Latest articles by Matt Smith
How to use Adobe Illustrator's Retype tool to find the perfect typeface for your project
A step-by-step guide to nailing your typography every time.
How to use Adobe Illustrator's mockup tool – the only AI add on I use as a pro
Place an element in situ quickly and easily.
How to use Adobe Illustrator's Generative Recolor tool: All you need to know
Save time with colour palettes with this guide.
How to use Adobe Illustrator's Text-to-Vector tool: A step-by-step guide
If you're a pro, this is perfect for ideation or concept designs, or for design hobbyists.
How to use the Select Subject tool in Photoshop
Save time with 1-click masking.
How to use Photoshop's Generative Fill tool to add or remove unwanted objects
Follow these steps.
How to add fonts in Photoshop
Learn how to install fonts into Photoshop on a Mac, Windows PC or iPad.
How to use Photoshop's Generative Expand tool
Follow these steps to expand your images and save a bundle of time.
What is typographical contrast?
Learn how to make contrast and influence people with a look at Carl Dair's 7 rules for typographical contrast.
The history of the sans serif
How the sans serif rose from obscurity to become the go-to font of the 21st century digital age.
How to make a logo in Photoshop
Discover how to create a logo in Photoshop with this step-by-step guide.
4 tools for getting started with Lottie animation
Lottie is about to become the standard for web animation, so check out the best plugins and apps to add animations to your designs
Linearity Move review: a good starting point for animation newbies
If you want to create basic animations quickly and on a budget, Linearity Move might be the app for you. We test the latest version and see how it stacks against other apps.
44 of the best iPad shortcuts and gestures
The iPad shortcuts you need to know to get more from your Apple tablet and iPad OS.
Adobe Illustrator 2024 review: new AI tools are a workflow boon but still a work in progress
From imagination to canvas – how do Illustrator's new AI features hold up?
72 essential Photoshop shortcuts
These Photoshop shortcuts will speed up your workflow.
Adobe XD 2021 review
Adobe's first app for UI design is catching up to the competition fast
Adobe After Effects CC 2021 review
After Effects 2021 continues to prove a powerful and popular video tool for designers.
How to Photoshop someone into a picture
Make friends the easy way, by adding them in Photoshop.
Google Slides: How to design a document
Learn how to set up, edit and share a document in Google Slides.
