Work Smart blog is a collection of our favourite tips, tricks & techniques for unlocking the full potential of Adobe's creative tools and creating exciting work easier & faster
Online Public Domain Image Archives
Whether you want to use vintage graphics as a reference, re-appropriate them in collages, patterns or designs, or even simply print them out and use as wall art to decorate your space — there are plenty resources to explore! In this post, I’ll share my top favourite online archives of public domain images, their pros and cons, and tips for getting the most out of them.
Creative Commons Licences & Using Sourced Material
Working with copyright and Creative Commons licences might seem like a nebulous and scary process for designers and illustrators! But it does not have to be, and in this short guide, I will cover the basics behind creative commons licences, how you can use the material available under these licences and how you can distribute your own work under these licences.
Grainy Geometric Glitch Effect in Adobe Photoshop
Learn a super simple experimental technique for creating exciting noisy and pixelated artworks with a bit of retro geometric aesthetic, which make perfect abstract artworks, poster backgrounds or elements for graphic design projects!
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Organic Abstract Gradient Artworks in Adobe Photoshop
Learn a fun & simple experimental technique for creating eye-catching organic abstract gradient artworks in Adobe Photoshop: create unique wall art prints, digital wallpapers, backgrounds for social media graphics or presentations, or graphic elements for branding or packaging projects!
Making Non-Destructive Image Adjustments in Adobe Photoshop
Learn two ways of applying non-destructive image adjustments, the benefits of each workflow and special tips & tricks which will enable you to work smarter and have more control over the adjustments you are making.
Using Gradient Maps to Recolour Images in Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Essentials: Learn how to apply, work with and modify Gradient Maps to unlock endless possibilities for image recoloring.
Making Tonal Adjustments Using Curves in Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to make simple, but impactful tonal adjustments to your images using Curves in Adobe Photoshop and enhance the look of photographs, graphics, artworks or illustrations.