Design Cuts Courses

How to Add Light to Your Illustration in Photoshop with Godwin Akpan

Learn to enhance illustrations with light in Photoshop. Master techniques like cast shadows, field light, bounce light, ambient occlusion, and specular lighting to bring your artwork to life.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Make a Cyberpunk Scene in Photoshop with Colin Smith

Learn to create a stunning cyberpunk scene in Photoshop with expert Colin Smith. Master techniques for backgrounds, neon effects, lighting, and atmosphere in this comprehensive tutorial.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Speed Up Your Workflow in Illustrator With Lisa Glanz

Illustrator expert Lisa Glanz shares time-saving techniques, including shortcuts, workspace optimization, toolbar customization, and efficient use of layers, actions, image trace, and clipping masks.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Create a Book Layout in InDesign

Learn to create professional book layouts in InDesign with expert guidance. Master document setup, grids, styles, and content placement for polished, print-ready designs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Create a 4 Way Mandala in Photoshop With Leslie Nicole

Learn to create a captivating 4-way mandala design in Photoshop. This tutorial covers image selection, canvas preparation, pattern creation, and mandala assembly, offering a unique blend of creativity and therapeutic design.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Transitioning from Graphic Designer to Business Owner with Matt Slightam

Discover the step-by-step journey from graphic designer to successful business owner, covering essential skills, strategies, and insights for building and managing a thriving creative enterprise.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding and Managing Fonts with Kim Klassen

Discover efficient font management techniques, from organizing collections to accessing favorites, enhancing your design workflow with expert insights on selection, import, and cleanup strategies.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

File and Software Compatibility Explained with Leslie Nicole

Comprehensive guide to file formats and software compatibility in graphic design, covering major extensions, compression types, and limitations across various design applications.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Enhance Your Packaging Strategy With Lisa Jacobs

Learn to enhance packaging strategies using pre-made graphics and illustrations. Discover the art and science of effective packaging design to enrich product designs and add strategic value.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Everything You Need to Create a Brand Identity with Melinda Livsey

Learn to create impactful brand identities with expert Melinda Livsey. Discover fundamental concepts, visual language techniques, and practical tips to elevate your design skills beyond pixel pushing.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fundamentals of Brush Lettering in Procreate with Peggy Dean

Learn brush lettering fundamentals in Procreate with artist Peggy Dean. Master strokes, formations, and techniques to create beautiful lettering compositions and enhance your digital art skills.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Take Your Photoshop Compositing Skills to the Next Level with Jesús Ramirez

Enhance Photoshop compositing skills with expert Jesús Ramirez. Learn to combine stock images realistically, master advanced techniques, and create stunning visual scenes in this comprehensive tutorial.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Introduction to Resolution and Color Modes With Leslie Nicole

Explore image resolution and color modes with Leslie Nicole, covering DPI vs PPI, file types, and color profiles for effective graphic design fundamentals.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Ethical Guide to Creating a Brand Identity with James Martin

Learn ethical brand identity creation from expert James Martin. Discover his design process, style, and tips for crafting impactful logos and visuals for ethically-minded companies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Master Guide to Lettering Compositions in Procreate with Stefan Kunz

Learn three easy techniques for creating stunning lettering compositions in Procreate with expert Stefan Kunz, including using the Letter Builder tool and combining different styles.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video