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 Make a Flat Lay 3D Mockup in Photoshop

    How to Make a Flat Lay 3D Mockup in Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Do you need an iPhone flat lay mockup? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create lay flat mockups in Photoshop in a few steps.

  2. How to Create the Sonic the Hedgehog Logo in Illustrator

    How to Create the Sonic the Hedgehog Logo in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Are you a Sonic the Hedgehog fan? Follow this tutorial and learn how to recreate the Sonic logo in a few simple steps.

  3. How to Make an Event Program in InDesign

    How to Make an Event Program in InDesign

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create a memorable event program with this InDesign tutorial. Throughout this tutorial, you'll learn what to have in an event program template...

  4. How to Make Gradient Text in Illustrator

    How to Make Gradient Text in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learning how to do gradients in Illustrator is easier than it seems. In the following steps, you will learn how to add a gradient to text in Illustrator...

  5. How to Optimize an Animated GIF: 10 Ways

    How to Optimize an Animated GIF: 10 Ways

    Tutorial Beginner

    The popular GIF file format is one of the best ways to share animations online. If you're adding them to your site, check out some of these ten ways to...

  6. How to Make a Die Cut in InDesign

    How to Make a Die Cut in InDesign

    Tutorial Beginner

    Die cuts can add a unique and eye-catching element to your print projects. In this tutorial, we'll explore the process of making a die cut in Adobe InDesign.

  7. 50+ InDesign Templates Every Designer Should Own

    50+ InDesign Templates Every Designer Should Own

    Tutorial Beginner

    These 50+ Adobe InDesign templates, from catalogs to letterheads and everything in-between, will give you a head start on creating your perfect design.

  8. Best Luxury Font Combinations

    Best Luxury Font Combinations

    Tutorial Beginner

    Looking for luxury font combinations that will complement a new project? Check out these great luxury font pairings from Envato Elements.

  9. How to Make a Metallic Effect in Illustrator

    How to Make a Metallic Effect in Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the following Illustrator metallic effect tutorial, you will learn how to make a metallic effect in Illustrator using two somewhat similar techniques. Do...

  10. 36 Best Butterfly Logo Designs (Butterfly Business Logos to Download)

    36 Best Butterfly Logo Designs (Butterfly Business Logos to Download)

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you're looking for a company logo with a butterfly design, check out these from Envato Elements and Placeit. You'll find premium butterfly logos for...

  11. 32 Best Western Fonts (Old Western, Cowboy, and Country Style)

    32 Best Western Fonts (Old Western, Cowboy, and Country Style)

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the market for vintage old West fonts? Check out this collection of the best Western fonts from Envato Elements. 

  12. Packaging Design for Beginners: How to Create a Simple Box

    Packaging Design for Beginners: How to Create a Simple Box

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn to create a template for a simple rectangular box that's adaptable for cosmetics and other products using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign!