Hi everyone, in this tutorial you are going to learn how to create an amazing and elegant portfolio layout in Photoshop. We are also going to learn how to create an elegant image slider and How to use vectors and gradient properly in your designs. Here’s what we need for this layout.

We need a set of high quality “universal vector icons”, Curly flower vectors and some gradient from the amazing collection of 27,000 gradient set. These vectors, gradient and the original PSD of this layout is available for only VIP members.  Simply register for a VIP account and download our huge 70,000 amazing items collection.

Preview:-

Now we have everything we need so let’s get started.

Step 1:-
First we need to create a new document and size should be 1000 pixel width and 1000 pixel height.  And background should be transparent.

Step 2:-
Now we are going to color out background. For this select “Paint Bucket Tool” make sure our foreground color is #000000.

Step 3:-
Now we need to Duplicate the background layer by right-clicking on the layer and click “duplicate layer”  or you can do that by pressing “CMD+J” for MAC or “Ctrl + J” if you are using PC.  Now we are going to add some noise to our background. For this go to Filter>Noise>Add Noise.

Step 4:-
We need to create some focus effect or spotlight effect. For this create a new layer then select “Soft round brush” size should be around 400 px and Hardness should be 0. Make sure your foreground color is #ffffff. Then use the brush on the upper left corner. Then reduce the Opacity to 35%.

Step 5:-
Now open your “Curly flower vectors set” and use a vector on the upper left corner as well. It looks fine as it is but I’m going to add some noise to these so they can match out background a bit more.

Step 6:-
Now it’s time to create buttons. So first let’s fix the portion for our buttons and logo. For this select “Line Tool” foreground color should be # 414141. Then create a straight line by pressing down Shift key. Now reduce the opacity to 85%.

Step 7:-
For buttons select “Rounded Rectangle Tool” and create 5 small rectangles on the upper right corner for our five buttons. Fill these with the color # 0d0d0d.

Step 8:-
Now we are going to add some noise to these buttons as well. For the first button select the button layer then click of “Filter>Noise>Add Noise“. And Noise amount should be 4.80%.  And Noise amount for the remaining buttons should be 2.45%.

Step 9:-
Now let’s add some icons according to our buttons. I’m using Universal icon set, which you can easily download from VIP member area.  And add navigation names using “Text Tool”.  Now our buttons are ready.

Step 10:-
On the upper right corner we are going to add the Grafpedia logo. And now our upper portion is complete.

Step 11:-
Now we are going to create three lines in the middle using our “Line Tool” with 1 px weight. Outer lines color should be #8e4210. And the middle one should be #ffffff and keep the size slightly smaller than the outer ones.  We will also add some outer glow to the middle line. After that, reduce the opacity of all to 45%.

Step 12:-
Create a nice rectangle using our “Rectangle Tool”. And fill it with #c91e9f.

Now reduce the opacity to 10%.

Step 13:-
Now add the feature image, place it in the center of our purple rectangle.

Step 14:-
Now let’s add some feature details. For this we need to use “Rectangle Tool” again. And create a small rectangle. Fill it with a darker shade of purple #0e000e. Then Reduce the Opacity to 70%. So we can have a nice transparent look.

Step 15:-
Time to add some text. For this, select the “Text Tool” and add the text.

Step 16:-
Everything looks nice let’s add some navigation buttons to our feature work. For this select the famous “Rectangle Tool”. Fill it with #2c2b2b. Then add some noise, by clicking Filter>Noise>Add Noise and keep the amount 4.80%. Now duplicate the layer by right clicking on the layer and select “duplicate layer” or press “CMD/Ctrl + J” to get the same result. Now drag the duplicate layer while pressing down the “Shift key” to the right side. Then add some text using the “Text Tool”.

Step 17:-
First, create a new layer and place it under the main (Previous & Next) buttons layers. Now let’s add some back shadows to these buttons so we can have the folded look. For this use the “Rectangle Tool” and create a small rectangle and fill it with #3c1030. Now press “CMD/Ctrl + T” and rotate it to an angle where it gives a folded look.  Let’s duplicate the shadow layer and place in under the next button and then click Edit>Transform>Flip Horizontally.

Step 18:-
Now we are going to use some gradients I’m selecting three for the huge collection of Grafpedia27,000 gradient collection set.  For this first we need to Right Click the “Murquee Tool” and Select the “Eclipse Marquee Tool”, using this, draw a small circle on the down right corner.

Step 19:-
Select the orange gradient. And use it in the small circle while pressing down the Shift key to get a straight effect.

Step 20:-
Now we are going to use “Gaussian Blur” to blend the gradient. For this go to Filter>Blur>Gaussaian Blur.  And then reduce the Opacity of the layer to 75%.

Repeat the same process with blue and green color gradients.

Step 21:-
Create a new layer under the gradient layers and select the “Rounded Rectangle Tool” and create three rectangles over the gradients. Fill the middle one with #2c2b2b and the remaining two with #ffffff.

Then add an image in the center of each rectangle.

Step 22:-
Now we need to add text to these. Create small Rectangle using “Rectangle Tool”. Fill it with #424141. And reduce the Opacity to 75%. Now duplicate it 2 times so we can have 3 rectangles of the same size. Then add text to these.

Step 23:-
Now we are going to add some text points for this we need a base. So select “Rectangle Tool” and Create a Rectangle fill it with #ffffff, and reduce the opacity to 10%.

Step 24:-
Now add points with using “Text Tool”. And create bullets using “Hard round” brush with 10 px size and 100% hardness. Then reduce the brush size to 5 px and change the color according to the background gradient.

Step 25:-
Lastly, let’s add some bottom links. For this add the copyright text on the Left corner and create the navigation links using text tools on the right corner.  Then select “Line Tool” with 5px weight. Now add small lines between the links and we are done.

Below is our final layout. Click on it to view the full size image. I hope you guys enjoyed the tutorial and learned something new. Try this and share your results with us.

Final Result:-

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