Articles by TutsPlus - Design from March 2017

What You'll Be CreatingSnakes, lizards, crocodiles, alligators, and... dragons, they all have one thing in common—they're covered with a natural armor. There are many types of scales, but they all f...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial, we’re going to put on our mechanic’s hat and take a look at the process of creating a car repair shop illustration, using the most basic of tools that...

Welcome to our Design in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a new design skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Design in 60 Seconds: What Is Typography? Typography is more than just a...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in April 2011 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of Ado...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial, we’re going to pull out our architect hats and learn how to “build” our very own miniaturized set of New York’s most iconic buildings, using nothi...

Editor's Note: Envato Tuts+ does not endorse any particular political belief in the publishing of this article. This article intends to offer insight into art and politics in modern times. B...

What You'll Be CreatingDesigning wedding invitations can be scary—which style to choose? Which font to use? Go for pared-back elegance or flashy decadence? Vintage florals or modern minimalism? And ...

What You'll Be CreatingSome time ago, one of our readers asked me to teach her how to draw a Boston Terrier. I decided to create a tutorial to show everybody how to create it. Besides the fact th...

What You'll Be CreatingA great actor once said, “Spring is nature's way of saying let's party.” This is so true—we can all feel spring’s influence, especially if you are a visual artist. In a ...

For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Greece, featuring six artists who create fantastic work, from 3D illustrations to graphic designs and more! I asked each artist how th...

What You'll Be CreatingMetal is very fun to draw because you can achieve amazing results with just a few tricks. In this tutorial I will show you how to draw shiny metal (polished silver, chrome), and...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you how to use layer styles, noise and grunge textures, and adjustment layers to create a grungy halftone retro text effect. Let's get started! This tex...

Ever wanted to create your own magazine or learn more about publishing design? In this tutorial I’ll show you how simple it is to create your own magazine template in Adobe InDesign, which you can u...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Mesh Tool and Gradient Tool in Adobe Illustrator to create a beautiful red rose, and you'll also learn how to recolor it!If you ...

Logos will always remain one of the most important aspects of any corporate identity. And you can bypass all the headache and hassle by downloading professional logos to fit your business needs. Check...

If applying for that dream job is on your to-do list this year, you’ll want to dust off your resume and give it a refresh. The design of your resume is, some would argue, just as important as the co...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I will show you how to create a realistic rubber stamp effect in Photoshop. Turn any photo into a rubber stamp in just a few quick steps.The rubber stamp effec...

What You'll Be CreatingSpring has arrived! Let’s greet this amazing season with a beautiful lettering illustration. Of course, we’ll add some floral decorations, love, passion, and creativity! T...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in October 2012 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of...

Welcome to our Design in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a new design skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Design in 60 Seconds: Serif vs. Sans Serif Fonts Do you know your typefac...

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 the...

What You'll Be CreatingIn the following steps you will learn how to create a simple Western text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to create a simple background and how...

What You'll Be CreatingWelcome to our Photoshop in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a Photoshop skill, feature, or technique in just a minute!Photoshop in 60 Seconds: Custom JewelryThe Mixer...

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

In today's world, success is measured by how many followers you have on social media. So check out this incredible collection of premium social media banners to step up your game and improve your onl...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, we’ll go all the way through the exciting process of designing a cartoon character from scratch to the finished piece! Join me and let’s see how we can enl...

If you’re on the hunt for a new job or simply trying to build up your network of clients or collaborators, a printed letter is still the best way to catch and hold someone’s attention. Compared to...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I will show you how to create a camouflage or "camo" fabric text effect in Adobe Photoshop. You will learn how to use some Photoshop filters and create patterns...

What You'll Be CreatingEaster is a lovely spring holiday, which is well known for its tradition of painting eggs. It's usually associated with gentle, vivid colors and a spring mood. In this tutorial,...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw a Dalmatian dog with ink liners. Creating a black and white artwork with a high contrast may seem challenging. This step-by-step pr...

Whether you're looking to get a tattoo for the first time or you're a total tattoo snob, choosing the right font for your designs takes patience. So today we present you with 50 insanely epic tattoo f...

What You'll Be CreatingUsing bold, beautiful typography with statement titles is one of design's timeless trends. This tutorial will show you how to use simple selection and adjustment techniques to q...

Welcome back to our series on art history! From the mysterious Middle Ages, we now venture onward to experience the world of art from the Renaissance period. Let's see how history significantly affe...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to draw a stack of delicious pancakes with syrup and blueberries in vector form. We will start with the basic shape of a pancake and con...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I will show you how to create a clock infographic template with six options in trendy line style and stylish flat icons. You will learn some tricks to make this...

For this article in the international artist series, we turn to the Dominican Republic, featuring six artists who create fantastic work, from beautiful illustrations to typography and more! I asked e...

Calling all font lovers with a great eye for detail! This collection of incredible premium assets features 30 stunning handwritten fonts you'll want to download today!30 Stunning Handwritten FontsA be...

What You'll Be CreatingPhotoshop's 3D depth maps are a great way of creating unique 3D mesh shapes. This tutorial will show you how to use pattern fills, 3D tools and options and adjustment layer sett...

What You'll Be CreatingThis year, International Women's Day falls on 8 March. And each year, the world unites in appreciation and love towards women for their economic, political, and social contrib...

What You'll Be CreatingLet’s celebrate International Women’s Day by making a dedication! Follow this tutorial and let’s learn together how to design fancy women avatars. I’ll show you how...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, I’ll show you the process of creating a nature-inspired artwork that depicts a peony and cherry blossoms, popular symbols of spring and flourishing.To draw t...

What You'll Be CreatingHow do I master color? It's a question all artists ask themselves throughout their careers. And knowing how to challenge yourself is the first step to your answer. So in this tu...

What You'll Be CreatingEverybody has their own way of relaxing and enjoying their life. One of my favorite times of the day is taking a sip of morning coffee—this is pretty much the only time when...

Creating your CV or resume can be an arduous task. You're not only giving careful thought to what you should include, but also trying to work out the best way to present it all in order to get the bes...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I will show you how to create a colorful and shiny text effect in Adobe Photoshop using two layer styles. If you'd like to skip this tutorial but still wis...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in September 2013 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of...

What You'll Be CreatingIn the following steps you will learn how to create a folded text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters, you will learn how to create a simple background and how to add some...

Love vintage design? Then we're sure you'll love this sweet collection of Old English-inspired fonts. Enjoy these fonts below and let us know your favorites in the comments! 12 Unique Old English Font...

What You'll Be CreatingMatthew Williamson is one of my all-time favourite designers. It's his bold use of colours and patterns and his use of animals which draws me to his designs. Influenced by ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I will show you how to create a nice acid text effect, using layer styles.This effect is a part of my text style pack on GraphicRiver.IntroductionThe following ...

What You'll Be CreatingSteampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. —...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in February 2011 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of ...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial was originally published in February 2011 as a Tuts+ Premium tutorial. It is now available free to view. Although this tutorial does not use the latest version of ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial we’ll be creating a composition of flat internet security icons in Affinity Designer, using geometric shapes, the Vector Crop Tool, Operations, the Stroke pan...

What You'll Be CreatingOrganizing a church or community event? Advertise your event to the local community with a sunny flyer with a family-friendly, mid-century style. We’ll be using Adobe InD...

What You'll Be CreatingThe best thing about drawing is that it can be learned through... drawing. In this tutorial I will show you how to draw a realistic lion without too much theory or explanations�...

Welcome back to Best of the Design Web, where we feature some of the best design tutorials of this past month! Tackle new and exciting projects from across the web and let us know your favorites in th...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today’s tutorial we’re going to learn how to create a set of four computer peripherals, using the same body as the central structure to which we will add all the key feat...

We're all looking to improve our vector illustration skills, and if your focus is on learning illustration or icon design, then getting familiar with how to use Adobe Illustrator to create isometric d...