Abstract watercolors are useful when you need a background that really draws interest from the viewer. No two are exactly alike and all of them are fascinating to behold.
Today we’ve rounded up a great collection of abstract watercolor textures and texture packs for you to use in your designs. Collectively you’ll be able to grab over 60 awesome textures from this post!
On a technical level, the term “bokeh” refers to the aesthetic quality of the blur in a photograph. Photos and even lenses are often judged by this factor and points of light in the distance are one of the most commonly seen tests and experiments in this area.
The images that result from these experimentations are quite beautiful and have really captured the attention of designers in recent years. Today we’ve rounded up thirty of our favorite free bokeh textures for you to use in your designs. Enjoy!
You can simply never have too many grungy paper backgrounds at your disposal. Unfortunately, many roundups shoot for quantity over quality in this area so it can be difficult to track down real, usable resources. We sifted through tons of paper textures to bring you ten of the best we could find.
All textures are sourced from Flickr Creative Commons and Lost and Taken. They’re all very large and ready to use. About half require simple attribution in the form of a link while the rest are usable with no restrictions. Enjoy!
Ever wondered how some web designers come up with such great background textures? It’s actually way easier than you might think. It only takes a few minutes and a single Photoshop filter that you’ve probably never used.
Intrigued? Read on to see the step by step instructions for creating tileable textures out of almost any image.
A few good textures can take a boring design and turn into something stunning. As a designer, you should seek to build a library of all kinds of textures to complement a range of styles. Here are 50 completely free and ready to download textures to get you started.
Movie posters are more than just promotional tools—they’re visual snapshots of a story.
A single image, layout, or typeface can capture the tone of an entire film. Whether you’re designing for an actual movie, a short film project, or even a themed movie night, a great poster can create excitement and curiosity before the audience sees a single frame.
Today’s poster styles are more varied than ever. Designers blend cinematic photography, bold type, hand-drawn elements, and even retro throwbacks to craft stand-out movie posters.
In this post, we share with you modern movie poster ideas to inspire your next design project, complete with themes, layout tips, and stylistic suggestions.
Let’s dive in.
Typewriter fonts have a way of instantly transporting us to another era, one of handwritten letters, classic journalism, and old-school storytelling.
With their imperfect lines and mechanical charm, these fonts are perfect for projects that need a nostalgic, authentic feel.
In this post, we’ve put together a collection of the best typewriter fonts that capture that classic look.
From clean, crisp styles to rugged, worn textures that mimic an old, well-used machine, these fonts offer a variety of moods to suit different creative needs. Have a look.
Icons might be one of the most important – and underrated – examples of design in your portfolio. Here’s a look at icon design with some inspiring examples.
Icon elements are shown almost everywhere, but sometimes get produced as an afterthought. That shouldn’t be the case. Great icon design can be distinctive and add finesse and flair to a project.
Let’s take a look at what’s new, and what’s hot in icon design!
Photoshop actions are quite useful when optimizing photos, applying effects, and editing graphics. For this collection, we’ve handpicked some of the best free Photoshop actions you can download and use with no price to pay!
Whether you’re a professional designer or a complete beginner, Photoshop actions can help you save a lot of time. Simply put, Photoshop actions pack hours worth of design work into a single-click so that you can achieve professional-level effects without an effort.
In this post, we’re featuring several different types of free Photoshop actions. You’ll find them categorized into different effects and styles below. Have a look and start downloading.
Looking to add a splash of energy, color, and vintage flair to your creative projects? Pop art is the perfect style to make your designs pop!
With its bold lines, comic-inspired elements, and vibrant color palettes, pop art effects bring a playful, eye-catching aesthetic that instantly grabs attention and adds personality to everything from posters and social media graphics to branding and artwork.
In this post, we’ve rounded up a fun and dynamic collection of cool pop art effects, templates, and fonts to help you channel the iconic look of this art movement.
From Photoshop actions that apply instant halftone effects to templates and typefaces bursting with character, everything in this collection is designed to capture the bold, rebellious spirit of pop art.
Over the past few years, stock media has gone through a quiet but major transformation.
While designers, marketers, and content creators used to buy stock assets one at a time, today many are turning to unlimited subscription models.
These libraries offer all-you-can-download plans for everything from photos and illustrations to templates, fonts, videos, and more.
The question many creatives are asking is: Are unlimited stock subscriptions really worth it?
In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of these platforms, how licensing works, and whether they live up to the hype.
Dark mode has taken over digital design, from smartphone interfaces to desktop applications, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic.
Now, it’s making its way into presentations, with more designers opting for dark backgrounds and light text instead of the traditional white slides.
But is this just a trend, or is there a practical advantage to using dark mode in presentations?
In this post, we explore the rise of dark mode presentations, their impact on readability and engagement, and when they work best—or when they might not be the ideal choice.