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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 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Photoshop in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Simple Geometric Pattern

    Photoshop in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Simple Geometric Pattern

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this quick video, instructor Melody Nieves will show you how to make a simple geometric pattern in Adobe Photoshop.

  5. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Phone Icon

    Illustrator in 60 Seconds: How to Create a Phone Icon

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today's tutorial we're going to show you how to create your very own phone icon using nothing more than simple shapes and tools that you probably already...

  6. 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.

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. How to Create a New Year's Celebration Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a New Year's Celebration Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Since the New Year is right around the corner, I thought it would be nice if we spent some quality time together creating a little celebration-themed icon...

  11. How to Create a Christmas-Themed Icon Pack in Adobe Illustrator

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

    Tutorial Beginner

    Believe it or not, Christmas is once again almost here, which means that as with every year, Santa is hard at work making preparations for one of the busiest...

  12. How to Create a Festive Mandala Style Coloring Book Page in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Festive Mandala Style Coloring Book Page in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, I will show you how to use symbols to create a fun and festive mandala coloring book page in Adobe Illustrator.