Design & Illustration Tutorials

Take your graphic design and illustration skills to a new level! You can find thousands of free tutorials on every design topic under the sun, from making Photoshop actions to designing a classy corporate brochure in InDesign or completing your own vector illustration.

We’ve got tutorials on all the major design software, so you can brush up your skills on the full Adobe suite or get up to speed with other options like Affinity Designer or Procreate. Or you can learn how to make beautiful text effects, choose the right fonts, design eye-catching magazines, and much more.

All Design & Illustration tutorials:

  1. How to use the Resource Manager in Affinity Designer

    How to use the Resource Manager in Affinity Designer

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this installment in our series of Affinity tutorials, you'll learn to keep track of your files with the Affinity Designer Resource Manager. You'll see how...

  2. How to create a lettering design in Adobe Illustrator

    How to create a lettering design in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this lettering tutorial, you'll learn how to design a vibrant, galaxy-themed poster in Adobe Illustrator inspired by Dr. Sally Ride, the first American...

  3. Simultaneous contrast: Make your colors work smarter

    Simultaneous contrast: Make your colors work smarter

    Tutorial Beginner

    Unlock the magic of simultaneous contrast! Discover how surrounding colors can supercharge your designs, making hues pop and visuals sizzle. Elevate your...

  4. How to create a rubber stamp effect in Affinity Photo

    How to create a rubber stamp effect in Affinity Photo

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this affinity photo tutorial  tutorial we will use simple shapes, and blending tools to create an authentic looking stamped texture that is completely...

  5. How to use the Pixel Persona in Affinity Designer

    How to use the Pixel Persona in Affinity Designer

    Tutorial Beginner

    Explore the various tools of the Pixel Persona in Affinity Designer with our comprehensive and beginner-friendly guide. Enhance your design skills now!

  6. How to add a mask in Affinity Designer

    How to add a mask in Affinity Designer

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add a mask in Affinity Designer and create the effect of the image bleeding out of the mask.

  7. How to create a lettering design in Affinity Designer

    How to create a lettering design in Affinity Designer

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this lettering tutorial, we'll be designing a galaxy-inspired poster using Affinity Designer. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Sally Ride, the first American...

  8. How to make a warped checkerboard pattern in Illustrator

    How to make a warped checkerboard pattern in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make a warped checkerboard pattern in Illustrator.

  9. Ultimate guide to the different printing methods

    Ultimate guide to the different printing methods

    Tutorial Beginner

    Confused about which printing method to choose? Let's dive into the world of print! We'll break down the differences between digital and traditional...

  10. Vibrating boundaries: Making colors POP!

    Vibrating boundaries: Making colors POP!

    Tutorial Beginner

    Discover the visual power of vibrating boundaries, a stunning example of simultaneous contrast. Learn how this optical illusion can make your designs pop...

  11. How to use the Export Persona in Affinity Designer

    How to use the Export Persona in Affinity Designer

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to use the Export Persona in Affinity Designer with this easy-to-follow tutorial. Create slices, choose file formats, and optimize images for any...

  12. How to create a dripping paint text effect

    How to create a dripping paint text effect

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a paint-dripping effect in Adobe Photoshop.