For designers, the start of a new year sees us setting fresh goals and pledging to experiment with a new piece of software, master a tool or technique, brush up on creative theories and knowledge, and look to land new clients.
But have you kept your promises a few months into the new year? To help you to up your design game, we're lending you a helping hand with this roundup of the best design skills, theories, and practical tips to ensure that you become a better designer in 2019.
All of our guides and tutorials have been broken down into easy to navigate sections, so whether you want to improve your software skills, master a new design theory, or even start that side project you've been sitting on for ages, you'll find something here to help you on your way.
Software skills.
01. 70 amazing Adobe Illustrator tutorials
Since its release, Illustrator CC has become the go-to tool for plenty of designers. Learn how to make the most of this premier graphics design tool with these tutorials – covering the basics, tools and features, text effects, illustration techniques, logo and icon design, advanced techniques and more.
02. 60 top Photoshop tutorials
Photoshop CC continues to be the design software of choice for millions of designers. We've rounded up the best Photoshop tutorials for everyone from beginners to expert users – covering tools, techniques and effects – so you're bound to learn something new!
03. 17 Cinema 4D tutorials to up your 3D skills
Cinema 4D is one of the most popular 3D animation, modelling and rendering platforms. Master the basics of modelling and animating simple characters with the software and work your way up to advanced animation techniques with these Cinema 4D tutorials.
04. 50 amazing After Effects tutorials
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Adobe's Creative Cloud 3D motion graphics and animation software, After Effects, is a popular way to bring your work to life. These tutorials will show you how to get started with After Effects and work your way up to creating special effects.
05. 17 really useful responsive web design tutorials
It's easier than ever to implement responsive web design thanks to a wealth of useful tools. We've rounded up 17 of the best, to help you make your website look amazing on any device.
06. How to make an app
Have you always wanted to make an app but not known where to start? It's an increasingly vital skill, so make sure you crack app-making for iPhone, iPad, Android and desktop with the help of this tutorial.
07. 40 brilliant WordPress tutorials
WordPress is one of the world's most popular publishing platforms when it comes to creating a design portfolio. Learn how to use WordPress and make your work stand out with these straightforward tutorials.
08. How to manage colours in Photoshop
Colour management is a huge topic that all designers need to be aware of. This article gives you an overview of colour management, along with practical advice for managing colours in Photoshop.
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