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Graphics / 23 May 2022

Brutalism: A New Trend in Web Design

Some designs aren’t polished and clean. They are rough, jarring and ragged. Yet they still work and communicate effectively. This class of websites makes up the raw trend called brutalism.

While it is somewhat new to web concepts, it’s been around for decades as a popular technique for posters and art in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Today’s brutalism is starkly different from what you are used to seeing … and that’s why it’s likely to catch your attention. Let’s take a look at what it is (and I’ll share why I’m already over it!)

Instagram Templates / 16 May 2022

30+ Unique Instagram Layout Ideas & Concepts

One of the latest trends on Instagram is using the account feed to create unique designs to make each channel more memorable and attractive. While browsing Instagram, we came across many different styles of feed and post layouts featuring puzzles and grid designs.

This trend is a great way to make your profiles and Instagram pages stand out from the crowd. And offer a unique experience for the followers to browse your posts as well as to grab their attention. If you’re thinking about creating a unique Instagram layout for your own account, we have a few creative ideas for you.

In this post, we share a few Instagram layout ideas and themes for all kinds of Instagram account feeds and posts. The best part is the examples we feature are templates you can download and use to create similar layouts without an effort. See for yourself.

After Effects Templates / 11 May 2022

20+ Instagram Video Templates for After Effects (Stories + More)

Videos are the most effective way to promote products and businesses on Instagram. They not only drive more engagement but also allows you to stand out in user feeds.

According to recent stats, 62.7% of posts on Instagram business accounts are photos and only 16.3% are videos. Needless to say, you’ll have a much higher advantage over your competition if you make video content to promote your brand.

Making Instagram videos is also not that difficult. With the help of After Effects Instagram templates, you can easily make amazing-looking videos without effort.

This collection includes some of the best After Effects templates you can use to create Instagram videos and stories. All you need is a subscription to After Effects and you can edit these templates all by yourself. Have a look.

Premiere Pro Templates / 3 May 2022

20+ Transition Presets, Effects and Templates for Premiere Pro

Transitions are everything when it comes to creating a perfect flow in your videos. Needless to say, finding the right transition presets and effects are more important than anything else.

All of the best video editors out there know how to use the right transitions for different types of videos they make. Because usually, you can’t use the same transitions you use for a travel vlog to edit a wedding video.

That’s why you always need to have a big enough collection of transition presets at all times. You’ll never know what kind of video project will come across next and you must be ready for any type of challenge.

Final Cut Pro Templates / 21 Apr 2022

20+ Transition Packs + Cool Transition Effects for Final Cut Pro

Today we’re bringing you a collection of some of the coolest and most creative transitions effects for Final Cut Pro.

As a content creator and video editor, you can never have enough transition effects. Because usually, you tend to use different styles of transition effects for each video to make them look original and creative.

We found some trendy Final Cut Pro transition effects for this collection. You’ll find transition animations suitable for all kinds of videos from YouTube vlogs to wedding videos, business slideshows, social media promos, and more.

You can download all these transitions and templates for a single price when you subscribe to Envato Elements. Of course, we included a few free templates for your personal projects as well.

Photoshop Brushes / 17 Apr 2022

35+ Best Photoshop Watercolor Brushes (Free & Premium)

Watercolor design is a popular trend, not just used in digital backgrounds, but also in greeting card and wedding invitation designs. In this post, we’re sharing the best Photoshop watercolor brushes for creating your own unique watercolor designs.

If you’ve been looking for a way to make designs look more vibrant with colors, using a watercolor-themed design is the best way to get that job done. Of course, you can’t create an authentic watercolor effect with just any Photoshop brush. You need brushes that have been handcrafted with watercolor strokes and swashes.

We’ve found a collection of watercolor-themed Photoshop brushes created by professionals, most of which include brushes based on real paintbrush strokes. Feel free to download and experiment!

Poster Design / 11 Apr 2022

10 Tips for Perfect Poster Design

Almost everyone has designed a poster or flier at some point. Whether it was for self-promotion or a client, posters can be a fun way to present a message and do some interesting things with design.

Poster design starts with a common canvas. Common poster sizes are 8.5 by 11-inch letter (or A4), 11 by 17 inches and 22 by 34 inches. Large format poster sizes are commonly 24 inches by 36 inches. Posters can be designed vertically or horizontally, but are most commonly designed with a vertical orientation. Today we’re taking a look at ten useful tips for improving your next poster design!

Without further ado, let’s dive into the poster design tips!

Note: All of the poster designs featured here are pre-made templates from Envato Elements. You can download and use them to create your own poster or flyer designs.

Google Slides Themes / 5 Apr 2022

20+ Google Slides Timeline Templates

When it comes to presenting your ideas effectively, the key element at the core of all successful presentations is twofold: organization and aesthetics. The ability to organize your ideas, and present them in a pleasing manner, is a skill in itself.

Yet one important factor that is often not considered is just how powerful a well-made Google Slides template can be for this struggle. When it comes to gaining an incredible edge both in business, and your own creative pursuits, timeline presentations are the ideal choice. These PPTs clarify what the project will accomplish as well as set goals and priorities for all the stakeholders involved.

It’s for this reason that we’ve collected a selection of Google Slides timeline templates, both from premium and free sources, for you to take advantage of.

Read on to see our selection of some of the best Google Slides timeline templates!

Logo Templates / 3 Apr 2022

40+ Best 3D Logo Mockup Templates

Choosing the right mockup template to showcase your logo design is a key way to impress your client. Choosing a logo template with depth, texture, and realism can really help set your design apart.

Clients want to see how your logo design will look on a finished product. Whether you’re working on a logo design for a coffee shop, corporate business, or for product packaging, you should try to find a suitable logo mockup to make your design concept more realistic.

We’ve handpicked some of the best logo mockups with realistic 3D designs for giving your presentation an extra special look.

If you’re in the middle of a logo design project, don’t forget to check out our in-depth guide on how to design a logo!

How to Design a Logo / 1 Apr 2022

10 Tips for Designing Logos That Don’t Suck

So you’re designing a logo. It sounds like an easy enough task, right? Draw a circle, type in the company name and you’re done (I’ve literally heard a designer suggest that very process). Unfortunately, if you’re really worth the money the client is paying you, there’s a lot more to it than that.

There are a million people in the logo design industry today dishing out crappy logos in bulk for crowdsourcing sites. How do you as a serious professional stand out from the crowd and produce quality logos that don’t suck? Read on to find out.

Are you in the middle of a logo design project? Don’t forget to check out our in-depth guide on how to design a logo!

Mockup Templates / 1 Apr 2022

25+ Best Facebook Cover & Post Mockups

If you’re a social media manager or a small business owner looking to supercharge your Facebook content strategy, then you’ve come to the right place.

Developing high-quality content for Facebook can be tough when you’re managing everything by yourself. It’s easy for big corporations with big budgets to design unique and beautiful content to grow their Facebook pages, but how can you afford the time to craft each post?

You don’t need to spend hours creating awesome content for your Facebook page. Try these Facebook mockup templates and you’ll be able to easily create a proper content strategy for your Facebook promotions without even having to hire a graphic designer.

Instagram Templates / 30 Mar 2022

35+ Best Instagram Story Highlight Icons (Free + Pro)

Stories are the most popular feature of Instagram. Everyone uses them to express themselves. Instagram even lets you select and highlight some of your best stories on your profile page.

You may have noticed that some Instagram profiles have unique icons for Instagram story highlights. How do they do this?

Well, many Instagram bloggers are now using Instagram highlight icons to make their story highlights more attractive and fit their branding. It’s also a great way to stand out from the crowd. And, of course, to arouse curiosity in people to get more clicks for your Instagram Stories.

Changing the design of your Instagram highlights is very easy. All you have to do is go to your Instagram profile and click on Edit Highlight. Then select Edit Cover and choose an icon from your gallery to replace the default highlight cover image.

Let’s not forget, you should have matching icons with creative designs to create these highlight cover images. You can get started by checking out our handpicked Instagram highlight icons collection below.