For centuries, art has been a medium used to chronicle personal experiences and the social realities of its time. Nowadays, not only that art serve as an inspiration to aspiring artists, but it has also encouraged more people to pursue a more creative life. Art has evolved from a traditional form into digital art and media where it has become a crucial element in influencing the way people interact, socialize, and spend. Spending patterns and understanding market sentiments are the key parameters in understanding the effectiveness of visuals and art in general. Through the help of digital visual assets, brands can now leverage the power of pictures and other visuals to further their competitive edge by bolstering efforts in campaigns and engagement.
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The ability of art to influence people and more so to leverage a brandβs reach has opened up the demand for efficient visuals and engaging graphics. To meet the ever-growing needs of businesses for artists to produce stellar output, artists augment their workflow with the help of pre-made templates. Fast-tracking work and making file exports easier, plug-and-play templates help artists achieve their creative visions efficiently and easily. Here are a few versatile templates that will surely save you time and help give your projects a consistent look:
Watercolor Effect Template π
Those interested in adding character to their work or presentation can benefit from using this template. Perfect for architectural presentations as well as for products and projects requiring soft aesthetics, this Photoshop action template breaks away from typical minimal styles with the option to edit the focus and intensity of the effect to a particular part of the image. Compare this effect side by side with the original through this Adobe Create link.
Vintage Film Frames for Instagram π
Whether it is working on posts that are in theme with your vintage brand or you are working on a throwback presentation, the textures and frames available here will help you achieve a vintage look in a jiffy. With fully editable features that can easily add a vintage flair to your socials and Instagram stories, bring back the past without the dust by adding light leaks, polaroid effect, and picture grain via this PSD template pack. Ramp up your productivity easily with photo replacements through Smart Objects and fully explore its potential with the additional textures and guide included in the pack.
Vintage Branding Toolkit π
Another vintage-themed set of templates in this list, this set is particularly useful for those who are looking to go beyond vintage posts and pictures. Mock up your website with the icons, elements, and logos available in this pack. Perfect for an adventure-themed project or a modern vintage-themed visual, its 400+ templates give you the flexibility to achieve your particular aesthetic and requirements. Give your website, posters, flyers, and your next adventure map with the help of this toolkit.
Hologlitch Effect π
Glitch effects are popular for images often used in 3D glasses with stereotypical two-toned double images and split colors. Although upping the tempo of your cyberpunk project with a 3D effect can be easily done in a few steps, having a ready template and effects set can help you achieve the same with just a few clicks. Saving you time and effort in undertaking new tutorials and workshops, the punch of colors and modern look in this template can also be used for bold and interesting campaign materials for sports products or even high-tech gear.
Realistic Frame Mockups Vol. 1 π
This set from Rob Sharpe is a wonderful template to come upon. Since designer e-commerce is becoming much more in demand and highly sought after, ready-to-use templates for artworks, products, and decors are becoming an invaluable resource for designers. Where mocking up an art or an interior can be an expensive and time-consuming task to undertake β buying frames, finding the right lighting, and engaging the right photographers, these mockup templates easily provide a space to put up your art and put it up for sale on your website.
Isometric Outdoor Furniture π
For designers and entrepreneurs specialized in interior design and architecture, exploring different styles in presenting your work can help you identify what works for your brand. Having this set of Isometric Outdoor furniture can help you easily mockup themes, pairings, and layouts for your prospective look and approach. Most clients want to work initially with 3D, particularly those who work in events and styling. Now, with the help of assets such as this, presenting a seat plan or arrangement can be done almost instantly.
Professional Business Card Design π
Although they say that your work is a good calling card for future clients, the effectiveness of marketing through physical calling cards still rings true today. Traditional calling cards are still an effective old-fashioned way to showcase your personality and your work as any business can still benefit from promotions beyond digital efforts. With this simplistic and easy-to-modify template from Canvas Lancer, you easily pick your options whether to keep the sleek and clean layout or edit the color and logo to meet your style and preference.
Timelines & Infographics Template π
With more and more people leading a fast-paced life, being able to condense data into an easily digestible infographic is an invaluable skill in the digital world. Presenting ideas, data, and trends can be quite difficult without the help of infographics. Available in various platforms and editable to suit various colorways and styles, this is a handy tool in assisting you in data presentation and design. A great companion in delivering your ideas and processes in a clear, succinct, and professional manner, all with the help of this template.
3D Gold Templates π
3D Gold templates might not be the style that is used as much but they can easily bring a dash of glam to any poster or project. Especially for those working to promote concerts and albums, the retro appeal of this template still measures up to modern standards. Not only can you use it for posters or album covers, but the 3D text feature of this template can be helpful as not everyone has the time to check most Photoshop tutorials to achieve this effect.
Mirrorama π
Whip up art in a jiffy with the help of this art generator. Take your photo and use it to generate unique patterns and fractals to use in your socials, pages, and even just for unique art. A multi-platform file, this template can be easily navigated and edited on various platforms from Photoshop to After Effects. A fun template to have, it is one of the unique tools that you can use to differentiate your brand and stand out from the seemingly crowded world of digital design.
Beyond harnessing the power of art in addressing modern needs and causes, Adobe Photoshop has been the go-to tool for creatives due to its flexibility and capacity to realize just about any fantastic art imaginable. But sometimes, technological barriers such as random application crashes still fuel most designerβs nightmares. With demands and limitations that affect creative businesses, the only way to progress is by identifying smart and creative solutions that allow us to jump over these hurdles with the help of readily available Photoshop templates.
