Free Design Trends Theory Tutorials

Stay on top of the latest design trends. Use these articles to get inspiration, deepen your understanding, and create designs that are both trendy and timeless.
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  1. How to Create a Set of Music Player UI Buttons in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Music Player UI Buttons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Learn how to create your very own set of music control UI buttons, using some of the most basic shapes and tools that Adobe Illustrator has to offer.

  2. How to Create a Halloween Character in a Ghost Costume in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Halloween Character in a Ghost Costume in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    For Halloween, let's create a kid in a ghost costume with a treat bag. As usual, we will use only the most basic tools and shapes of Adobe Illustrator.

  3. Art Therapy: How to Draw a Mandala

    Art Therapy: How to Draw a Mandala

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Drawing a mandala can be a part of a mindfulness meditation and can be very restful. In this tutorial you'll learn how to create a mandala from scratch.

  4. How to Create a Set of Superhero Emoji in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Superhero Emoji in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Bring five of the most iconic superheroes to life in vector format in Adobe Illustrator, using just basic geometric shapes and simple tools.

  5. How to Create a Retro Interior Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Retro Interior Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    A piece of nostalgia for your nostalgic heart: learn how to create a retro illustration with an old-fashioned TV, daisies in a jar, and a cabinet.

  6. How to Create a Tunisian-Inspired Motif in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Tunisian-Inspired Motif in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Learn to design a Tunisian-style motif and customize your own throw pillows or cushions using Adobe Illustrator CC!

  7. How to Draw an Abstract Gold Background in Adobe Illustrator Using Gradient Mesh

    How to Draw an Abstract Gold Background in Adobe Illustrator Using Gradient Mesh

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Today you will learn how to create a vector abstract background using just the Mesh Tool in Adobe Illustrator!

  8. How to Create 10 Common Icons and Their Variations in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create 10 Common Icons and Their Variations in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    To celebrate our tenth birthday, learn how to create a set of ten must-have UI icons, using the most basic shapes and tools that Illustrator has to offer.

  9. How to Create a Set of Barber Tools in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Barber Tools in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Learn the process of creating a set of barber-themed tools and accessories using basic shapes and tools in Adobe Illustrator.

  10. How to Design a Set of Retro Kitchen Items in Affinity Designer

    How to Design a Set of Retro Kitchen Items in Affinity Designer

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Today we’ll be using geometric shapes, tools, and functions of the Draw Persona of Affinity Designer to create a set of retro kitchen devices.

  11. How to Create a 90s Geometric Pattern Using Basic Shapes in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a 90s Geometric Pattern Using Basic Shapes in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Nineties patterns are recognizable from their use of vibrant color and simple geometric shapes. Learn how to make a 90s geometric pattern in Photoshop.

  12. How to Create a Retro 3D Displaced Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Retro 3D Displaced Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Use Photoshop's 3D tools and settings to create an abstract 3D displaced text effect, with a touch of a Retro/Memphis Style feel.

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