In Part 2 of this Symbol series, we examine the tools that change the appearance of symbol instances and how to map symbols onto 3D objects. full story >>

Now that we’ve explored creating complex shapes in Part 1, we now examine unique ways to manipulate those shapes using the Pathfinder Tool. full story >>

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When you have a piece of artwork which you may need to use multiple times, shave minutes off your design workflow by turning it into a symbol and utilize the power of the symbolism tools in Illustrator. Symbolism tools allow you to manipulate copies of your artwork in different ways so you can use them to your advantage. full story >>

The Pathfinder tools can aid you immensely in your daily design work by quickly creating new, complex shapes from already existing shapes. This guide will help you become acquainted with the Pathfinder functions and better your skills as a designer. full story >>

Shutterstock is pleased to announce a pair of recent enhancements that should help you find the images you need even faster. full story >>

Part 2 of this tutorial focuses on newer features for organizing your colors that are available with versions CS3 and higher. full story >>

Tips to help keep your creative spirit well-fed and full of energy. full story >>

This article will help you find the images you need quickly and efficiently. full story >>

We continually strive to improve your experience with Shutterstock and are happy to announce the following news and enhancements. full story >>

Improving your color workflow can cut down on tedious tasks, and leave you more time to explore the latest color trends. This tutorial will help you review (or discover) the fundamentals of an efficient color workflow in Adobe Illustrator. full story >>

One thing we all dream about having is porcelain smooth skin. That is, for the models on our design layouts! Here is a great technique for giving any model that “movie star skin” makeover that doesn’t require hours with the clone stamp and healing brush. full story >>

Now that we’ve examined some simple tasks using the Blend Tool, let’s take a look at some other nifty tricks. Trick 1: Shading Shading an object is a matter of creating... full story >>

Imagine you have 100 photos to resize and save for a newsletter but only 30 minutes to do it. One quick and easy solution for such a task would be to... full story >>

Introducing Graphic Design Tips & Tricks Archive A New Information Resource Looking for information to improve your design skills and work smarter? Now there’s a place where you can find just... full story >>