Global Influences Theory

Learn how design is influenced by different cultures and traditions. Understand global influences and create designs that respect and reflect diverse perspectives.
  1. Geometric Design: The North Rose Window in Chartres

    Geometric Design: The North Rose Window in Chartres

    Tutorial Advanced

    This lesson's project gives us an insight into the wonderful Gothic rose windows, where the work starts large and then the scale shifts to ever smaller details.

  2. How to Create a Serbian Ethnic Design: Pirot Kilim Pattern

    How to Create a Serbian Ethnic Design: Pirot Kilim Pattern

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Pirot kilim designs are among the most recognizable traditional Serbian patterns—here's how to make one that's both authentic and unique!

  3. 3D Print a Custom Cut-Out Case for Your Mobile Phone

    3D Print a Custom Cut-Out Case for Your Mobile Phone

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Use Tinkercad (an online CAD package) to customise a mobile phone case and Shapeways (a web based 3D printing service) to manufacture it

  4. Create a French Movie Poster in Adobe InDesign

    Create a French Movie Poster in Adobe InDesign

    Tutorial Beginner

    Giving a nod to the golden era of French cinema, this New Wave-inspired poster picks up on the graphic elements and je-ne-sais-quoi charm of 1960s...

  5. How to Create a Traditional Romanian Folk Inspired Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Traditional Romanian Folk Inspired Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today’s tutorial is a little bit special, as I am going to show you how to build something based on a traditional hand-sewed Romanian decorative pattern. The...

  6. Tuts+ and Global Influences

    Tuts+ and Global Influences

    Tutorial Beginner

    The Tuts+ audience is massive and most importantly, it's international. So while the Envato head office is in Melbourne, Australia, we aim to provide content...

  7. Create a Lebanese Inspired, Printable Placemat for Kids in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a Lebanese Inspired, Printable Placemat for Kids in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Make mealtime fun, at the kids' table, by creating a printable activity and coloring placemat for them to enjoy while they eat.

  8. Celebrate Children's Day in Mexico With a Colorful Postcard!

    Celebrate Children's Day in Mexico With a Colorful Postcard!

    Tutorial Beginner

    A globally recognized festival, Children’s Day on 30 April celebrates children and their well-being. Celebrate by creating a fun, colorful postcard, inspired...

  9. How to Create a Delicious Ukrainian Food Buffet in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Delicious Ukrainian Food Buffet in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Are you hungry? Learn how to draw a delicious buffet of Ukrainian national food using the basic shapes!

  10. Create a Bellydance Music Playlist Cover in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a Bellydance Music Playlist Cover in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Immerse yourself in an exotic mood, while designing a Bellydance mp3 cover for your oriental track list.

  11. Design a Zodiac Calendar to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Adobe InDesign

    Design a Zodiac Calendar to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Adobe InDesign

    Tutorial Beginner

    On February 19th one in six people in the world will be marking the end of the Year of the Horse and celebrating the start of a new year. Zodiac (Sheng Xiao)...

  12. How to Create a Stylized Chinese Zodiac Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Stylized Chinese Zodiac Icon Set in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Perfect for Chinese New Year! In this tutorial you'll learn how to draw animal characters from the ground up, trace over their contours, and add details in...