![thumb](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/08/thumb15.jpg)
![preview](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/09/preview.jpg)
Step 1
Let's start by opening Adobe Illustrator. Create a 21 x 27 cm (8,27 x 10,73 inches) canvas in CMYK mode with 300 dpi resolution.![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/1.png)
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Step 2
The next thing you should do is to download the Flyboy BB font; you can get it here. This will be used for the main title. Using the text tool (T), write "The WebDesigner" in a dark yellow color. The CMYK values can be viewed in the second image bellow.![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/5.png)
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Step 3
Let's start by creating a rectangular shape with spiked ends that will be used as background to the secondary text. You can create it using either the rectangle tool (M) or the pen tool (M).![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/9.png)
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Step 4
I always liked those rounded rectangles used as a sort of ad plate. So, using the rounded rectangle tool, create the basic shape and then using the direct selection tool (A), adjust each point until it looks like the shape below.![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/19.png)
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Step 5
Next, let's draw a retro ribbon shape, use the pen tool (P) and add the previous blue color. It may look a bit like tooth paste, but let's add some folded edges on it next.![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/26.png)
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Step 6
Let's make a simple arabesque using the pen tool (P), you can also try to do it using the brush tool (B). Then just duplicate and place it below.![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/33.png)
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Step 7
Those old promotional splashes can be really funny, let's draw one. First use the crystallize tool, set the parameters of the tool by just clicking once on it's icon; you can see them below. Now what you do is create a circle using the ellipse tool (L) and then use the crystallize tool above it. Just make sure you made the circle on the right scale.![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/37.png)
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Step 8
This is the last font you will need to download, this one is called Headline. As the name says, it's really useful for headlines. Get it here. Let's write "Hey buddy, I have an idea." This will be our character's quote.![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/47.png)
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Step 9
I wanted to draw a light bulb to make things a bit more obvious. So first use the ellipse tool (L). Then make the light effects using the pen tool (P).![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/49.png)
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Step 10
Our character is the hardest part of this tutorial, but follow my instructions and everything will be a piece of cake. I wanted to make a character similar to those men on the 50s ads, with an "ice cream" hair. Let's begin with the eyes. First draw an ellipse using the ellipse tool (L). Draw another ellipse in the border of it, then go to the pathfinder panel and choose the option called Minus Front.![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/56.png)
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Step 11
First of all, you got to use the Multiply blending mode on each of the previous elements. Then use the rectangle tool (M) to create this beige radial gradient over the illustration. Then go to the blending modes and choose the one called Multiply.![](https://netdna.webdesignerdepot.com/uploads6/50s-typography/86.png)
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The Result
Well guys, I hope you had fun designing it, go on and experiment more often with type, also research about 50's design, you may find some really interesting samples. You can download the illustrator file here.![preview](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2011/09/preview.jpg)
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