An Explosion of Adobe Fireworks Resources
An often overlooked member of the Adobe Creative Suite is Adobe Fireworks. This application software can be used to create vectors, design application interfaces, digital artwork, and create rapid prototypes of websites. Adobe Fireworks can also generate PDF’s, export CSS based layouts, and a variety of other features. However, Adobe Fireworks resources are not easy to find. Resources are scattered among many different websites, blogs, and forums. Since the resources are far and few, some designers forget about all the features and abandon using the software all together.
In this article, renew your love for Adobe Fireworks! Check out the 200+ (mostly) free Adobe Fireworks resources that are gathered and categorized for easy reference. Please remember: since many designers have made these resources free for others, take the time to check out the license agreements before using any resources for personal and/or commercial projects.
Arrows

Stencils

Cursors

Shields

Kaliber Patterns

Free Fireworks Patterns

Free Patterns (158)

Checker Patterns

Carbon Pattern

Free Patterns

Wood Pattern Package

A reusable page icon

Paper Grams

iPhone GUI as Rich Symbols for Fireworks

Borders

Metal Pack 1

150 Fireworks Styles (Gradient Effects)

Electronics

15 Grunge Colors Styles

Fireworks Styles Pack 2

Fire and Flames

131 Ultimate Web 2.0 Styles

NN_Style_03

Styles Pack 1-3

Drawings

15 FIREWORKS CS4 TEXT STYLES PACK 1

Web 2.0 Styles 1

Fireworks Styles Pack 1

Overkill Set 1

Stroke Styles for Fireworks MX, Series 1

Fireworks Styles Pack 6

48 Ultimate Web 2.0 Styles

Chrome Gradient Styles

The CMX Dash Pack

MST Styles

Style Pack 1

Text Styles Pack

Gradients, Blue Light, Charcoal, Chrome, etc. (No Preview Image)
Smart Resize

Basic Pack 2

Background Rectangle Auto Shape

Pinwheel Auto Shape

Crescent Auto Shape

Ribbon

Revolve Path Auto Shape

Auto Shapes with Styles

Sunburst, Effect Light Source, Geometry Guides, and Grid

Annotation Auto Shape

Sunburst

Enhanced Rectangle Auto Shapes

Simple Orb Smart Shape

Puzzle Auto Shape

Adjustments Panel

Copy Merge

Harmonia Color Schemer

Canvas Squeezer

Copy Paste WHXY

Watermark 1.0

Color Palette 1.25

Smart Punch

Box Templates 1.0

Demo Current Document 1.0

Calculator

Snap Objects 1.0

Mac Button

Smart Knife

Rounded Bitmap Corners

Copy Merged

Spiral

Objects, Pattern and Texture, and Text Commands

Chrono 1.0

Level Horizon

Batch Import 1.0

Interpolation Panel

Utility Set One

Brush, Document, and Effects Commands

Flash Slide Show 1.12

Campus Tools

Add Web Guides, Group, Mask, Modify, 3D Rotate, Rename, and Paths Commands

Duplicate, Offset, Rotate

Save Paths as Actionscript

Super Nudge 1.0.3

Batch Complete Alert

Extrude Paths

Shape Shifter Set 1


iPhone Application Prototype


FW CS4 Workspace Manager
Auto Vector Mask

Oldie Effect

Metallic Gold Effect

Old Paper Effect

String of Pearls

Twist and Fade

Fireworks Toolkit for Creating iPhone Mockups

Free Template #4 – Travel Site

Adobe Fireworks Template for Android by UNITid

FotoGallery 1

FotoGallery 2

Prebuilt CSS Templates in Fireworks CS4

Free Template #3 – Restaurant Website

Web Studio

Super Guides 1.0

Blueprint – Sample Web Template

Template #5 – Writing Website

Fireworks 975PX Grid Systems (6col and 12col)

Free Template #6 – Business Website

Free Website Template 7

Free Template #2 – Funky Website

Free Website Template 1

Emote Template

Free Website Template 8

Prototyping for the iPhone

20 Fireworks Seamless Texture Pack 1

FTG Textures

Wood Textures (61)

Metal Textures (28)

50 Pack

Smoke (registration required)

Cracked Paint

Brick Textures (65)

InkySmoke (registration required)

Pave Textures (203)

Fabric Patterns 0003 (registration required)

Fractal

Cracked Earth 0010 (registration required)

Welcome Mat

Splatter Round 0039 (registration required)

Horizontal Lines

Various 0224 (registration required)

Zoom Starburst

Rock Rough 008 (registration required)

An often overlooked member of the Adobe Creative Suite is Adobe Fireworks. This application software can be used to create vectors, design application interfaces, digital artwork, and create rapid prototypes of websites. Adobe Fireworks can also generate PDF’s, export CSS based layouts, and a variety of other features. However, Adobe Fireworks resources are not easy to find. Resources are scattered among many different websites, blogs, and forums. Since the resources are far and few, some designers forget about all the features and abandon using the software all together.
In this article, renew your love for Adobe Fireworks! Check out the 200+ (mostly) free Adobe Fireworks resources that are gathered and categorized for easy reference. Please remember: since many designers have made these resources free for others, take the time to check out the license agreements before using any resources for personal and/or commercial projects.
1. Common Libraries, Patterns, and Rich Symbols
Common Libraries
Libraries are a great way to enhance the assets of Adobe Fireworks. Collections of symbols and objects save time when creating design elements.Arrows
Stencils
Cursors
Shields
Patterns
A wonderful way to add a final touch or create interest in a design is by using a pattern. Check out some great pattern resources for Adobe Fireworks.Kaliber Patterns
Free Fireworks Patterns
Free Patterns (158)
Checker Patterns
Carbon Pattern
Free Patterns
Wood Pattern Package
Rich Symbols
Rich graphic symbols can be scaled and given attributes with scripts, which saves a lot of time when creating interfaces, websites, or design elements.A reusable page icon
Paper Grams
iPhone GUI as Rich Symbols for Fireworks
2. Styles
Styles are a great way to apply predefined attributes to an object or text (but not to bitmap objects).Borders
Metal Pack 1
150 Fireworks Styles (Gradient Effects)
Electronics
15 Grunge Colors Styles
Fireworks Styles Pack 2
Fire and Flames
131 Ultimate Web 2.0 Styles
NN_Style_03
Styles Pack 1-3
Drawings
15 FIREWORKS CS4 TEXT STYLES PACK 1
Web 2.0 Styles 1
Fireworks Styles Pack 1
Overkill Set 1
Stroke Styles for Fireworks MX, Series 1
Fireworks Styles Pack 6
48 Ultimate Web 2.0 Styles
Chrome Gradient Styles
The CMX Dash Pack
MST Styles
Style Pack 1
Text Styles Pack
Gradients, Blue Light, Charcoal, Chrome, etc. (No Preview Image)
3. Auto Shapes
According to help.Adobe.com, auto shapes are a great tool which “simplify the creation and editing process of common visual elements.” They’re also a great time saver.Smart Resize
Basic Pack 2
Background Rectangle Auto Shape
Pinwheel Auto Shape
Crescent Auto Shape
Ribbon
Revolve Path Auto Shape
Auto Shapes with Styles
Sunburst, Effect Light Source, Geometry Guides, and Grid
Annotation Auto Shape
Sunburst
Enhanced Rectangle Auto Shapes
Simple Orb Smart Shape
Puzzle Auto Shape
Adjustments Panel
4. Commands, Scripts, and Panels
Commands
Essentially, commands are shortcuts for automating repetitive tasks. Find out how the following commands can reduce the time of your next design process.Copy Merge
Harmonia Color Schemer
Canvas Squeezer
Copy Paste WHXY
Watermark 1.0
Color Palette 1.25
Smart Punch
Box Templates 1.0
Demo Current Document 1.0
Calculator
Snap Objects 1.0
Mac Button
Smart Knife
Rounded Bitmap Corners
Copy Merged
Spiral
Objects, Pattern and Texture, and Text Commands
Chrono 1.0
Level Horizon
Batch Import 1.0
Interpolation Panel
Utility Set One
Brush, Document, and Effects Commands
Flash Slide Show 1.12
Campus Tools
Add Web Guides, Group, Mask, Modify, 3D Rotate, Rename, and Paths Commands
Duplicate, Offset, Rotate
Save Paths as Actionscript
Super Nudge 1.0.3
Batch Complete Alert
Extrude Paths
Shape Shifter Set 1
Scripts
Fireworks to XAML ExporteriPhone Application Prototype
Panel
Gradient Panel5. Automation and Effects
Automation
A simple way to save time is through the use of Adobe Fireworks automating tasks. Check out a few examples of some true saving auto tasks.FW CS4 Workspace Manager
Auto Vector Mask
Effects
Effects (or Live Filters) are a great way to enhance vector objects, text, and bitmaps. Check out some fantastic ways to add effects to your designs.Oldie Effect
Metallic Gold Effect
Old Paper Effect
String of Pearls
Twist and Fade
6. Templates
Save valuable time with predesigned templates ranging from websites to iPhone prototypes.Fireworks Toolkit for Creating iPhone Mockups
Free Template #4 – Travel Site
Adobe Fireworks Template for Android by UNITid
FotoGallery 1
FotoGallery 2
Prebuilt CSS Templates in Fireworks CS4
Free Template #3 – Restaurant Website
Web Studio
Super Guides 1.0
Blueprint – Sample Web Template
Template #5 – Writing Website
Fireworks 975PX Grid Systems (6col and 12col)
Free Template #6 – Business Website
Free Website Template 7
Free Template #2 – Funky Website
Free Website Template 1
Emote Template
Free Website Template 8
Prototyping for the iPhone
7. Textures
Adding custom textures to fills and strokes gives artwork a “more organic look” and adds depth to your design.20 Fireworks Seamless Texture Pack 1
FTG Textures
Wood Textures (61)
Metal Textures (28)
50 Pack
Smoke (registration required)
Cracked Paint
Brick Textures (65)
InkySmoke (registration required)
Pave Textures (203)
Fabric Patterns 0003 (registration required)
Fractal
Cracked Earth 0010 (registration required)
Welcome Mat
Splatter Round 0039 (registration required)
Horizontal Lines
Various 0224 (registration required)
Zoom Starburst
Rock Rough 008 (registration required)
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