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Illustrator FAQ: The Total Beginner’s Guide to Vector Illustration, Pt. 1
In this Illustrator Q&A, get answers to the questions every beginner asks. We’ll cover artboards, canvases, backgrounds, and the basics of vector drawing. Vector drawing in Illustrator might come...
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The Origins, History, and Design Power of the Color Copper
Evocative of cosy fires and the fall season, copper takes its name from the ancient metal. Unlock tips for designing with this popular and warm red-brown. More flattering and gentle than gold or...
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The Origins, History, and Design Power of Neon Colors
Electrifying and intense, fluorescent neon colors inject excitement and energy into designs. Enliven your work with these tips and neon color palettes. In line with a revival of 1980s design styles,...
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Are You Thinking About Your Brand’s Visual Consistency?
From websites to social media, your brand is everywhere. Learn how to establish your brand identity through visual constancy across digital channels. In a digital landscape where people are interacting...
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Silver Lining: The History and Symbolism of the Color Silver
Silver’s metallic hue is evocative of wealth and futuristic glamor. Explore silver’s influence and brighten your designs with these tips and palette ideas. Silver has a fascinating history and...
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How to Make a Background Transparent in Photoshop
Learn how to make a background transparent in Photoshop, and discover a faster alternative in Shutterstock Editor. There are many ways to cut out an object or remove a background from an image. Many...
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Guide: How to Remove Backgrounds from Images
Learn how to make transparent backgrounds in a few different programs, and how to preserve transparency using the correct file format. Background removal, or subject isolation, is a very common need...
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Subtle but Powerful: Using Pastel Colors in Your Designs
Read about the historical origins, symbology, and psychology of pastel colors, and discover how to use these pale and interesting hues in your own projects. Lemon, pistachio, mint, and lavender—as...
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The 101 Best Free Fonts for Designers
We found the best free fonts on the web, including free script fonts, free Christmas fonts, and free modern fonts. Finding a font to use in your next project is exciting, but the process of choosing...
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15 Creative and Contemporary Wine Label Designs
Explore the world of luxurious and innovative wine labels with these fifteen unique (and irresistible) modern label designs. With an innumerable range of bottles competing to seduce connoisseur-ing...
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Create Your Own Customized Brushes in Procreate
One of Procreate’s best features is its abundance of brushes. Learn how to extend your brush library by customizing brush settings. Brushes, whether they’re calligraphic, charcoal, or artistic, can...
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Cozy and Luxurious: Using Earth Colors in Your Designs
Learn about the historical origins, symbology, and psychology of earth colors, and discover how to use these rich and friendly hues in your own projects. With consumers increasingly prioritizing the...
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Video Tutorial: DIY Linocut Printing in 6 Simple Steps
Linocut is an old school printmaking method that involves carving and stamping a custom illustration. Learn how to create your own linocut print in this tutorial. Linocut, a traditional printmaking...
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How to Smooth Edges in Photoshop After Making a Selection
Try these techniques to make better, more natural selections, so you can isolate subjects in an image with a smooth edge. Making selections is the first step in using Photoshop to isolate subjects and...
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Gently Does It: How to Design With Neutral Colors
Gentle, calming, and subtle, neutrals are an essential color tool in the arsenal of every savvy interior and graphic designer. Far from bland and boring, neutral colors are the perfect canvas on which...
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How to Whiten Teeth in Photoshop + More Retouching Tips
Learn fast & easy ways to retouch your portraits, whiten teeth, edit hair, and more using Photoshop. This article will get to the heart of the most frequently used retouching techniques. You’ll...
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Get to Know One of 2020’s Biggest Color Trends: Lush Lava
A bright and blazing orange-red color that can’t fail to be noticed, we’re predicting that Lush Lava will be one of 2020’s hottest shades. Inspired by spectacular sunsets, desert dunes, and the...
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161 Free Textures: The Easiest Way to Enhance Any Design
Textures, whether digital or analog, are a must-have for every designer. In this roundup, we’ve compiled a total of 161 free textures and elements to use in your next project. Finding free and high...
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400+ FREE Icons and Shapes to Make Any Design Stand Out
With more than 400 unique icons listed, your designs are in for a serious personality upgrade. We rounded up all of the free icons that we’ve made, including Instagram highlights icons, fun themed...
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2020’s Enigmatic New Color Trend: Phantom Blue
This deep indigo-navy makes a statement of depth and drama. Based on our analysis of pixel data across our worldwide customer base, here’s why we anticipate Phantom Blue to be one of 2020’s most...
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