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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. 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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. How to Create a Food Groups Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Food Groups Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In today’s tutorial, you'll learn to create the primary five food groups using basic geometric shapes and tools in Adobe Illustrator.

  8. How to Create a 90s Graphical Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a 90s Graphical Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Learn how to create an awesome 90s-inspired photo effect using custom shapes and Adjustment Layers in Adobe Photoshop.

  9. How to Create a Selective Animated Glitch Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Selective Animated Glitch Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Glitch effects are still popular these days and appear in many variations. Using animation in Photoshop, we'll turn a simple image into a short movie.

  10. How to Create a Warm, Retro Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Warm, Retro Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial • Beginner

    In the following steps you will learn how to create a warm, retro text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

  11. How to Create a Photo Manipulation of a Cat and Flying Fish With Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Photo Manipulation of a Cat and Flying Fish With Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a photo manipulation featuring a cat watching flying fish. We'll build everything using simple Photoshop tools.

  12. How to Create a Cactus Plants Icon Pack

    How to Create a Cactus Plants Icon Pack

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Today we’re going to put on our gardener hats and create a set of four little cactus icons in Adobe Illustrator, using basic shapes and tools.

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