25 Outstanding Matte Painting Tutorials

Published November 9th, 2011 in Design - 8 Comments

Last week we published a post that showcased beautiful examples of matte paintings for your design inspiration. This week we’d like to follow that up by showcasing some of the best tutorials that will show you more about the process of creating matte paintings so you can try it for yourself. Here you’ll find links to 25 tutorials from various sources. Some of them are laid out step-by-step and others are case studies or more general overviews of the matte painting process.

Basic Principles of Digital Matte Painting

25 Amazing Photoshop Text Effects Tutorials

Published October 25th, 2011 in Design, Photoshop Tutorials - 9 Comments

Photoshop users often want to create unique and interesting text effects to take their work to the next level. Photoshop has plenty of potential here, and fortunately there are a lot of great tutorials out there that lead you step-by-step through the process of creating amazing text effects.

In this post you’ll find links to 25 of the best Photoshop text effect tutorials online. You may also be interested in 50 Essential Photoshop Text Effect Tutorials.

Create a Chrome 4×4 Vehicle Emblem

35 Photoshop Tutorials for Website Layouts

Published October 11th, 2011 in Design - 6 Comments

Most web designers use to create the visual design before moving on to coding the website. There is an excellent selection of tutorials available that show the process of designing sites/pages in Photoshop, and if you are looking to learn more or improve your skills in this area, these tutorials can be very helpful. In this post we’ll link to 35 quality tutorials for creating layouts in Photoshop.

You may also be interested in this post from our archives: 35 Tutorials for Creating Website Layouts in Photoshop.

Design a Textured Outdoors Website in Photoshop

30 Free Serif Fonts to Download

Published October 6th, 2011 in Design - 11 Comments

Having an arsenal of quality fonts is essential for web and graphic designers. In this post we’ll feature 30 serif fonts that are free to download. Browse through the fonts that are featured and when you see something that you would like to use, click on the links to be led to the source where the font can be downloaded. As always when you are using freebies, be sure to check the terms and conditions to verify on what types of projects it can be used.

Droid Serif

Free Set of Web Designer’s Icons

Published October 5th, 2011 in Design - 9 Comments

Our friends at IconShock and WordPressThemeShock have designed a beautiful set of 10 icons especially for our blog readers. The icons can be download for free from Vandelay Premier. Please visit this page and use the promo code “iconshock” to get the icons for free. Each icon comes in PNG format, plus the original source Illustrator files are included.

35 Quality Brochure Templates

Published September 27th, 2011 in Design - 16 Comments

A well-designed and effective brochure can be an excellent marketing tool for any business. If you’re in need of a brochure for yourself or for a client you may be able to find a high-quality template that will meet your needs or at least serve as a starting point that you can customize. In this post we’ll showcase 35 premium brochure templates that can be purchased very inexpensively.

Ultimate Creative Studio Trifold Brochure ($5)

33 Photoshop Photo Editing Tutorials

Published September 20th, 2011 in Design - 11 Comments

Photoshop makes it possible to edit your photos in countless ways. With endless possibilities the challenge is knowing how to use the photo editing tools effectively. In this post we’ll feature 33 tutorials that teach different photo editing techniques and tricks. You’re sure to find at least a few that can be put to good use in your own work, whether it be on your photos or on those of your clients.

Master a Professional Photo Retouching Workflow

30 Poster Design Tutorials for Photoshop

Published September 14th, 2011 in Design - 17 Comments

Photoshop allows designers to create amazing posters that can be used for a variety or purposes like movie promos, product promos, event promos, as well as just for fun and practice. There are a lot of quality tutorials out there that teach the process of designing a poster in Photoshop. In this post we’ll feature 30 poster tutorials from a variety of different designers. In this collection you should find at least a few tutorials that teach something that could be helpful in your own work.

Create a Vibrant Space-Themed Poster in Photoshop

19 Resources for Getting Design Feedback

Published September 7th, 2011 in Design, Tools - 11 Comments

Designers have a constant need for feedback, whether it be from clients, users, or team members. Gathering and organizing feedback can become quite cumbersome without an organized approach. Fortunately, there are plenty of apps and resources available to help with this issue, and we’ll look at many of them in this post.

As you look at the resources covered in this post you’ll see a great deal of variety. Some are intended to assist with feedback from clients, while others may be intended for team members or users. Some focus on simplicity and ease of use while others have extensive feature lists. Find one that works well for your needs and you’ll find that you have a much more efficient process for managing feedback.

The Best Resources for Getting Design Feedback

ProofHQ
ProofHQ is a full-featured web app for managing feedback and collaboration. You can upload and manage over 50 types of files that can be commented on and marked up by reviewers. You can manage multi-page files, easily share your proofs with anyone, manage contacts and groups, and more. Prices start at $17 per month with a 14-day free trial available.

30 Gadget Design Tutorials for Photoshop

Published August 31st, 2011 in Design, Photoshop Tutorials - 7 Comments

Gadgets like smartphones, mp3 players, and tablets have become a part of our everyday lives, and they are often incorporated into designs. There are a lot of quality tutorials available that will show you step-by-step how to design a great-looking gadget. In this post we’ll showcase 30 of the best gadget design tutorials from various sources. They’ll have you designing stunning gadgets to use in your own work.

Create a Photo Realistic iPhone in Photoshop