A while back I put up a poll at inside_kinnetik @LJ where the members could request a specific tutorial. This is the tutorial that came out of that poll. 'Text in icons'

While making it I more than once thought to myself: "What the F*uck was I thinking? A TEXT tutorial???".

This will most probably be even more scattered than normal, but I'm gonna try to let you in on how I'm thinking while working with text on icons - and larger graphics as well.

Before we begin let me make one thing clear: This is how I do it and how MY mind works. This is NOT in any way a "Do it like this - or else..." because like anything, text and the way you use it is totally subjective. It all comes down to personal taste. But maybe you can get some inspiration or at least a good laugh at my expense. :P

Ready? This is VERY image heavy.

Here goes....

Using text in icons


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