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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 Create a Bodega Shop Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Bodega Shop Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial learn to create a bodega on a street with lampposts using basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

  2. How to Create a Steampunk Owl Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Steampunk Owl Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this tutorial, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to draw and then construct your own steampunk owl using photo manipulation techniques in Adobe...

  3. How to Draw a House Step by Step

    How to Draw a House Step by Step

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Perspective is confusing, but you can't draw a realistic house without it. In this tutorial I will show you how to draw a house step by step in the two-point...

  4. How to Create Traditional Romanian Objects in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create Traditional Romanian Objects in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a close look at the process of creating a particularly interesting icon pack, since we’re going to illustrate some...

  5. How to Create a 90s Radio in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a 90s Radio in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, you'll learn to create a radio in the style of the 1990s using basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

  6. How to Create a Bold Fruit Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Bold Fruit Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create a juicy watermelon and orange fruits seamless pattern in Adobe Illustrator using basic shapes.

  7. How to Create a Spring-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

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

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today’s tutorial we’re going to take a look at the process of creating a spring-themed icon pack. We'll follow a step-by-step approach in order to learn...

  8. How to Create a Woodwork Tools Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Woodwork Tools Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a look at the process of creating a set of woodwork tools, using nothing more than the basic geometric shapes and...

  9. How to Create a Flat Design Wall Shelves Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Flat Design Wall Shelves Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create an illustration of wall shelves with books, portraits and even a radio with basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

  10. How to Create an Auto Repair Shop Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create an Auto Repair Shop Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today’s tutorial, we’re going to put on our mechanic’s hat and take a look at the process of creating an auto repair shop illustration, using the most...

  11. How to Create a New York Stamp Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a New York Stamp Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today’s tutorial, we’re going to pull out our architect hats and learn how to “build” our very own miniaturized set of New York’s most iconic buildings,...

  12. How to Create Flat Design Easter Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create Flat Design Easter Icons in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Easter is a lovely spring holiday, which is well known for its tradition of painting eggs. It's usually associated with gentle, vivid colors and a spring...