Design & Illustration

Take your graphic design and illustration skills to a new level! You can find thousands of free tutorials on every design topic under the sun, from making Photoshop actions to designing a classy corporate brochure in InDesign or completing your own vector illustration.

We’ve got tutorials on all the major design software, so you can brush up your skills on the full Adobe suite or get up to speed with other options like Affinity Designer or Procreate. Or you can learn how to make beautiful text effects, choose the right fonts, design eye-catching magazines, and much more.

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    Featured Design & Illustration Tutorials

  • Everything you need to know about Lottie animations

    Everything you need to know about Lottie animations

    Jonathan Lam
  • How to create a movie poster using AI with Envato ImageGen and ImageEdit

    How to create a movie poster using AI with Envato ImageGen and ImageEdit

    Ashlee Harrell
  • How to create a colorful fan art portrait in Procreate

    How to create a colorful fan art portrait in Procreate

    Maria Dimova
  • All Design & Illustration Content:

    1. How to work with color and textures in Photoshop

      How to work with color and textures in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Want to know more about how to manage color and blend textures in Photoshop? Check out this short lesson on working with color and textures.

    2. Branding fundamentals for beginners

      Branding fundamentals for beginners

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn the basics and the importance of branding. In this article, you'll find multiple tools for brand strategy to create a long-lasting brand.

    3. How to retouch underwater elements in Photoshop

      How to retouch underwater elements in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Want to know how to retouch underwater elements to make them appear more realistic? Follow along with this easy Photoshop tutorial.

    4. How to create underwater effects in Photoshop

      How to create underwater effects in Photoshop

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn how easy it is to make objects look as if they're underwater in this instalment of the Advanced Photoshop Techniques course.

    5. How to put variable fonts to work in WordPress

      How to put variable fonts to work in WordPress

      Tutorial Beginner

      Get control of your WordPress site's typography by using variable fonts. We'll show you how to use them in the Site Editor.

    6. How to create a neotribal 3D chrome text effect

      How to create a neotribal 3D chrome text effect

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Learn what is cybersigilism and how to design a striking neotribal 3D chrome text effect using a combination of Photoshop, Blender and Illustrator in this...

    7. What is the Bezold effect?

      What is the Bezold effect?

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this article we'll uncover the Bezold effect, where altering a single color in a design transforms the entire color scheme.

    8. How to start a Photoshop composite for an album cover

      How to start a Photoshop composite for an album cover

      Tutorial Beginner

      Want to create an amazing composite in Photoshop? Discover how to prepare and compose images to create a stunning album cover.

    9. How to make a warped checkerboard pattern in Affinity Designer

      How to make a warped checkerboard pattern in Affinity Designer

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this Affinity Designer tutorial, you will learn how to make a checkerboard pattern and how you can easily turn it into wavy checkerboard pattern.

    10. How to use the Resource Manager in Affinity Designer

      How to use the Resource Manager in Affinity Designer

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this installment in our series of Affinity tutorials, you'll learn to keep track of your files with the Affinity Designer Resource Manager. You'll see how...

    11. How to create a lettering design in Adobe Illustrator

      How to create a lettering design in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Intermediate

      In this lettering tutorial, you'll learn how to design a vibrant, galaxy-themed poster in Adobe Illustrator inspired by Dr. Sally Ride, the first American...

    12. Simultaneous contrast: Make your colors work smarter

      Simultaneous contrast: Make your colors work smarter

      Tutorial Beginner

      Unlock the magic of simultaneous contrast! Discover how surrounding colors can supercharge your designs, making hues pop and visuals sizzle. Elevate your...