I recently had the opportunity to visit Singapore, a country rich in culture and an excellent destination for a short trip. The country offers numerous attractions, from exploring Little India to Chinatown, as well as notable landmarks like the infamous Marina Bay Sands and Asia’s best zoo.
During my stay, I captured memorable experiences and moments with my camera, which I have uploaded to my Flickr account.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/139917624@N04/with/53611448702/
Unsplash is a wonderful community where photographers share their photos for free. These can be downloaded and used in both commercial and personal projects.
I’ve been contributing to Unsplash since 2017 and have uploaded over 80 photos during this period. My goal is to upload a new photo each month. The photos on my profile reflect my global travels, capturing moments from Southeast Asia and Vietnam to the scenic southern coast of Spain. I’ve achieved some incredible milestones that I’m proud of:
Here are some photos from my profile that you can download and use for your projects:
Rocket Magnet, my very own digital design agency, is primarily focused on crafting and delivering top-quality design resource assets. These assets are created to assist designers in enhancing their own unique design projects. Our specialized services are diverse and we take pride in producing a wide array of different types of design resources. This includes everything from Photoshop brushes to high-resolution textures, and much more.
In the following sections of this post, I will be sharing a list of the fantastic design resources that have been created under the banner of Rocket Magnet throughout this year. All of these remarkable resources are conveniently available for purchase from the highly renowned Graphic River design marketplace.
What brings me immense satisfaction and a sense of fulfillment is the ability to create these design resources. Knowing that they are used by other adept designers in their own innovative projects is indeed very rewarding. It’s a feeling of immense pride and satisfaction, knowing that the resources I create are helping fellow designers to produce top-quality work and are contributing to the design community at large.
Creative Nerds is a digital design blog, born out of my love for design and my desire to share it with the world. The blog serves as a platform that provides design enthusiasts with a wealth of knowledge and resources. Each week, I strive to publish 2-3 blog posts, ensuring a steady stream of fresh content for our readers. The range of topics covered is broad and diverse, encompassing everything from detailed tutorials to Photoshop brushes.
This wide array of subjects ensures that there is always something new and exciting for our audience, regardless of their specific interests within the design field. Reflecting on the year 2023, I can proudly say that it has been a productive one for Creative Nerds. This post is sharing some of my personal favorite design posts published throughout 2023.
Introducing the 3 mist Photoshop brush set, a free tool to apply an authentic mist effect to your photography or artwork. Enhance your designs, save time, and enjoy the benefits of this high-quality brush set, suitable for both professionals and hobbyists.
Discover 10 free futuristic fonts that can elevate your project, whether for headlines, quotes, body text, or logo design. These fonts offer a unique touch and are versatile for various design elements.
The is another jaw dropping icon set courtesy of the great guys over a Free Pik. This includes in total 100 fairy tale icons. Hands down the best fairy tale set, and even better is available for free of charge. The set includes a range of various icons from Fairies to battle axes. The icon set comes in SVG and PNG format, so perfect for web and print.
In this tutorial we will be using illustrator to create an illustration of a “punk kid”. This tutorials is perfect for illustrator newbies, or even veteran users of illustrator. We’ll be working with the basic shapes to start, then use a variety of gradients to add depth and details to our illustration. The concept is based on the popularity of punk style and of course I’ve made a couple of sketches on the paper first. We are using illustrator for the tutorial, but the same result can be achieved in almost any vector editor.
This post explores the fascinating evolution of some of the world’s most iconic brands and the ways in which they have adapted and changed their logos over time. With a diverse range of brands featured, including Burger King and Facebook, this post offers valuable insights that you can use to refresh and evolve your own brand.
This is a great vintage sunburst background your’ll really enjoy using across your designs. The texture is 100% free to use in personal or commercial design projects. The texture is 2500px by 3000px its perfect for any type of digital design design projects. This a great addition to our huge library of free texture, which we hope you enjoy using throughout your projects as much as we enjoyed crafting it together.
We are thrilled to announce our latest collection of free eBooks which is tailored for front-end developers. After the success of our previous article, “10 free E-books for UX and design,” we decided to come back with another compilation of eBooks. This time, our focus is entirely on front-end development. Our collection includes a wide range of eBooks, which cover various topics, including the magic of CSS, JavaScript myth busters, and much more.
Introducing the ultimate back to school icon set – a comprehensive collection of school themed icons that will take your design artwork or projects to the next level! From a backpack to a pencil icon, this set has got you covered. And the best part? It’s completely free!
This Photoshop tutorial is a great resource for those who are interested in exploring new ways to enhance their portrait photos. Specifically, it provides a comprehensive and detailed guide on how to add an underwater effect, which will create an enchanting and surreal vibe to your images.
Gone are the days when comic sans was the only option available for adding comic book style text effects to your designs. With the advent of technology, there are now hundreds of free fonts that you can download for free and use in both personal and commercial projects.
In this tutorial, we’ll delve into the exciting world of Adobe Photoshop Beta 2023 and explore the innovative AI tools that it brings to the table. These new tools offer a wealth of possibilities for transforming your photos into something truly unique and special. For instance, we’ll take a closer look at the Select Subject Tool, a powerful new feature that allows you to quickly and easily select the subject of your image with just a few clicks. With this tool, you can easily cut out people, animals, and objects from their background and place them in new environments.
Our great friends over at freepik have created yet another amazing design resource exclusive to Creative Nerds’ readers. They have designed a spectacular set of hand-drawn vector elements in various styles and formats that can be used in a wide variety of projects, including web and print design.
In this comprehensive Photoshop tutorial, we will carefully walk you through each step to create a stunning dual light effect that not only enhances portrait photos but can also be applied to any type of photography. This widely recognized photo effect has gained popularity, and we are thrilled to reveal the exact techniques you can use to recreate it. With our detailed instructions and guidance, you will be able to achieve remarkable results that will impress both yourself and others.
This free texture of rising flames is a great resource for designers looking to add intensity to their projects. With bold colors and intricate details, it’s perfect for backgrounds, banners, or any design element needing some heat. The texture is customizable, measures 2500px by 2500px, and is compatible with any design application. Best of all, it’s free for personal and commercial use, so add some fiery flair to your designs today!
Figma is a widely-used browser-based design tool that is quickly gaining popularity among creative professionals due to its incredible advantages. One of the most prominent features of Figma is its real-time collaboration tool, a feature that is not available in traditional “offline” design apps like Photoshop. In contrast, with Figma, multiple users can easily work on the same file simultaneously without having to export files as images and send them through email or instant messages.
I would like to share with you my extensive knowledge and experience in using Photoshop and Illustrator, which I have acquired over the years. These two software applications are my true passion, and I have dedicated countless hours to honing my skills and exploring their full potential.
These are tutorials very informative but also designed to be concise and practical, making it easy for anyone to learn some amazing tricks and techniques in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Within this collection of tutorials, you will find a diverse range of topics. For instance, I have created tutorials that teach you how to achieve captivating underwater photo effects, allowing you to transform your ordinary photos into mesmerizing underwater scenes. Additionally, I have also explored the concept of dual light photo effects, enabling you to add a touch of creativity and uniqueness to your photographs.
I am excited to share these tutorials with you, as they encompass knowledge and insights that I have gained throughout my journey. Whether you are a beginner looking to expand your design skills or an experienced designer seeking new inspiration, these tutorials are sure to provide you with valuable guidance and enhance your proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator.
I have only cherry picked a hand collection of some of my video tutorials created this year, but watch back all the videos i’ve recorded on my Youtube Channel Creative Nerds Tv.
In the month of October, I had the opportunity to travel around Spain, and it was truly a fantastic experience. I am always grateful for the time I get to spend exploring new places and immersing myself in different cultures. During my trip, I had the chance to visit various cities and towns, each with its own unique charm and attractions.
I documented my journey by creating an album on my Flickr account, where I shared some of the most memorable photos I captured during my time in Spain. From stunning landscapes to iconic landmarks, these photos reflect the beauty and diversity of this incredible country.
Check out the Flickr gallery here.
