Articles by TutsPlus - Design from February 2018

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to create an amazing lens dust effect. I will explain everything in so much detail that everyone can create it, even those who have just open...

What You'll Be CreatingWhen you've not created a new vector in a while, Adobe Illustrator can seem very scary. And if you've been creating vectors as long as I have, you don't want your first vector i...

Creatives everywhere love pastel design! Let's find out why in this article!Trend Watch: Ice Cream & Pastel DesignI scream, you scream, we all scream for pastel design! Sweet and a little sinful, ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Mesh Tool and Warp Effects in Adobe Illustrator to create a beautiful pair of heart-shaped daisies!If you want to skip the tutori...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to create an amazing dark fantasy effect from your own photos. I will try to explain everything in so much detail that everyone can create it...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in March 2009 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of A...

Are you ready to learn some useful new skills and techniques in Adobe Illustrator? If so, check out our new course, 10 Essential Design Tips in Adobe Illustrator.What You’ll LearnIn this course, des...

This is the final lesson in our four-part series on How to Design Flat Icons in Affinity Designer.If you haven't already, make sure to check out Part Three in this series, where you'll learn how to ...

What You'll Be CreatingWe have reached one of the most important months in history: Black History Month. Let's create an amazing collage together to celebrate this month.In this tutorial I'll show you...

This is part three in our four-part series on How to Design Flat Icons in Affinity Designer.If you haven't already, make sure to check out Part Two to this series, where you'll get to learn how to c...

What You'll Be CreatingWith Vogue declaring 2018 to be ‘The Year of Optimism’, bold and beautiful colors are firmly back on the fashion world’s radar. Graphic design and illustration are followi...

This is part two in our four-part series on How to Design Flat Icons in Affinity Designer.If you haven't already, make sure to check out Part One to this series, where you'll get the introduction to t...

Love is in the air! And in this collection of premium design assets, we present you with 50 stunning wedding invitation templates. Loaded with incredible designs from GraphicRiver and Envato Elements,...

What You'll Be CreatingProcreate is my favorite drawing app available for the iPad.In this tutorial we’ll be creating a colorful portrait of a beautiful woman, using different painting tec...

What You'll Be CreatingToday, we will be learning how to create a golden stitched effect using just a handful of images and default brushes. We will utilize color palettes, adjustment layers, and...

Welcome to How to Design Flat Icons in Affinity Designer, a four-part video series to help you learn how to design flat icons in Affinity Designer.Find more incredible Design & Illustration Cours...

Get the best retro fonts for your projects! Check out this list of premium goodies below.15 Retro FontsRetro design is one of the leading trends in the industry today. Inspired by the traditional medi...

What You'll Be CreatingBig cats are my favorite subject to draw. They're elegant and powerful, and their body has a simple, yet beautiful rhythm. Today, I'd like to show you how to draw a tiger—from...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I will show you how to turn a photo into comic book art in Photoshop using filters and textures. This comic book photo effect is a part of the Comics...

Place all your favorite memories into a photo collage for a fun project or gift! Check out this incredible list below for premium Photoshop resources.25 Creative Photo Collage TemplatesA photo collage...

Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today we're catching up with five incredible artists from Kenya, home of incredible art, food, wildlife, and people in the heart of East Africa. I ask...

Recently on our Facebook page, we were asked in response to a vector tutorial being posted:Ain't that too detailed for Illustrator?Names & avatars blurred for privacyIn response to one of our read...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, we’ll draw an angelfish—a small freshwater fish with a round body and elongated fins of a complex angular shape. This contrast makes an angelfish a true cr...

What You'll Be CreatingWith cloud computing on the rise, a simple "cloud" icon will always come in handy. Learn how to create one in this video from my course, Icon Design With Adobe XD.How to Create ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to create an amazing logo typography effect. I will explain everything in so much detail that everyone can create it, even those who have jus...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to draw a text effect inspired by the stunning sari/saree clothing. The color theme here is bright pink and gold. There are plenty of details...

What You'll Be CreatingOur love affair for all things vintage isn’t waning anytime soon, but you can bring your designs bang up-to-date by balancing retro and contemporary elements in your layouts.&...

What You'll Be CreatingWhat is the most memorable scene for you from the Harry Potter world? For me, it is the moment when Harry looks at his parents in the Mirror of Erised. The Mirror of Erised is a...

What You'll Be CreatingRoses are very popular flowers, commonly seen as a symbol of love. They're very difficult to draw, though—they're made of many layers of petals. You need to add them careful...

What You'll Be CreatingEverybody probably knows the story about princess frog, because many countries have similar stories. How do you imagine the frog princess? I imagine her as an adorable little fr...

What You'll Be CreatingCan you imagine traveling the wilderness on the back of your faithful animal companion, going on a fantasy adventure together? If you find such an image inspiring, I have somet...

2018 is the year of purple! Let's find out why in this article below!Trend Watch: Ultra Violet Design Take on a new adventure with an ultra violet color at your side. A magical symbol of royalty and i...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I will show you how to create a realistic embroidered text effect in Photoshop using stitch brushes and layer styles. The Embroidered text effect is a par...

What You'll Be CreatingDo you remember those color-by-numbers pages you used to play with as a child? You were provided with the outlines, and your job was to fill them with colors as they showed, to ...

Welcome back to our Diversity in Design series on Envato Tuts+. Discover four talented artists with inspiring styles you'll love.4 Artists You Should Know: Diversity in DesignCelebrate the work of th...

What You'll Be CreatingToday, we will be creating an 80s-inspired poster featuring a pair of glowing neon devil horns! We will not only create brilliant vivid l...

Become the next hottest spot to grab a bite! Check out these amazing menu templates below!18 New Restaurant and Cafe Menus for 2018 The restaurant of your dreams is missing just one special element: t...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I'll show you how to create a dreamy scene featuring a calm forest with a glowing lantern using photo manipulation techniques in Adobe Photoshop. First we'...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Mesh Tool in Adobe Illustrator to create a watermelon, a watermelon slice, and a glass of juice!If you want to skip the tutorial ...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you how to create and style a mixer brush tip, and adjust its settings to stroke a work path and create a simple 3D text effect. Let's get started! This...

Text is never simply text—typography, or the way type is arranged on a layout, has a huge influence over the visual impact of a message, setting the tone and mood for the reader. Type design has a l...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial, we're going to embark on a mystical journey and learn how to create our very own dream catcher in Affinity Designer. Using a step-by-step workflow, we’r...

What You'll Be CreatingI have always been a fan of Japanese art, so I decided to merge two styles together: Afrofuturistic and Japanese. I hope you will enjoy this. In this tutorial, I'll show yo...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, we’ll learn to draw a fish using the example of a rainbow trout. This beautiful underwater creature has a refined body shape and an amazing spotty pattern!Fi...

What You'll Be CreatingActions are a powerful tool in Adobe Photoshop, and those who use Photoshop for their work will probably use them on a daily basis. They can be a huge timesaver in your workflow...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to draw Sailor Moon with her famous ponytails and cute outfit as a vector character. You will learn plenty of techniques for shading and high...

Welcome to our monthly feature of fantastic tutorial results created by you, the Envato Tuts+ community! Every day, visitors like you take the time not only to read our tutorials but also to try th...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today's tutorial we're going to explore the process of creating a flat illustration based on an in-the-moment composition. Using a step-by-step approach, we're going to gradu...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today's tutorial we're going to explore the process of creating a flat illustration based on an in-the-moment composition. Using a step-by-step approach, we're going to gradu...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this quick and simple tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a paper cut-out effect which you can apply to any text in Adobe InDesign. This type trend would make a fantastic ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I'll show you how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a dramatic night scene. You'll learn how to combine several stock images into a cohesive scene, increase the ...

What You'll Be CreatingOf all the mammals, grizzly bears are one of the easiest to draw—they are big and plump, with thick fur concealing the silhouette, and they're plantigrade, so their legs are s...

The 90s are making a comeback all over design! Let's find out why in this article below!Trend Watch: Retro 90s Design Jean vests, baggy overalls, and funky flannels were just a few of the highlights o...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I'll show you how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a vintage collage featuring a beautiful woman. I will also teach you how to retouch the artwork in Adobe Ligh...