Articles by TutsPlus - Design from December 2017

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you some tips and tricks to create a marquee bulb sign text effect using Photoshop's 3D tools and settings, along with a few images, textures, layer styl...

Creating a print and web branding package for a new business can be an expensive and time-consuming process. But in our new course, Branding on a Budget With Elements and Affinity, you'll get a step-b...

What You'll Be CreatingBefore the days of the internet, a Haynes manual was your only source for DIY help. Those dark days may be long gone, but the charm of the Haynes manual lives on in the form of ...

What You'll Be CreatingToday we will create a portrait of an adorable cartoon polar bear. This tutorial is adapted for beginners, and it is very easy to follow. And, as always, we'll use basic shapes ...

What You'll Be CreatingColored pencils have been an underestimated artistic medium for a long time; they've had the reputation of a tool that is more suitable for kids than for professional artists. B...

What You'll Be CreatingExpand your creative skills with this incredible set of Illustrator tutorials that cover a wide range of subjects, from simple icons to patterns and detailed illustrations.101 A...

What You'll Be CreatingHere's an ode to 80s power suits and supreme boss chicks. Learn how to create an epic 80s-inspired photo manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. Today, I'll cover how to style a person...

Get updated on the latest features to Adobe Photoshop. Check out the quick video below.If you're looking for amazing premium Photoshop brushes, head on over to GraphicRiver.Photoshop in 60 Seconds: Br...

What You'll Be CreatingIn the following steps you will learn how to create a mountain rescue unit vector badge in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will learn how to set up a simple grid and how to ...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I'll show you how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a power scene using a variety of photo manipulation techniques. First, we'll build the base environment ...

Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today we're catching up with five incredible artists from Venezuela, a country on the northern coast of South America. I asked each artist how their c...

What You'll Be CreatingIn today's tutorial we're going to spend some quality play time together and unleash our inner child by learning how to create a digital version of the awesome Lego Batman. Wooh...

What You'll Be CreatingEgypt wasn't built in a day. But you can certainly tackle this tutorial!Today we're going to have fun making this beautiful goddess for a dramatic and theatrical portrait. Learn...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, we’ll draw a pair of antlers—a beautiful element from the world of nature. We’ll start with a graphite pencil sketch, designing the typical structure of ...

What You'll Be CreatingWith spring just around the corner, this flyer has a fresh, pretty design that feels spot on for the season ahead. Easily adaptable to suit country fairs, farmers’ markets or ...

What You'll Be CreatingDid you know, the Gulf kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that bans women (both Saudi and foreign) from driving? Only men are allowed a driving l...

Have no time? No problem! These ready-to-edit templates are professional and convenient... and great value to boot.Whether you’re a relative beginner to graphic design or just need to save time, the...

What You'll Be CreatingFollow this tutorial step-by-step to create a low poly tree model that you can use in video games, graphic design and illustration projects whilst learning Cinema 4D quickl...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop's brush settings, layer styles, and adjustment layers to create a fun, bright glazed cookies text effect. Let's get started! Th...

What You'll Be CreatingLearn how to create a cute reindeer character that will put you into the winter holiday spirit, using Adobe Illustrator.For the reindeer's head, body, and legs, you'll use effec...

What You'll Be CreatingFor me, a deer is the symbol of autumn—the time when the males of this timid species turn into the real kings of the forest, with a crown of antlers on their heads. Of all the...

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

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Mesh Tool and Transparency settings in Adobe Illustrator to create a beautifully lit performance stage!If you want to skip the tu...

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 CreatingA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...Since Star Wars debuted 40 years ago, it has captured the imaginations of people around the world with its fantastical worlds and vas...

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

Do you want to share your design knowledge with an eager community of millions? Are you looking for a way to supplement your income? Would you like to establish yourself as an expert in your fiel...

What You'll Be CreatingHelp spread awareness about the effects of global warming with this informative climate change infographic. Easily adaptable to your own choice of facts and stats, this is a gre...

Highlight your best work with a professional resume. Check out these great designs below.22 of the Best CV and Resume Templates of 2017 Resumes are simpler than you think. They're the basic FAQs of ou...

What You'll Be CreatingThis tutorial will show you how to use brush settings, layer styles, healing tools, adjustment layers, and some tips and tricks to create a shiny, bright, fun tinsel text effect...

What You'll Be CreatingIf you’re a true Star Trek fan, then you’re going to love this tutorial since we’re going to be recreating the iconic NCC-1701 starship, using a step-by-step process based...

What You'll Be CreatingI love the unpredictability of watercolour and gouache, and in this tutorial I will introduce you to the materials I use while painting and the effect they have on the paints I ...

What You'll Be CreatingAs a graphic designer, you may be very familiar with working in Adobe Photoshop. But Photoshop, though very powerful, isn't good for everything—just try to animate something m...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial we’ll be creating a Hanukkah holiday card and illustrating one of the most popular Jewish symbols, the Hanukkah Menorah. The Menorah is one of the oldest symb...

The Scream by Edvard Munch In this final edition of our Art History series, we bring you the origin of modern art. Discover the artists behind today's great design.Expressionism and Modern Pop ArtTher...

What You'll Be CreatingWinter is coming! It's time to enjoy the wonderful holiday Christmas atmosphere, walk on snowy streets and listen to Christmas songs while looking at the lights, garlands and de...

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 CreatingLearn essential design terms in under a minute! Check out the quick video below.Photoshop in 60 Seconds: RGB vs. CMYK Learning color modes is essential for understanding design....

What You'll Be CreatingEvery year Pantone sets out on a mission of finding a color worthy of carrying the title of "Color of the Year". For 2018 the color is Ultra Violet, which is a beautiful blue ba...

What You'll Be CreatingEvery year, Pantone sets out on a mission to find a color worthy of carrying the title of "Color of the Year". For 2018, the color is Ultra Violet, which is a beautiful blue-bas...

What You'll Be CreatingOnce upon a time in the frozen Arctic lived a polar bear. He was standing alone on a glacier, waiting for fish...Today, you are going to learn how to create this animal in Adobe...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial we’ll be getting into the season’s cheer by creating an SVG Christmas tree illustration you can use in any website. We’re going to create the illustration...

What You'll Be CreatingVector illustration is very versatile and beautiful, but for many artists it's too mathematical and unintuitive to create. Drawing with Bezier curves doesn't feel like drawing a...

What You'll Be CreatingLooking to impress someone this Valentine’s Day? This quirky letterpress-inspired card has an air of old-fashioned romance which is hard to resist. This is a great tutorial fo...

Adobe XD is the perfect graphic tool for anyone who designs for the web. It allows for designing, prototyping, and collaborating with others, all from within one application. But as it's still quite ...

Get the best fonts of 2017. Check out this list below.21 of the Best Fonts of 2017 The end of the year is almost here, and you know what that means! We've got another great list of premium resources f...

What You'll Be CreatingFunny warm beanies, pretty mittens, warm chocolate beverages, and a Christmas mood—it's all about December.Today we’re going to create a cozy character design illustration u...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial we’ll be creating a cozy winter forest scene in a trendy flat style. We’ll be using various basic shapes and Pathfinder operations of Adobe Illustrator, bui...

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

What You'll Be CreatingDo you remember how it felt to paint something as a child? It was a very messy activity, but it was such fun to get creative with all those colors! Well, at least until you star...

If you want to make a better impression with your PowerPoint presentations, you should check out our new course, Make Great Presentations Quickly With PowerPoint Templates.What You’ll LearnIn this s...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Mesh Tool in Adobe Illustrator to create a vector evening winter background!If you want to skip the tutorial and just use this ba...

What You'll Be CreatingIn the following steps, you will learn how to create a simple illustration inspired by the International Day of Persons With Disabilities. For starters, you will learn how ...

Create cool text effects in seconds! Check out these amazing layer styles below.21 Photoshop Text Effects & Layer StylesYour ideas need great design, so try a quick text effect! With Photoshop lay...

What You'll Be CreatingIn the following steps you will learn how to create a World AIDS Day text effect in Adobe Illustrator. For starters, you will learn how to add two simple pieces of tex...

What You'll Be CreatingLearn the basics of design in under a minute! Check out this video below.Typography in 60 Seconds: Hand Lettering vs. Typography Always strive to learn more. For designers and a...

What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you will learn how to create a pair of Scandinavian mittens. These will definitely get you warmed up for winter! We will be using basic shapes, effects, and too...