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.

All Design Trends tutorials:

  1. How to Create a Desktop Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Desktop Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create a this fabulous night desktop with flat design style using basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

  2. How to Create Realistic Feet-Inspired Hiking Boots in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create Realistic Feet-Inspired Hiking Boots in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to create an awesome pair of feet-inspired hiking boots using basic photo manipulation...

  3. How to Create a Set of Divider Elements in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Divider Elements in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today’s tutorial we’re going to try something new both to me and probably some of you, and learn how to create a set of stylized divider elements, using...

  4. How to Design a Flat Sci-Fi Blaster in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Design a Flat Sci-Fi Blaster in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Are you keen on sci-fi movies, games and fancy weapons? Follow this tutorial and try your hand at weapon design by creating a futuristic space blaster in...

  5. How to Create Flat Design Headphones in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create Flat Design Headphones in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a headphones illustration using basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator. It's super easy!

  6. How to Create a Set of Flat Clock Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Set of Flat Clock Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we’ll be creating three different types of clock in a trendy flat style, applying solid colors and geometric shapes. We’ll learn to design...

  7. How to Create a "Share the Love" Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a "Share the Love" Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Since this week is all about love, we’re going to continue the theme and create a love sharing icon pack to explore the different ways in which you can...

  8. How to Create a Love-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Love-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Since Valentine’s Day isn’t all that far away, I thought it would be nice to give you a head start this year and teach you how to create a nice little...

  9. How to Create Textured, Geometric Objects in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create Textured, Geometric Objects in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to create four textured geometric designs in Adobe Photoshop.

  10. How to Create a Surreal, Emotional Scene With Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Surreal, Emotional Scene With Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a surreal, emotional scene featuring a woman carrying a cage. First we'll build the background using sky and...

  11. How to Create a Unicorn Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Unicorn Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create a unicorn illustration using basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator. The result is so amazing that it actually looks as if you used the Pen...

  12. How to Create a Vintage Camera in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Vintage Camera in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial we're going to create a fantastic vintage camera with simple shapes and flat colors, getting a very retro appearance inspired by the Leica...