Luke O'Neill

Luke is a creative director, visual designer and digital artist, who works at THG Studios in Manchester as creative director of beauty. He previously worked for Future Publishing, where he was art editor of leading magazines such as Guitarist, T3 and Computer Arts. 

Articles by: Luke O'Neill

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How to curate a creative portfolio

By Luke O'Neill published

We dish out essential advice on curating a creative portfolio.

How to make quick selections in Photoshop

By Luke O'Neill published

Master simple cut outs and masking in Photoshop.

How to create repeat patterns in Illustrator

By Luke O'Neill published

Adobe Five simple ways to design repeating patterns.

Maximise your shape building in Illustrator

By Luke O'Neill published

Design Essential shape-building tips using the pathfinder tools.

How to create reflective typography in InDesign

By Luke O'Neill published

Discover how to quickly create reflective type with this handy how to.

10 tips for a killer design portfolio

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Portfolios Top tips for creating a winning design portfolio.

How to design a promo for an imaginary brand

By Luke O'Neill published

Discover how to create striking promotional design for an imaginary brand.

CreativeSync: 10 ways it can enhance your agency

By Luke O'Neill published

Adobe With CreativeSync Adobe has taken the legwork out of multi-platform collaboration.

How to use stock photography creatively within your design work

By Luke O'Neill published

We demonstrate how stock imagery can add the vital ingredient to help you create stunning designs.

Get creative with portraits and Face-Aware Liquify

By Luke O'Neill published

Photoshop Use Photoshop's powerful face recognition tool to exaggerate facial expressions.

How to use Photoshop’s ‘Match Font’ feature

By Luke O'Neill published

Photoshop Art editor Luke O’Neill runs through how to use the new Match Font feature in Photoshop.

How to create an animated web banner in Photoshop

By Luke O'Neill published

We demonstrate how to quickly create an animated web banner.

How to design a striking magazine cover

By Luke O'Neill published

5 key factors to consider when designing a newsstand magazine cover.

Easy ways to add texture to vector graphics in Photoshop

By Luke O'Neill published

Add a distressed and textured look to your vector graphics with these tips

How to create glossy graphics in Adobe InDesign

By Luke O'Neill published

A quick tutorial demonstrating how to create glossy looking graphics using InDesign or Illustrator.

How to use vector graphics with imagery to create striking artwork and backgrounds

By Luke O'Neill published

We demonstrate how to quickly create striking graphic backgrounds that will bring your designs to life!

How to design an event poster using stock photography

By Luke O'Neill published

Design We run through the basics of how to create a striking event poster.

Master the perspective grid tool in Adobe Illustrator

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Adobe Discover how to add an extra dimension to your vector work using the perspective tool.