Network and Security

In this tutorial, we are going to design a set of icons in Adobe Photoshop. An icon set needs to have the same background and theme. For learning purposes, we are going to design a sun icon, an ice flake icon, and an RSS icon. Let's get started. 1. Preparing the Canvas Step 1 Start by making a new file with size 350 px × 350 px . Click the small box next to the  Background Contents  option to change the new canvas color. Step 2 In the Color Picker dialog box, select grey ( #e0e0e2 ) for the canvas background color. Step 3 It is always a good idea to keep your work structured from the start. Make a new layer group and name it  sun . This is where we will place all layers used in the sun icon. 2. Designing the Icon Base Step 1 Use the  Rounded Rectangle Tool  to draw a rectangle with size  83 px × 64 px and  8 px  radius. To get accurate results, use the  Properties  panel. In this panel, you can simply enter the exact size into the input box. Step 2 Hold Shift and then draw