Articles by TutsPlus - Design from February 2016

Over it's 20+ year history, Photoshop has proved itself useful for a great many things. One of the primary applications is photo manipulation. In fact, it's photo manipulation that is meant by the col...

What You'll Be CreatingTrucks are seen by many as the kings of the road and they are very imposing, so for this tutorial we are going to look at how to draw one in perspective, and we'll also compare ...

What You'll Be CreatingTrucks are seen by many as the kings of the road and they are very imposing, so for this tutorial we are going to look at how to draw one in perspective, and we'll also compare ...

What You'll Be CreatingBrochures may be one of the oldest marketing tools, but they’re a tried and tested technique used by all sorts of businesses to reach potential customers. A poorly designed b...

What You'll Be CreatingLove toast? Then why not create it in vector form? Here you have three delicious options: butter on toast, egg on toast and chocolate, and banana on toast. First, you will ...

What You'll Be CreatingCan’t live without your coffee fix? This cheerful, retro-style art would make the perfect addition to any kitchen—a visual companion to your morning brew. In this tutor...

What You'll Be CreatingI have no shame... I love a good vector illustration which uses simple silhouettes. They're great for beginners and are simple, quick exercises to ease you into Adobe Illus...

Want to create cool photo and design effects in only a matter of seconds? In this article, you'll learn about one of Photoshop's incredibly handy features, the Photoshop Action.Photoshop Effects Made ...

Are you rebranding or launching a new business? Maybe you have a big conference or meetup fast approaching? Or is your current business card just not at the quality level you’d like? Is it not repre...

What You'll Be CreatingIllustrating a character for fantasy or sci-fi is fun, but challenging. If your illustration doesn't tell a story, then it won't have the maximum impact it deserves. In our...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you’ve ever wanted to DIY your wedding invitations, this tutorial is for you!Here, we’ll be creating a two-sided wedding invitation with a rustic, floral design that’s ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn the following steps you will learn how to create a simple map design in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will create the main map shapes using a free SVG file and bas...

Drawing seems like a very easy thing—you just take a pencil and push it on the paper. It's so easy that even children do it! But when you try it, your hand doesn't listen to you. What's even more fr...

Today we're bringing you some digital painting tips to help you get started in Adobe Photoshop! Learn the importance of knowing which brushes you should use for your next digital masterpiece. Which Br...

For this article in the international artist series, we turn to South Africa, featuring five illustrators and designers who create fantastic work, from lettering to illustration and more! I asked each...

What You'll Be CreatingA menu design can make or break a diner’s experience. Make sure that your menu layouts are the best they can be with these pro tips for designing and producing menus for resta...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to create a pile of books, a sleeping cat, and a few indoor plants using basic shapes. To precisely draw the plants, we will create a cust...

What You'll Be CreatingAre you scared of painting with color? Many beginners avoid working with color out of fear that they might ruin their ideas with the wrong combinations. Why you might feel this ...

Welcome to our Illustrator in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn an Illustrator skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Custom WorkspacesWorking with a new piece of software can sometimes...

Are you applying for a new job? If so, how will your resume get noticed in a crowded job market? Shouldn’t your resume be the one that stands out from other applicants?Now’s a great time to submit...

What You'll Be CreatingRusted metal is one of those natural phenomena that is terribly destructive, yet strangely beautiful at the same time. As iron ore oxidizes it creates brilliant colors, patterns...

What You'll Be CreatingIn our new course you will dive into the amazing world of designing fantasy vehicles. Concept artist Brian Lee will walk you through his process of developing a design as he wou...

What You'll Be CreatingIn the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed 3D pie chart design in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to set up a simple grid and how to ...

Fashion Illustration by Mateja KovačFrom sewing patterns to advertising to editorial work and beyond, fashion illustration has a long history in the illustration world. What about fashion illust...

What You'll Be CreatingThis Islamic tiling pattern is atypical in its use of curves, as most of the traditional designs are made up solely of straight lines (even though circles are used extensively t...

What You'll Be CreatingPainting in Photoshop is nothing like working on paper or canvas. And since you don't have to worry about wasting paper, there are so many cool tricks you can use to paint bette...

Join me for my one hour beginner’s intro to Sketch, recorded live at Pause Fest in Melbourne. Like those who were there in person, you’re invited to download the app free trial and follow along to...

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 ...

What You'll Be CreatingDigital photos are amazing technology. They are superior to working with old film in a number of very real ways. But for all their digital perfection, they often lack the charac...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial we will be animating a cycle of a character running. In this case, the character will appear to be running in place. If this run cycle were to be incorporated i...

What’s the difference between a common horse and a unicorn? If we look at the issue strictly from a technical aspect, we’d say that the only difference is a horn on the unicorn’s forehead that ...

What You'll Be CreatingThere are many different metal layer styles out there to choose from, but today's tutorial is all about antique metal. It will show you how to use Photoshop's 3D Tools, with a c...

Fruit Character Creation KitLet's get utterly adorable with kawaii-style art! In this article we'll break down 10 top tips for creating truly cute artwork, from color palettes to shapes to various des...

What You'll Be CreatingThis new tutorial is quite unique—unlike the other tutorials we’ve done in the past, this one is more like a game. First we will create many different elements of characte...

Is your wall looking a bit bare? Could it use a splash of purposeful color? Maybe a creative calendar design will help you make the most out of 2016? It’s challenging to design a monthly calend...

What You'll Be CreatingFamous Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool, had to wait quite a while for his own movie, but his time has come. So, obviously, it's also time for a tutorial with Deadpool as the st...

What You'll Be CreatingBring a touch of luck to your love life with this cute and quirky Valentine's card.In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a two-sided greeting card using Adobe InDesign a...

How to Use Blend IfThe Blend If sliders are one of Adobe Photoshop's most powerful layer blending options. They give you an incredibly nuanced control over how information from two separate layers is ...

Any artist will tell you that the use of color is a major component of the design process, regardless of the medium. Digital art and photography are no exceptions. Color can be powerful and evocative,...

What You'll Be CreatingCelebrate Chinese New Year with mooncakes, steamed buns, and dumplings! In this tutorial we'll illustrate dim sum food icons, perfect for use in a mobile game or other vector gr...

What You'll Be CreatingThis year, Chinese New Year falls on 8 February—today! Traditionally, the holiday honored deities as well as ancestors. Chinese New Year is celebrated in many countr...

For this article in the international artist series we turn to Russia, featuring five illustrators and designers who create fantastic work, from illustration to surface design to interior design and m...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you’re a sporty kind of a person or just looking for a motivation to start, this tutorial is for you! Let’s follow the process together and create a realistic set of icon...

Want to create and export custom color swatches but don't know how? Well follow the steps presented in this little tutorial and you'll be able to master it in no time! A Bit More DetailLearn more a...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today's tutorial, I'm going to show you how to create a monochrome portrait from a photograph. Today's subject is the inspiring Aydian Dowling, who has given us permission to...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I'll show you how to create a winter landscape using a variety of photo-manipulation techniques. You'll learn how to combine different stock images together int...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will discover how easy it is to create a pattern with a knitted effect using just two basic shapes: the rectangle and the ellipse. This pattern is seamle...

What You'll Be CreatingBe sure to catch the eye of your love interest this Valentine’s Day with a beautifully designed card. In this article we’ll look at eight professional tips for making your c...

What You'll Be CreatingYou may want to make a retro video game or help with making the graphics for one. Then you’ll need a sprite: a pixel art character, animated and in different stances.Then chec...

What You'll Be CreatingDo you like pixel art? In this tutorial I will guide you through the process of creating pixel art, and we will make a magical creature known as a Pegasus. Lots of pictures will...