![]() ![]() ![]() Then make a copy of it below by copying the shape (Cmd/Ctrl + C) and using the Paste in Back command (Cmd/Ctrl + B).įill the new shape with black. Create a rounded rectangle and fill it with a white/black linear gradient. Then set the layer mode to Overlay in the Transparency Panel so that the buttons embody the contours of the clock face. Color each part differently by selecting them with the Direct Selection Tool (A) and choosing your colors. You can do so by drawing two lines across the shape, selecting the shape and the lines, and then dividing them with the Divide command in the Pathfinder Panel. Then cut away the left part and slice it into three parts. To do so, start by making a copy of the inner rectangle and removing the gradient of the copied shape. I thought I’d spice up the digital clock icon with some colored elements. Here is the clock with numbers, text and some more design elements. Step 10: Add More Elements to the Clock Face Usually digital numbers have cut-off endings in a 45 o degree angle. #DIGITAL CLOCK 3D TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND ICON FREE#I added two small rectangles at the left side of the frame that will serve as controls for the digital clock (maybe they are the snooze and alarm controls – let’s just use our imagination), one in red and one in gray.Ī digital clock is nothing without the digital numbers that represent the time! Add the numbers either with a free font (such as DS-Digital font) or draw them yourself with the Pen Tool (P). These thing are always optional and you can add whatever shapes, buttons, numbers or text of your liking. Now we are just adding some stylistic elements. Step 8: Small Details Can Make a Big Difference This effect will give the clock face the needed inset look. Select the inner rectangle and add an Inner Glow (Effect > Stylize > Inner Glow). Now we will add an effect to bring the clock instantly to life. Next, select the inner rectangle (the clock face base shape), add a light gray stroke, and then set the fill to the same gradient as in the previous step. Step 6: Create the Clock Face’s Background Then, fill it with a dark teak to light teak color. Cut away a big part of the top-you can do so by either using the Eraser Tool (Shift + E) or the Scissors Tool (C). Make a copy of the inner rectangle on top by copying it (Cmd/Ctrl + C) and then using the Paste in Front command (Cmd/Ctrl + F). Here is our digital clock icon thus far with all the gradients. Here’s the highlight for the top-right corner. For the corners, create small, semi-rounded shapes and fill them with a gradient. As you can see, our clock is already coming to life. Create a similar shape for the top part of the framework and also give it a linear gradient.Īnd then create another highlight at the bottom. By placing the gradient highlight towards the top and blending into the black color of the frame towards the bottom, the shape will look like it bevels outwards. Leave a small gap between the edge of the rectangle and don’t overlap into the smaller inner (clock face) rectangle.įill the shape with a black/gray linear gradient with the Gradient Tool (G), oriented vertically. Select the Pen Tool (P) and draw a similar shape for the highlight on the left side of the frame. Now, I will show you how a few simple shapes created with the Pen Tool (P) can add a 3D look. This is the framework (or base shape) for the digital clock: the outer/bigger shape is the frame and the inner/smaller shape is the clock face. Now that we have created two rounded rectangles (one smaller than the other) we can fill them both with black. Afterwards, expand the appearance again ( Object > Expand Appearance). Once that is done, ungroup the two shapes (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + G), select the smaller inner rectangle and apply another round corner effect with the Radius of 5 pt. This will proportionally shrink the rectangle. To do so, go to Object > Path > Offset Path and enter a negative number (-25pt). Select the rounded corner shape and apply an Offset Path to it. We want them to be expanded, so go to Object > Expand Appearance. Step 2: An Easy Way to Apply Rounded Corners With the rectangle still selected, apply some rounded corners (20 pt) by going to Effect > Stylize > Rounded Corners. Then select the Rectangle Tool (M) and draw a rectangle with width of 346 pt and height of 237 pt. Open up a new document in Illustrator and set the color mode to RGB. ![]()
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