From Sketch to PSD: Building an Editable Driving License Mockup > 자유게시판

UX professionals showcasing ID interfaces in digital products

This workflow moves from initial doodle to a professional, layer-organized Photoshop file designed for seamless personalization

First, map out the foundational form using pencil and paper or your preferred digital drawing tool

Ensure your sketch mirrors authentic license specs—rectangular body, rounded corners, and accurate placement of photo, text fields, holograms, and machine-readable zones

Once your layout is solid, capture it with a camera or scanner and load it into Photoshop as a locked reference layer

Reduce the sketch layer’s opacity to 20–30% to make it a subtle tracing aid

Create new layers above it to begin building the mockup

Use a soft pale gray or creamy off-white fill to replicate the synthetic plastic substrate of authentic IDs

Add subtle gradients or noise to give it a more authentic texture

Draw the main shape with the Rounded Rectangle tool and apply a minimal inner shadow—just enough to suggest thickness without overdoing it

Employ the Pen Tool to meticulously outline key features: the embossed hologram, the handwritten signature band, and the barcode enclosure

Choose clean, sans-serif fonts like Helvetica, Arial Narrow, or similar government-issued typefaces for authenticity

Place the text on separate layers so you can easily edit names expiration dates or ID numbers later

Apply miniature font sizes (7–9pt) with meticulous horizontal and پاسپورت لایه باز vertical alignment to mirror actual government ID typography

Apply a barely visible drop shadow or delicate outer glow to ensure text remains crisp and readable against the background tone

Create a placeholder box filled with pale gray and annotate it with "Photo Here" in small, slanted italic text for clarity

This clear indicator allows end users to swap in a personal photo without disrupting the design

Dedicate a separate layer to house the barcode and optional QR code element

Use free generators like Barcode Generator or QR Code Monkey to produce crisp, 300dpi PNGs for integration

Position them independently so updating the code doesn’t distort adjacent elements

Apply a fine 1px border—slightly darker than the background—to echo the printed edge commonly seen on official licenses

Use layer styles like bevel and emboss sparingly on raised elements like the license number to give them a slight 3d effect

Categorize layers into clearly named folders: Text, Background, Visual Elements, Security Features, and Placeholder Zones

Label every layer descriptively—e.g., "Name Field," "Expiration Date," "Hologram Emblem"—for intuitive navigation

Apply a soft highlight along the upper border using a white gradient mask to mimic plastic sheen

Always save as a layered PSD to retain full editability for future revisions

Test the mockup by replacing the photo and text fields to ensure everything adjusts cleanly

With this adaptable PSD, you can rapidly deploy consistent, professional ID mockups across countless client projects