Articles by TutsPlus - Design from November 2011

So you bought yourself a new tablet. Pen tablets are all the rage in the design industry as an extraordinary asset for any designer or artist. Their incredible technology allows artists to have the co...

When creating icons, many designers struggle to decide how much detail to include. Should the icon be simple or complex? In this tutorial, we’ll create a detailed 3D monkey icon using a photo of...

As many of you know, Tuts+ is accompanied by an online educational membership called Tuts+ Premium. We’re very excited to announce that the membership has received a huge upgrade, incl...

We know that many of you own tablets. Tablets are fantastic devices for creating artwork in Photoshop but they can be a bit frustrating for people who are used to working with a mouse. In this present...

In this tutorial, I will show you how to spice up a fairly dull and flat photograph. It’s very easy and fast! Go from flat photo to a uniquely lit style. Editor’s note: This tutorial was ...

Pop-up cards are normally cards that, once opened, have an element of surprise making them both memorable and fun to the reader. In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Mark Mayers will take you step-by-...

Pop-up cards are normally cards that, once opened, have an element of surprise making them both memorable and fun to the reader. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Mark Mayers will take you s...

Yesterday, on his blog, in an open letter to Adobe, NAPP President, Scott Kelby asked Adobe to reconsider a new upgrade policy that took most Photoshop users by surprise. The new policy would force an...

Yesterday, on his blog, in an open letter to Adobe, National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) President, Scott Kelby asked Adobe to reconsider a new upgrade policy that took most Photosho...

We’re excited to let you know that now, in addition to Twitter and Facebook, you can get involved with the Psdtuts+ community over at Google+! We’ll be using Google+ to let ...

In this tutorial, I will show you how to spice up a fairly dull and flat photograph. It’s very easy and fast! Go from flat photo to a uniquely lit style. Editor’s note: This tutorial was ...

Want to improve your interface design skills? If so, then check out this group of Photoshop tutorials. There are loads of tuts here to get started with basic elements and work your way up to full inte...

Let’s be honest, most of Photoshop’s default filters and effects don’t give you much flexibility and don’t always look very realistic. For the last few months, we’ve been...

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to customize a typeface in Illustrator and then use Photoshop to create a stunning vintage detailed typographic design. Let’s get started!Tutorial Assets...

Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Matt Kloskowski. Matt is the author of "Photoshop Compositing Secrets," a new book that demonstrates some excellent techniques to help you create...

In this tutorial we will show you how to design a Mobile Task Manager App with Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsTimber FloorMobilisimo Mobile Phone & Mobile Pad Mock-upsStep 1Cre...

The Orion Nebula is so large and so bright that if you were standing on a planet orbiting a star inside it, the nebula would light up the sky, even in daylight. In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Ed...

Photoshop is an excellent tool for manipulating photographs but it can also be used as a means to create stunning digital art. This tutorial is part of a 25-part video tutorial series demonstrating ev...

Earlier this month, we celebrated the launch of PhotoDune, Envatos new stock photography marketplace by tasking you to create a photo manipulation using several stock photos provided by generous membe...

Photoshop has some powerful tools to help you create gorgeous interfaces. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to create a clean iPad interface using Photoshop’s powerful toolbox. LetR...

Gianluigi Di Giacomo is a 21 year old designer with a stunning portfolio. In our interview Gianlugi discusses his process for creating artwork as well as how he initially discovered Photoshop. A lot o...

Earlier this week, Adobe revealed some new details about the Adobe Creative Cloud, a new initiative that they believe will "radically redefine the creative process." It will allow users to p...

In this tutorial we will create a powerful, and emotional human disintegration effect in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during the production of this ...

Many of you may use 3D applications to help you generate or extrude text for your designs. While 3D applications are always an acceptable solution, many times, Photoshop can accomplish the same effect...

Last week we published a bumper series of photo effects tutorials, teaching you about amazing photo portrait retouching techniques, colour correcting photographs, how to create a photo montage, photo ...

Photoshop is an excellent tool for manipulating photographs but it can also be used as a means to create stunning digital art. This tutorial is part of a 25-part video tutorial series demonstrating ev...

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to build websites and web apps, HTML and CSS are the first skills you should learn. They are so fundamental that we believe everyone has the right to learn the...

We know how much you guys like to test your knowledge of Photoshop so today we are giving you an opportunity to do so with another quiz from Martin Perhiniak. Please take a moment to complete this 10-...

Do you design websites? Got five minutes? We want to hear from you! Take the 2011 Web Design survey hosted by Rockable Press and Webdesigntuts+ and get the chance to win the grand prize: an Apple...

Today’s designers and photographers need to have a varied skill set that sets them apart from the pack. One common skill that both can use is portrait photography retouching. This tutorial will ...

Today we bring you an interview with Hrvoje Beslic, a talented Croatian digital painter. Hrvoje’s work features some stunning character designs that are rich in detail and color. In our intervie...

In this tutorial we will show you how to design a detailed user interface for an audio-themed web application. Lets get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during the prodction of th...

Photo manipulation can be a powerful tool to support your marketing messages. In this tutorial we will use Photoshop to create a "quit smoking" advertisement using photo manipulation techniq...

Last week we celebrated the launch of PhotoDune, Envato’s new stock photography marketplace with a series of photo effect, photo manipulation, and photo montage tutorials. Now that Photo Effects...

In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Wojciech Pijecki will combine several stock images to create an artistic, abstract portrait of a woman. This tutorial is available exclusively to Premium Members. ...

Photoshop is an excellent tool for manipulating photographs but it can also be used as a means to create stunning digital art. This tutorial is part of a 25-part video tutorial series demonstrating ev...

What is one graphic element that you see dozens, if not hundreds, of times a day? Each of your favorite websites, applications, and software has at least one, and we’re betting it’s even h...

What makes a successful icon designer? Is it their skills in digital rendering, the clever ideas they have, or is it something else? The truth is, it’s managing to be many things at once and kee...

How does an athlete become an Olympian? Years of training helps to develop their form as grueling workouts build strength and endurance. They also educate themselves on their sport, taking advantage o...

Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network. Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favourite site, or would...

Creating convincing buildings that appear like text in a cityscape can be a challenging task. In today’s tutorial we will learn how to create building-shaped typography in Photoshop using photos...

As you know, each month, we round up some of the best Photoshop-related content from around the web. This month, there were some excellent Photoshop tutorials and freebies to choose from so please tak...