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Hi this is my first post, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
I want to mak an icon like this:
30-web-developer-creative-and-brilliant-logo-design-1.gif
But with the letters 'nc' lower-case.
I am new to photoshop so, again any help would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks!
 

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Hello and welcome to PSG.

This is a very simpl icon made entirely with the Rounded Rectangle Tool!


Screen Shot 2016-08-16 at 8.19.59 AM copy.png

Select the tool.

In the tools options bar,
Set it to Shape.
Select your color.
Turn off the stroke.
Screen Shot 2016-08-16 at 8.21.58 AM.png

You will have to play with the radius, it's amount will vary depending on the width of the rectangle you make.
Screen Shot 2016-08-16 at 8.22.26 AM.png

The good news is that for most of the icon, you can use the same rectangle over and over again, just copy and re-position.

Create the first rectangle.
Use Free Transform to position it. (Cmd/Cntrl + T)
Screen Shot 2016-08-16 at 8.26.24 AM.png

Once you have it positioned, hit Cmd/Cntrl + J to copy.
Then Cmd/Cntrl + T > FLIP HORIZ > CLICK OK
Then use the Move Tool to move into position.
Screen Shot 2016-08-16 at 8.27.08 AM.png

Go back to the Rounded Rectangle Tool and use the color fill on the 'Tool's Option Bar' (at the top) to change it's color.
Screen Shot 2016-08-16 at 8.28.51 AM.png

The rest is just more of the same process.
Just remember, when you make a new and different sized rounded rectangle, use a new layer.

Here's the layers panel...
Screen Shot 2016-08-16 at 8.29.10 AM.png
 
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Ok thanks!
I've had a go, but so far it looks shocking!
Logo-2.jpg
It is supposed to be a lower case 'nc' in a minamilist style.
Would you mind guiding me.
Thanks!
 

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I would love to help.

I do have to run for a little while........doctors appointment.........but I will help when I get back.

Maybe someone else will join in while I'm gone.
 

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Ok I have a few minutes before I have to leave.

In looking at your attempt, I can see that you have not used the proper tools. While I'm away, you need to try the technique that I described above in post #2. Post your results, and we will go from there when I return.
 

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The C can be a bit tricky. Not sure how I would do it.............let me try some experimentation.
 

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Maybe something like this...........

Screen Shot 2016-08-16 at 3.43.57 PM.png
 
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I think the pen tool can be big help in this case.Just set it to shape and create some round letters, i think there are a lot of tutorials that can show you how to use it.
 

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