With the power to enhance our metabolism (red) or heal mental trauma (green), color can be hugely impactful on our minds and bodies. The psychological sway color holds over us hasn’t gone unnoticed by the design world—photographers, graphic designers, and illustrators use color psychology to create more captivating images or more salable brands. If you […]
The color of summer isn’t just yellow. Here are six palettes we’re loving that will bring some summer sizzle to your next creative project. While we associate the season’s endless sunshine with its trademark hue—yellow—there’s a whole array of color inspiration to draw from when the temperatures rise. Heat-stricken days call for the soothing tones […]
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to customize your workspace and toolbar so you can create your graphics and artwork with ease. Organizing your workspace in Adobe Illustrator can feel like clearing off your desk when you’re ready to start a new project. It can save you time, but also allows you to create a […]
Show your appreciation for Dad by sending him these cute Father’s Day cards. Funny dad-joke greetings included. Download for FREE today. Whether it’s your dad, grandpa, uncle, or friend, any father figure in your life deserves a celebration on Father’s Day. The day is an opportunity to let him know how much you love and […]
Rainbows and squiggles and dots, oh my! Download this FREE rainbow clip art bundle today, plus pick up a few tricks for designing with them. Springtime means April showers, May flowers, and (of course) rainbows. We’re giving away a freebie that’s positively packed with hand-drawn rainbow shapes, playful flourishes, and a variety of abstract organic […]
The 4th of July, Bastille Day, and Canada Day—3 clip art packs, all in one FREE download bundle. Download today! The month of July marks the independence day of not one, not two, but three countries at once. On July 1st, Canada celebrates Canada Day. A few days later, on July 4th, the United States celebrates […]
Liven up your images with these five Illustrator effects by adding texture, depth, and shading to your vectors. Vector effects are the perfect way to take your graphic illustrations to a whole new level in Adobe Illustrator. Whether that’s using these effects for characters, floral elements, or even text. Let’s dive in! Before you start […]
Here’s everything you need to know about the Patch Tool with this step-by-step tutorial to touch up your images. When you take a picture only to later realize it wasn’t perfect, you don’t have to go back and reshoot the photo. Instead, you can use the help of an image editing software such as Adobe […]
Design has its own language. This short dictionary gives you an idea of how to communicate with—and talk like—graphic designers. Graphic designers can be a confusing bunch, at times seeming to speak in an entirely different language. Whether you’re hoping to join the designer ranks or simply want to better understand what’s going on in your […]
Modern design is very broad concept. How do you ensure that you design for the many, not the few? Interesting fact: If you search for the most influential art and design universities in the world, you’ll find that the entire top 10 are located in either Europe or the U.S. The first university outside the […]
