Graphic Design Techniques & Workflow

Use these techniques to improve your graphic design workflow and be more productive. With the time you save, what creative new designs will you come up with?

All Techniques & Workflow tutorials:

  1. Using Stock References in the Creation of Vector Art

    Using Stock References in the Creation of Vector Art

    Tutorial Beginner

    Historically, artists have used live models and landscapes as a base for their work. In the digital age, stock photos are easily accessible and widely used...

  2. A Look Inside InDesign CS5

    A Look Inside InDesign CS5

    Tutorial Beginner

    InDesign CS5 has arrived with lot of new tools, panels and features. Let's have a closer look at these changes and discover how they can improve our...

  3. Realistic Vector Motorcycle Portraits

    Realistic Vector Motorcycle Portraits

    Tutorial Beginner

    Every semester, in my Illustrator classes, my students always want to know how I create the Motorcycle Portraits I am known for. I often give them a brief...

  4. Basic Principles of Digital Matte Painting

    Basic Principles of Digital Matte Painting

    Tutorial Beginner

    Digital Matte Painting is a huge creative field that can add wonder and excitement to static film shots. Learn about digital matte painting principles, like...

  5. Evolving Your Illustrative Typography, Through Experiments and Techniques

    Evolving Your Illustrative Typography, Through Experiments and Techniques

    Tutorial Beginner

    To grow and develop your illustrative typography style first involved letting go. Don't get overly concerned with your style early on. Give yourself the time...

  6. Ace Hotel Wall Murals

    Ace Hotel Wall Murals

    Tutorial Beginner

    As a designer, I feel it's always a good idea to take on new and challenging projects when the opportunities present themselves. The way you solve problems...

  7. A Comprehensive Guide to Photoshop's Liquify Tool

    A Comprehensive Guide to Photoshop's Liquify Tool

    Tutorial Beginner

    The Liquify filter may be one of the most commonly used filters in Photoshop's arsenal. The Liquify filter allows us to distort the pixels in a given image...

  8. Product Development and Design Process, Powww! Zing! Bamm!

    Product Development and Design Process, Powww! Zing! Bamm!

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hello, my name is Adam Clark and I am a product designer for the gift and home décor market. For the past six years, I have designed and developed products...

  9. The Making of a Chocolate Bar Character

    The Making of a Chocolate Bar Character

    Tutorial Beginner

    Thought some of you might like to see my process for designing a character. This one is filled with cocoa love and chocolaty goodness. I'll take the concept...

  10. Holistic Character Design

    Holistic Character Design

    Tutorial Beginner

    Cartoon characters are everywhere, from advertising to film, and the ones that stand the test of time all share something in common. They have substance over...

  11. Creating Personal Character Designs with Precision

    Creating Personal Character Designs with Precision

    Tutorial Beginner

    Designing a character can apply to both personal and professional projects. The character can be a mascot that works in the context of a multi-national...

  12. Character Design – Nailing the Basics

    Character Design – Nailing the Basics

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you're thinking of becoming a professional illustrator, character design will come up as a client request again and again, so keeping up on current trends...