Author: Brant Wilson

I'm the editor-in-chief of Bittbox.com. I'm a designer and developer by day, and a writer and musician when the feeling strikes. I enjoy vintage advertisements and puzzles with an absurd amount of pieces. Follow me on Twitter.
Illustrator: How to average points for perfect alignment
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Illustrator: How to average points for perfect alignment

I’ve only recently been using this Illustrator feature, but I’ve found it to be very useful for really precise drawing. In my case, when I draw fonts. I want to show you how to use the Illustrator “Average” feature to get perfect point alignment during drawing. As you can see in the image above, I…

Free Texture Tuesday: 5 Super Hi-Res Gutted Book Cover Textures
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Free Texture Tuesday: 5 Super Hi-Res Gutted Book Cover Textures

Hi everyone, I’ve got a great treat for you today. These 5 gutted book cover textures are each around 3300×5000 pixels in size. They are large enough to give you the freedom to only use certain sections, or to use in your large-scale print projects. Enjoy!

[Requested Illustrator Tip] Edit Styles in Multiple Text Boxes at Once
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[Requested Illustrator Tip] Edit Styles in Multiple Text Boxes at Once

This Illustrator quick tip was requested by Chris. Chris asks, “I want to make a global change to the FONT or STYLE of a bunch of text boxes (each with different text inside them) at once. Is there a way to do this?” As a matter of fact, there are a couple different solutions, both…

Freebie Friday: 10 Abstract Duct Tape Photoshop Brushes
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Freebie Friday: 10 Abstract Duct Tape Photoshop Brushes

This Friday’s freebie is a set of 10 maximum resolution (2500×2500) duct tape Photoshop brushes. They will provide a fast and easy way of adding some unique surfacing to your project. If you like these brushes, check out my duct tape texture pack over at Valleys In The Vinyl. Enjoy! Preview Download: Duct Tape Photoshop…

Six Social Networks for Designers + Invites!
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Six Social Networks for Designers + Invites!

A couple of years ago I read an article that predicted we would soon see a surge in niche social networks crop up across the internet, targeted at specific groups whether they be for cat lovers, home brewers, or in our case designers. The thinking behind it was that one massive social network, Facebook, couldn’t…

Freebie Friday: Light Grunge Photoshop Brushes
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Freebie Friday: Light Grunge Photoshop Brushes

Today’s freebie is a set of five super high-res subtle grunge Photoshop brushes. They’re perfect for adding just a little bit of texture to your work without overdoing it. These were inspired by Liam McKay’s awesome subtle grunge brushes he’s been posting on WeFunction. Preview Download: Light Grunge Photoshop Brushes