Adobe XD Masterclass: Skeuomorphic Dial Design Techniques - Episode 56

Dive into a comprehensive 57-minute Adobe XD tutorial led by Evangelist Howard Pinsky, focusing on advanced design techniques and workflow improvements. Learn about the latest XD features before exploring the creation of skeuomorphic dials through layering, subtle shadowing, and blend modes. Master the art of crafting realistic button and dial containers using ring elements, angular gradients, and inner shadows. Discover how to efficiently duplicate effects by copying and pasting appearances. Enhance designs with fabric textures and experiment with shadows for added depth. Create intricate 3D-looking dials by manipulating shapes, gradients, and shadows. Perfect the art of texturing dial edges, adding bounce light, and crafting LED lights with glows. Conclude by fine-tuning lighting effects to achieve professional-quality skeuomorphic designs in Adobe XD.

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New features in XD
Skeuomorphic dials
Creating buttons/dials - layering elements
Making subtle shadows - using blend modes
Creating a ring element for the button/dial container
Ungular Gradients
Applying an Inner Shadow - applied with Overlay blend mode
Copy and pasting appearances to duplicate effects
Adding a fabric texture - applying blend modes
Tweaking previous layers - experimenting with shadows for added depth
Creating a dial - creating bevels
Adding a texture and inner shadows to the dial
Giving the dial a 3D look - shapes, gradient, and shadow for depth
Texturing the edge of the dial
Adding a bounce light under the dial
Creating the led light for the dial
Adding a glow for the led
Experimenting with lighting for the dial