At first glance it seems like textures would be pretty easy to create, just point your camera at a surface and snap away. That being said, there is a difference between a good texture and a bad texture and Designm.ag will walk you through the steps of creating amazing textures.
Dark design is always appealing to the viewers whether you are creating a website or poster design. Adding dark textures can take your design to the next level because textures always makes your design pop. Designm.ag have collected some of the best dark textures packs on the web. In total there are more than 50 textures included in the post.
This round-up at PsdTutsPlus consists of a whopping 626 textures, both free (the majority) and premium, which you can use to spice up your photos, as backgrounds for your latest web design, and, as most of them are high resolution, even in your print design projects.
ThinkDesign has done a few fabric textures in the past, and they covered all types of different fabrics and cloths. This pack focus specifically on fabric folds. He personally finds them really cool, and the shapes often inspire him, or the way one color/texture overlaps another.
A Collection of Rusted Textures is compiled by YouTheDesigner as a cool resource for designers of all ages. Feel free to download the texture of your choice to create amazing designs. Some of these images are under Creative Commons Licenses, so make sure to check the original sources about the agreements.
The use of textures can be an easy way to add character to a design. Wood textures are particularly common in web design, and in this post VandelayDesign feature 45 free wood textures. As always when you are dealing with freebies, be sure to read the license before using it.
Vintage textures can add a classic or nostalgic touch to your work. At YouTheDesigner, you need not blast to the past to get these brilliant effects. This Compilation of Vintage Textures for Designers features resources you can download for free. Make sure you read and follow the terms set by their owners.
Today’s freebie from AnimHut is a set of 10 canvas textures in JPEG format. They can be used for background textures.
License : for personal use only (no re-distribution). Format: 1024 x 768 JPEG
StarNet has prepared a treat for all the vintage fans out there. The textures are in soft colors and made from beautiful patterns. The collection contains 8 textures that are great for backgrounds. All the textures are 576×576 (dpi) and can be downloaded or you can get the Photoshop .pat files.
This collection at BlueBlots will give you great variety of concrete-inspired textures that you need for your next design work. Feel free to browse them and of course, everything you will see is free to download, however, just make it to a point to check the agreements and conditions from the owners of this textures to avoid accidental violations.
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