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Great shapes for you to learn.

Trendwhore or not, Pixel stretch effects have been enjoying a bit of a renaissance lately. Their ease of use, flexibility, and general funkiness when used properly makes them a useful tool for budding interface and wallpaper designers alike. Best of all, you can create them too in 3 simple steps...

Inset lines are a remarkably versatile and simple effect used by many designers to create detail in their interfaces, separate content, highlight focal points, etc.

Artificial metal effects are, without a doubt, extremely popular amongst all Photoshop users. Its not hard to work out why, of course, because the spectacular results often speak for themselves.

Whether you are showing off a virtual product or just want to demonstrate your commercial design flair, a 3D box can always add a little something special.

Spheres are a dietary staple of the interface design professional, and make their way into many different designs, whether by choice or just plain habit. This is not a coincidence - carefully crafted 3D-effect spheres are one of the most visually pleasing and effective weapons in the designer's arsenal.

Creating photorealistic scenes is one of the hardest tasks of the apprentice designer, try it on!

Pill buttons are, of course, a staple diet of the amateur interface designer.

Set your work ablaze with this excellent tutorial on artificial flame effects.

Pill buttons are, of course, a staple diet of the amateur interface designer, try it on!

The infamous plastic effect with a twist. Learn how to recreate it using only layer effects, and understand the theory behind the effect. Very handy for interfaces & text!

Learn how to create gradient bars.

Learn how to create realistic gears.

Bendy wires and cables are one of the trickier effects to create in Photoshop

Great screws!