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The Top 40 Design & Illustration Posts of 2014
2014 has been a very busy year for the Design & Illustration section of Tuts+ and here's why:We've successfully merged into one unified site to provide all content within the Tuts+ family in one...
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New Course: OS X Application UI Design in Adobe Photoshop
Many web app designs can be transitioned into desktop or mobile app designs with just a few modifications. OS X Application UI Design in Adobe Photoshop will show you how experienced graphic designers...
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Creative Arabic Calligraphy: Proportions and Spacing
What You'll Be CreatingWhile describing the Alif, I mentioned briefly that it was the module and archetype for the whole alphabet. This is not mere symbolism, but an indication of our starting point...
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How to Create Custom Shattered Glass Brushes in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingAdding shattered glass to a design is a great way to introduce drama and interest. The visual depiction of broken glass is very evocative and full of energy and conflict....
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Draw a Compass Icon With a Long Shadow in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, you will learn how to design a nice simple compass icon in Adobe Photoshop, using tools such as the Pen Tool, Rounded Rectangle Tool, and Rectangle Tool. You...
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To the Point: Interview With Shane Koehler
Everyone is in for such a treat today as I interview Shane Koehler, nature illustrator extraordinaire. His work, mostly watercolor-based, explores nature's inspirational beauty and strength, inviting...
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How to Create a Cartoon-Like Elemental Sword in Adobe Illustrator
What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial I’m going to show you how to create your own cartoon-like Elemental Sword that might come in handy in future projects.The tutorial will mostly rely on the use of...
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Fractal Art: Creating Gnarls in Apophysis
What You'll Be CreatingThe gnarl style of fractal is a beautiful and fun fractal, and perhaps one of the trickiest to create. Don't be dismayed, however, because we'll walk through the process in this...
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The A to Z of Typography
What You'll Be CreatingWhichever software programme you’re using, and whether you’re designing for print or online, typography will no doubt play a large part in the eventual success (or failure!) of...
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How to Create a Clean, Glossy Plastic Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingUsing multiple layer styles can help achieve a more detailed and 3D-looking effect. This tutorial will show you how to use layer styles, filters, textures, brushes, and...
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Design an Eye-Catching Hamsa T-Shirt in Adobe Illustrator
What You'll Be CreatingWhat is "Hamsa"? You most probably have seen the Hamsa hand, without really knowing what it's called or the meaning behind it. The word Hamsa means "5" and is a powerful number...
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New Course: Mastering Perspective in Adobe Photoshop
Our new design course, Mastering Perspective in Adobe Photoshop, will help you to learn, practice, and apply the lessons of setting scenes in perspective using Adobe Photoshop. What You'll LearnTuts+...
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How to Create Hand-Drawn Frames in Adobe Illustrator
What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial you'll use the Blob Brush Tool in Adobe Illustrator to create small portions of designs that are copied, pasted, and rotated to form complete, ornate frames. By...
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Design a Model Sheet of a Werewolf Warrior in Adobe Photoshop: Painting
What You'll Be CreatingSome time ago we were learning how to create a model sheet for a werewolf warrior character. We created three views of the character and described visually every aspect of its...
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How to Use the Extrude Tool in CorelDRAW
What You'll Be CreatingIn this tutorial, we'll get to know the Extrude Tool and manipulate shapes in a 3-D format. We'll learn how to apply gradients to each section, use the tool's features, and use...
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Hand Lettering: Mastering Brush-Script
What You'll Be CreatingPre-Tutorial ReadingBefore we dive too deep into the tutorial, I want to provide you with some information to help you understand not only brush-lettering construction, but also...
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How to Create Layouts for a Fashion Magazine in Adobe InDesign
What You'll Be CreatingOpen up the pages of any high-end magazine and you can find some really outstanding design work. The interior layouts of fashion titles can be particularly awe-inspiring....
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How to Create a Fantasy Game Background in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingToday let’s attack the wonderful topic of game background creating! While there are a multitude of game types and platforms, a good, immersive setting that creates just the right...
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New Course: Illustrating Personality in Character Design
Our latest course, Illustrating Personality in Character Design, will teach you what makes or breaks a good illustrated character, and how to go about crafting the appearance and personality of such a...
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How to Create Stylish Flat Space Icons in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingInspired by recent events in space exploration and discoveries, we’ll go through an exciting process and create trendy flat-style space icons with long shadow effects in Adobe...
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