Photoshop might not be the best software to design 3D elements, but most 3D effects you see out there are definitely achievable. In this following article, we attempt to showcase you some of the best 3D design Photoshop tutorials we’ve come across. It’s probably not about memorizing all steps required to produce the output, but rather, to learn and understand the methods involved.

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Product Design

Make an iPod Classic or the New Nano

You will be learning how to create an iPod classic but also you can use the same technique to make an iPod nano.

Rendering a Striking Matchbox in Photoshop

This tutorial consists of creating a digital illustration in Photoshop of a box of matches.

Create a Shiny 3D Snooker Ball in Photoshop

In this tutorial, it will demonstrate you how to create a realistic 3D snooker ball. It is not difficult to make. Hope you will find it interesting. By Photoshop Lady.

Create a Shiny 3D Box

How to create a cool, semi-realistic cardboard box icon.

Creating Apple mouse

Draw Orange in Photoshop

Realistic 3D rack server

Clever way of creating 3-dimensional server rack. Started from 2d design, transformed to 3d by playing with image perspectives.

iPod Shuffle From Scratch

Learn how to re-create an Apple iPod Shuffle by using the original image from apple’s website as a reference and using the gradient tool, layer masks and basic selection and guide techniques.

More: Create a 4th Gen iPod Nano

Realistic Decorated Wine Bottle Illustration

How create a realistic bottle illustration and some shadow and cut techniques.

Make A Watch In Adobe Photoshop

How to create a watch from scratch in Adobe Photoshop.

Make a Floating in Air USB Key Illustration

How to illustrate a USB key floating in the air and reflecting on a surface.

Designing a Portable Gaming Device Poster

Realistic LCD HDTV

How to create a photorealistic widescreen LCD HDTV from scratch.

Electronic Torch Light

Wii Controller

Shiny Photorealistic Apple Remote

How to make a shiny new apple remote.

Detailed Compass Icon in Photoshop

Vector Style MacBook From Scratch

Create a Sony Playstation 3 in Photoshop

Create a Slick Black iMac in Photoshop

Designing Loox Pocket PC

Drawing Mircosoft’s XBOX 360 in Photoshop

How to draw a Mircosoft’s XBOX 360 console in photoshop using a reference image, simple techniques such as the gradient tools and the pen tool.

Create a Classic Guitar from Scratch In Photoshop

How to design a Classic Guitar.

Create a Super Shiny Pencil Icon

How to draw a pencil icon. We’ll have a look at gradients, selection tools, and basic transform operations.

Create a Realistic Wine Bottle Illustration From Scratch

How to create a super realistic bottle of wine completely from scratch.

Create a Super Retro Style Game Controller

Realistic Blackberry Style Mobile Phone

Designing a Black Zune 2 in Photoshop

Design Unique Watch in Photoshop

Create a Mobile Phone Styled Like the HTC Touch Diamond

More: Create iPhone in Photohop

3D Speakers in Photoshop

Render a Dramatic 3D Wood Cup in Photoshop

How to create a 3D cup from scratch in Illustrator, how to apply some texture to it in Photoshop, and also how to use the Vanishing Point filter to mock-up a scenario and apply realistic shadows.

Make a Bangin’ Woofer Embedded in Wood

How to illustrate a woofer and make a simple wood texture for the background.

Poster Art and Wallpapers

3D 2009 Wallpaper

How to create a Colorful 3D Text effect in photoshop.

Illustrate 3D Typography using Photoshop

Downloadable PDF tutorial, comes with brushes and PSD files.

Design a Professional Laptop Advert

How to manually create your own vanishing points, and how to use these techniques to create an awesome ’screen explosion’ effect – something that is sure to dazzle your viewers!

Create a Face Shattering Effect

Learn how to shatter Jessica Alba’s face into fade away cubes.

Shiny 3D Vector Circles

Using Photoshop to achieve scalable 3-dimensional vectors circles

3D Planet in Photoshop

For those who prefer creating their own space and planet wallpapers.

More: Create planet in photoshop.

Colorful Mac Design

How to design an awesome wallpaper with Mac logo.

Design Macbook Air in Photoshop

3-dimensional Macbook Air, way from scratch in Photoshop.

Integrating 3d Elements Into Your Designs

This tutorial will cover some techniques to integrate 3d elements into your 2d designs.

Draw custom 3D arrows with Photoshop