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Getting started with Graphic Design

The Principles of Design

Tutorial • Beginner

The 9 Different Types of Graphic Design

Tutorial • Beginner

2000s Graphic Design: From the Y2K Aesthetic to Glitter Text and Emo

Tutorial • Beginner

65 Design Terms You Should Know

Tutorial • Beginner

The Principles of Design

Laura Keung • 7 Jul 2023

The 9 Different Types of Graphic Design

Laura Keung • 12 Jan 2022

2000s Graphic Design: From the Y2K Aesthetic to Glitter Text and Emo

Nona Blackman • 13 Oct 2022

65 Design Terms You Should Know

Laura Keung • 29 May 2022

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   Techniques & Workflow

   Using Light and Shade to Bring Text to Life

   Tutorial • Intermediate

   The best book I've ever read on drawing is one called Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. After reading it, I'm still pretty bad at drawing, but I did...

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   Graphic Design

   Creating a Stunning Digital Smoke Effect

   Tutorial • Advanced

   Some time ago I came up with a technique to create digital smoke using the Liquify filter in Photoshop. Although it was a simple and efficient way to achieve...

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   Graphic Design

   Creating an Old-Collage Effect Poster

   Tutorial • Intermediate

   One of my favorite 'looks' is the sort of old-collage feel of old photos and old paper. It's a favorite because it lets you work images and text together...

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   Graphic Design

   Making a Print-Ready Business Card Using Only Photoshop

   Tutorial • Intermediate

   In this tutorial, we are going to design up a simple business card in Photoshop and get it ready for print with crop marks and bleed. Normally you'd do some...

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   Photo Effects

   Applying a Realistic Tattoo

   Tutorial • Intermediate

   There are lots of tutorials on the Web that claim to achieve a realistic tattoo effect. Usually these tutorials instruct the user to import an image they...

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   Theory

   A Spot of Community News

   Tutorial • Beginner

   As most of you know, this site is still finding its feet in terms of content, format, writers, and delivery. But things are starting to come together and I...

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   Photo Effects

   Creative Photo Composition: Get More Out of What You've Got

   Tutorial • Intermediate

   It would be lovely if every client gave you perfect photos to work with, but all too often this isn't true. When you get photos that are too small, not...

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   Graphic Design

   Elements of Great Web Design: The Polish

   Tutorial • Beginner

   When I put together designs, I usually do so in two phases - Layout and Polish. During the layout phase, I place the main objects on the page usually...

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   Icon Design

   Making a Shield Icon in Photoshop

   Tutorial • Intermediate

   In this tutorial, we're going to use the Path Tools in Photoshop to draw a shield-like shape. Then using some gradients, we're going to give it a metallic...

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    Graphic Design

    Using Gradients to Make Light and Shadow - and a Coffee Cup!

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial, we're going to use some simple circles and gradients to make a cup of coffee viewed from above. The end result isn't that useful, but the...

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    Photo Effects

    Super Slick Dusky Lighting Effects in Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    One of the best sites around for desktops has to be Desktopography. I've been inspired by their amazing work, so today we are going to put together a sunset...

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    Theory

    A Couple of Questions ...

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Since we have moved to Wordpress, this site has really taken on a new element of interactivity. I have to say it's been really neat reading through...