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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. What Is the Memphis Style?

    What Is the Memphis Style?

    Tutorial • Beginner

    If you love unashamedly brash and bold colors and patterns, you’ll be very happy to hear that the Memphis Style, the design style pioneered by the 1980s...

  2. How to Create a Set of Glitches in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Set of Glitches in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Experimental glitches are not only used to depict the 80s—nowadays they're also used to convey a robotic, trendy feel. Here is a quick and easy way to create...

  3. How to Create a Sci-Fi, Robot Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Sci-Fi, Robot Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Test out your skills with a sci-fi theme. In this tutorial, Melody Nieves will show you how to make an 80s-inspired robot photo manipulation in Adobe Photoshop.

  4. How to Create a Glitch Effect Poster in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

    How to Create a Glitch Effect Poster in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

    Tutorial • Beginner

    The glitch effect is a major trend in 2018 and is quickly becoming a desirable effect that creates a nostalgic feel related to VHS. Here is an easy technique...

  5. 12 Best Online Photo Editors for Filters and Effects (Free + Paid)

    12 Best Online Photo Editors for Filters and Effects (Free + Paid)

    Tutorial • Beginner

    New to photo editing and looking for free photo editing software? Check out this list of the best photo editors for exciting effects and filters.

  6. How to Create a Sci-Fi Scan-Line Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Sci-Fi Scan-Line Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Use layer styles to create a super quick and easy sci-fi scan-line text effect in Adobe Photoshop.

  7. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: The Perspective Grid

    Illustrator in 60 Seconds: The Perspective Grid

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Always wanted to use the Perspective Grid but never knew how? If that's the case then you should definitely check out this video which will help you...

  8. How to Draw a Diamond

    How to Draw a Diamond

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Is it difficult to draw a diamond? In this tutorial, we’ll explore the classical shape of a round diamond in a side and top view.

  9. Create an Alice in Wonderland Themed iPhone Wallpaper in Pixelmator

    Create an Alice in Wonderland Themed iPhone Wallpaper in Pixelmator

    Tutorial • Advanced

    With this tutorial I'd like to show you how to create an Alice in Wonderland photo manipulation, perfect for adorning your mobile background. Read on to...

  10. Create Two Colorful Children's Book Illustrations in Illustrator

    Create Two Colorful Children's Book Illustrations in Illustrator

    Tutorial • Advanced

    Doodle up a cute design for a kids' book and render it with Gradient Meshes, Blends, little sparkles, and various Blending Modes. Layered shapes pump this...

  11. How to Create a Crystal Formation Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Crystal Formation Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Learn how to create a glass dome enclosed crystal formation, using some of Adobe Illustrator’s most basic shapes and tools.

  12. How to Create a Bold 90s Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

    How to Create a Bold 90s Text Effect in Adobe InDesign

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Have ten minutes to spare? This eye-catching effect gives any text an instant dose of nostalgic color and style.

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