What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a gradient blended text effect inspired by the Spotify Wrapped 2024 design. If you don’t have the time to create this Spotify branding design from scratch, then Envato is the solution. This creative platform offers over 2,000 Illustrator add-ons you can… Continue reading How to create a gradient blended text effect (Spotify Wrapped inspired)
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How to create the Squid Game logo in Adobe Illustrator
Is Squid Game the best Korean show on Netflix? We think so! Find out about the Squid Game logo aesthetic and learn how to create the grunge-style logo which represents perfectly the drama and the brutality of this popular TV series. If you don’t have the time to learn how to make the Squid Game… Continue reading How to create the Squid Game logo in Adobe Illustrator
What you need to know about logo rebranding
Rebranding is a strategic process to help businesses align their visuals to their messaging. A business may have new evolving goals, a different target audience, or expanding products and services. All of these can drive the need to rebrand. In this article, you can expect a guide on when to consider a rebrand, how rebranding… Continue reading What you need to know about logo rebranding
6 reasons for website downtime (+ how to resolve it)
Website downtime is an extremely frustrating experience for business owners, bloggers, and other professionals across all industries. If this problem isn’t addressed quickly and efficiently, affected sites will likely experience a big drop in engagement and sales. I don’t have to tell you that this situation is far from ideal. My goal today is to… Continue reading 6 reasons for website downtime (+ how to resolve it)
How to create 3D text effects with Project Neo and Adobe Firefly
Today, we’ll explore Adobe’s new web-based design tool, Project Neo. It’s currently in beta and accessible to the public on the Adobe website. Project Neo allows users to easily create and edit volumetric designs, drawings, text, and shapes with simple turns and tweaks to create unique 3D artwork. This tool can be handy for creating… Continue reading How to create 3D text effects with Project Neo and Adobe Firefly
How to use Firefly with InDesign
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Adobe Firefly. I’ll show you how to set up your document and give you some tips on describing the image you want so you can get the best results. We’ll also dive into some ways to change the style and add reference images for more accurate… Continue reading How to use Firefly with InDesign
How to use the Adjustment Brush tool in Photoshop
Today let’s learn about Photoshop’s Adjustment Brush tool! The Adjustment Brush is ideal for quicker edits and Photoshop adjustments like changing the color of objects or adjusting specific areas to be brighter or darker. Let’s take a closer look at how it works! 1. How to use the Adjustment Brush tool in Photoshop Step 1… Continue reading How to use the Adjustment Brush tool in Photoshop
How to use the Adjustment Brush tool in Photoshop
Today let’s learn about Photoshop’s Adjustment Brush tool! The Adjustment Brush is ideal for quicker edits and Photoshop adjustments like changing the color of objects or adjusting specific areas to be brighter or darker. Let’s take a closer look at how it works! 1. How to use the Adjustment Brush tool in Photoshop Step 1… Continue reading How to use the Adjustment Brush tool in Photoshop
How to use the Remove Tool in Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at how to use the Remove Tool in Photoshop. Quickly remove unwanted objects, distracting details, and even people with just a couple of clicks. Let’s take a look! Step 1 The Photoshop Remove Tool is found in the left-hand toolbar, grouped in with the Spot… Continue reading How to use the Remove Tool in Photoshop
How to draw Moo Deng in Illustrator
Who is Moo Deng, you ask? Only the internet’s cutest baby hippo! And where is Moo Deng from? According to Wikipedia, Moo Deng is a baby pygmy hippopotamus born on July 10, 2024, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand. Her name, meaning “bouncy pork” in Thai, was selected through a public poll. Moo… Continue reading How to draw Moo Deng in Illustrator
How to use Photoshop brushes to create negative space
In this tutorial, let’s take a look at how to create negative space in design by recreating a promotional poster from TV show The Last of Us. What you’ll need What is negative space? So what is negative space? Negative space, also called white space, is an empty area or shape around the main subject… Continue reading How to use Photoshop brushes to create negative space
Adobe InDesign 2025 updates | Adobe MAX 2024
Adobe MAX is here, and we have some new and exciting InDesign features that I can’t wait to tell you about. We even have a few enhancements to existing features that will increase your productivity and streamline your design process even more. Looking for graphic and web design content? Visit the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel,… Continue reading Adobe InDesign 2025 updates | Adobe MAX 2024
Adobe Illustrator 2025 Updates | Adobe MAX 2024
Adobe MAX 2024 has brought some exciting new tools and upgrades to Adobe Illustrator, enhancing both creativity and productivity. Ready to try them out? Make sure your app is updated to the latest version through Adobe Creative Cloud, and you’ll be all set. Once you’re ready, scroll down to see our breakdown of the top… Continue reading Adobe Illustrator 2025 Updates | Adobe MAX 2024
How to create a reeded glass photo effect in Photoshop
Glassmorphism is a term from graphic design, referring mainly to user interface elements that look like frosted glass—not simply covering the elements beneath them, but distorting them slightly for a unique, soft effect. But you can also glass-morph photos, using a variety of transparent effects borrowed from the real world. Take reeded glass, for example—it’s… Continue reading How to create a reeded glass photo effect in Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop 2025 Updates | Envato Tuts+
Adobe Max 2024 just ended, and Photoshop has some key new features. Making Photoshop more user-friendly and intuitive still seems to be at the top of Adobe’s priority list for Photoshop. Let’s take a closer look at some of the bigger updates for Photoshop from Adobe Max 2024! Follow along with this over on our… Continue reading Adobe Photoshop 2025 Updates | Envato Tuts+
How motion capture and 3D is transforming film and TV
Motion capture (or mo-cap) has become a game-changer in the world of film and TV, turning the impossible into reality. This technology records every motion and expression to create performances that feel real, even when the characters aren’t. Famous examples of this include Gollum from The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Davy Jones from Pirates… Continue reading How motion capture and 3D is transforming film and TV
What’s a special character? | Envato Tuts+
You use special characters all the time. You know the names of some of them, and others you just call “that thing.” Special characters are those symbols and punctuation marks that fall outside of the alphabet. Special characters serve a purpose—think of em-dash, en-dash, comma, ampersand, umlaut, percent, etc. Special characters don’t usually have a… Continue reading What’s a special character? | Envato Tuts+
How to create a holographic sticker text effect
What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, you will learn how to add effects to text and how to make holographic stickers in Adobe Illustrator. If you don’t have the time to learn how to make holographic stickers, then Envato is the solution. This subscription-based marketplace has over 2,000 Illustrator add-ons you can download without… Continue reading How to create a holographic sticker text effect
Making the most of the visible grid web design trend
Web design is always changing—trends come and go, but one that’s emerged in recent years is the visible grid layout. This design style takes what was once an invisible structure (the grid) and turns it into a prominent visual feature. It helps organize content clearly and can improve user experience, too. Grids are no longer… Continue reading Making the most of the visible grid web design trend
How to create a witch Halloween illustration
In this Halloween tutorial, you’ll explore the process of creating a witch illustration in Adobe Illustrator. You’ll learn how to craft vintage-style spooky designs, work with anchor points, and use the Reflection Tool. Additionally, you’ll discover how to use Warp Effects, basic shapes, and the Pathfinder panel to shape your perfect Halloween vector illustration. The… Continue reading How to create a witch Halloween illustration
What is a costume designer in film?
It might seem obvious but let’s cover the basics anyway. A costume designer creates the costumes worn by actors in film, TV, or in a theatre production. The role involves more than just choosing the clothes; costume designers work with directors, production designers, and actors to make sure that the costumes fit well with the… Continue reading What is a costume designer in film?
Create a breakout game with HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript
We’ll begin by creating the game area using the HTML canvas element. The <canvas> element provides access to the Canvas API, which allows us to draw graphics on a webpage. In your HTML add the code below. 1 <div class=”instructions”> 2 <p> 3 Bounce the ball with the paddle. Use your mouse to move the… Continue reading Create a breakout game with HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript
Cinematic realism and its techniques
What is realism in cinema? Cinematic realism aims to show life as authentically as possible, with a focus on being believable and accurate and generally avoiding overly stylised or dramatic scenes. There’s a focus on the everyday, which puts it in contrast with the escapist nature of other popular films where we expect to be… Continue reading Cinematic realism and its techniques
How to create a rubber stamp effect in Affinity Photo
Today, we will be learning how to create a rubber stamp texture and design in Affinity Photo. In this tutorial, we will use simple shapes and blending tools to create an authentic-looking stamped texture that is completely customizable. Let’s get started! What you’ll learn in this Affinity Photo tutorial What you’ll need Find more on… Continue reading How to create a rubber stamp effect in Affinity Photo