The year is winding down. Mariah Carey is playing on loop. What better time to take a look back at our holiday content? We went a little hard on holiday content this year. That’s in part because we saw that you were searching for it—and we’re big believers in giving the people what they want—and… Continue reading Shutterstock’s Holiday Freebies and Seasonal Design Articles Roundup
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The 5 Best Sites to Boost Your Graphic Design Skills
New year, new skills. If you’re resolving to become a better designer—or dipping your toes into graphic design—here are some resources. What’s your resolution for the new year? While 2022 trends indicate that many people will be focusing on improving their mental health or going plant-based, the concept of self-improvement in the new year can… Continue reading The 5 Best Sites to Boost Your Graphic Design Skills
FREE Winter Landscape Backgrounds – Download Now
Embrace the tranquility of winter in your next design with these calming cold-weather backgrounds. Download these beauties now. Snow-covered mountains, still skies, frozen lakes. Winter is here! And, don’t get us wrong, sub-zero temperatures are harsh. But, the season can also be quite peaceful. Check out these FREE winter landscape backgrounds and incorporate seasonal serenity… Continue reading FREE Winter Landscape Backgrounds – Download Now
Game Aesthetics Have Taken the Design World by Storm
Hacker culture, dystopian landscapes, and Squid Game-inspired surrealism are having a huge impact on creativity. With Squid Game being Netflix’s most-streamed show ever released and a host of game-inspired projects coming to our screens in 2022, it’s clear that gaming has captured the imagination of the public and crossed into the mainstream. Here, we analyze… Continue reading Game Aesthetics Have Taken the Design World by Storm
Data-Backed Ways to Add Orange to Your Next Campaign
Orange is bursting with energy. It grabs your attention. But, what’s the most effective way to use it in your next ad campaign? Orange can represent a few things: new adventure, spirituality, crisp seasonal transitions. Its neon hues can even communicate safety—think construction barrels or hunting vests. But, not all oranges perform equally in ad… Continue reading Data-Backed Ways to Add Orange to Your Next Campaign
Start the Year off Right: FREE 2022 Calendar Template
Ready to say goodbye and good riddance to 2021? Download this free, easy-to-customize calendar template, and plan for the year ahead in style. You may have a calendar on you at all times—your phone. But, you know what? A chic, printable calendar is still a smart way to showcase your favorite images of family, friends,… Continue reading Start the Year off Right: FREE 2022 Calendar Template
Share Your Colors: The Artist Who Delights in Florals
Bright and bold. Soft and delicate. Ann Zvereva’s patterns are as varied and beautiful as nature itself. Here, the artist gives an inside look at her process. Everyone has a unique story to share, and Shutterstock has the assets that allow you to share it. That’s why this holiday season, we’re inviting you to receive… Continue reading Share Your Colors: The Artist Who Delights in Florals
A Brief History of Christmas Tree Design
A celebration of the Christmas tree in all its festive glory. Get a glimpse into its intriguing background and the lore that accompanies it. Perhaps second only to Santa Claus, Christmas trees are the most indelible secular symbol of the holiday. While the elaborate—and often enormous—trees of today might imply that yuletide greenery is just… Continue reading A Brief History of Christmas Tree Design
The Most Anticipated Graphic Design Trends for 2022
Hold onto your cyber hats! Here are the trends expected to dominate graphic design in 2022. But, really, anything’s game. The design world doesn’t usually move quickly. Trends come and go, but their uptake is typically a slow burn. They build over many years, adding to or transforming the trends that went before them, rather… Continue reading The Most Anticipated Graphic Design Trends for 2022
Introducing Pacific Pink, One of 2022’s Trending Colors
We analyzed search data from around the globe to compile our annual Color Trend report, and this oceanic pink is gaining traction. The results results are in from our annual Color Trends report, and it turns out Pacific Pink—a nostalgic, vintage-inspired hue with a wistful, romantic character—is set to make waves in 2022. The dusty… Continue reading Introducing Pacific Pink, One of 2022’s Trending Colors