphics. Use these vector graphics on any different applications, such as photo collages, text scrolls or wallpapers. Apply swirl designs on top of black and white photos or to add elegance to any text layout. These vector swirls can be used as elements to break up paragraphs or sections in a webpage, or as background elements for a flyer or brochure. Combine these decorative swirls with other vector graphics and create your own distressed backgrounds or a colorful abstract compositions. Included in this set are variations of floral designs, swirly elements, curved lines, ornate graphics and decorative flowers.

Download Decorative Swirls – Part 2

Illustrator Vector File (.ai)
Vector EPS (.eps)
Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
Thumbnail preview (.jpg)

See more:
Decorative Swirls – Part 1
Vector Flowers and Swirls

Urban Art (vector)

Henry — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:35:56 +0000

Get some ideas for your next urban art project. Use these free vector graphics and add a little youth and city culture to your designs. The free vector shapes can be used as decoration elements or can be tweaked and incorporated into larger collages. This set of urban graphics include paint drips, graffiti markers and symbols, many variations of arrows, and a city landscape. Many people associate music with urban art, and different music icons were incorporated as well, such as vinyl records, speaker icons and sound waves. If you think of an urban cityscape, you also think of city structures, such as buildings, brick walls and chain link fences. Download this set, or come up with your own urban design and get some street cred.

Download Urban Art Graphics

Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
EPS vector (.EPS)
Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG vector)
thumbnail (.jpg)

Tribal Art using vector graphics – Part 3

Henry — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:46:44 +0000

If you liked the first and second set of Tribal Art Graphics, you will enjoy this third pack. This third set of tribal drawings was inspired by traditional and oriental style patterns. Tribal graphics are popular as tattoo drawings and decorative elements. Use these vector graphics on your next grunge design and add an edgier look to your composition. Also check out the first set of tribal art for more design ideas.

Please read the Terms of use before downloading the files

Download Free Tribal Art Graphics

- includes illustrator (.ai)
- vector eps (.eps)
sample thumbnail (.jpeg)

Propaganda Graphics (Vector)

Henry — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:26:19 +0000

Create your own propaganda poster using these creative vector graphics and symbols. Use the red and black color scheme, and strong contrast to make your design elements pop-out. Included in this set are graphics of bombs, flags, grenades, buildings, clouds, sunbursts, stars, barbwire, gunshots and shields – all in illustrator vector format. The industrial revolution design is popular in political graphics and edgy protest art. Create your own propaganda movement using these graphics. Use bold text as your headline, some graphic repetition, strong colors and start your own revolution.

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- includes illustrator (.ai)
- vector eps (.eps)
- thumbnail (.jpg)

3D Vector Graphics

Henry — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:55:24 +0000

Simulate the 3D look with some 3D vector graphics. These graphics are perfect for adding an additional dimension to any wallpaper or background. Easily create a futuristic look by adding floating 3d objects or create 3d optical illusions. All vector elements were created using Illustrator, but in order to create the best 3-D effects, applications such as 3d Studio Max, Maya or Lightwave would be necessary. Try these 3-D vector graphics on your next projects and share your three dimensional creations.

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- includes illustrator (.ai)
- vector eps (.eps)
- thumbnail (.jpg)

Tribal Art using vector graphics – Part 2

Henry — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:47:24 +0000

With the popularity of the first Tribal Art Graphics, and many requests, I’ve followed up with a new set of Tribal Vector Art. These are a little more defined and follow different styles of tattoo art. All the graphics are vector and contained in a single illustrator (.ai) file. The middle piece (skull) was created back in 1999 and has been used as a decal. This is the first time this vector graphic is made publicly available. Enjoy the tribal drawings and please share your tattoo graphics if you have them in vector format.

Please read the Terms of use before downloading the files

Download Free Tribal Art Graphics (Part 2)

- includes illustrator (.ai)
- vector eps (.eps)

More Tribal Art:
Tribal Art using vector graphics (Part 1)
Tribal Art using vector graphics (Part 3)

Get creative with tribal art, see: High Resolution Wallpapers