30 Best New Photoshop Actions & Photo Effects for 2021

Enter 2021 with the best Photoshop actions around. Check out these awesome new resources below.

30 Best New Photoshop Actions & Photo Effects

2021 is finally here, so how will you transform this year? Try a new Photoshop action and create wild photo effects to share on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Explore your creative spirit with cool photo effects like retro-inspired posters, ink and sketch effects, or duotone color palettes.

Premium Double Exposure Photoshop Action
You can find brilliant Photoshop actions like this one on Envato Elements.

Stay on trend with this new list of incredible Photoshop actions and creative photo effects from Envato Elements and Envato Market. Find quick, affordable options you can download in seconds, or subscribe to unlimited high-quality assets for one monthly fee!

Want to make these effects yourself? Start with this fun Photoshop action tutorial:

Best 2021 Photoshop Actions and Photo Effects From Envato Elements

Are you looking to download multiple Photoshop actions to use all year? These options from Envato Elements are your best bet. Read on to find photo effects for all occasions.

1. Geometrical Collage Generator – Photoshop Plugin (ABR, ATN PAT, ZXP)

Here’s an amazing photo effect for your creative work. You can mix fun textures and color scripts in with your photography for some stunning results. The effects are high-resolution, so your final product will always look professional.

Geometrical Collage Photoshop Action

2. Lo-Fi Photo Action (ATN, PNG)

Check out this collection of Photoshop actions. It has three different colored glitch effects, grains to experiment with, and distortion options too! There’s plenty to see here, which means plenty of different outcomes for your favorite photos.

Lo-Fi Photo Action

3. Gif Animated Meteor Shower Light Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR)

This awesome Photoshop action will create animated GIFs out of your photos! Check it out; visit the artist’s portfolio, below, for animated examples. It’s super easy to add sparkling effects to your photos with this action—help files included!

Gif Animated Meteor Shower Light Photoshop Action

4. True Watercolor Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT)

Love watercolor effects? Then you don’t want to pass up on this Photoshop action! The results look awesome, and it even comes with an added brush and pattern to help further polish your finished result.

True Watercolor Photoshop Action

5. Pencil Sketch Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT)

Create beautiful pencil sketch inspired works with this beautiful Photoshop action! It’s easier than ever to jump in and experiment with a sketchy aesthetic. Check out the help file, and use the included Photoshop brush to craft your next masterpiece.

Pencil Sketch Photoshop Action

6. Color Fusion Photoshop Actions (ATN)

This Photoshop action is super colorful and has so many possibilities! Check out the six different object styles, the presets, and the trace directions! What colors would you use to add some extra pizzazz to your next photo project?

Color Fusion Photoshop Actions

7. Into the Jungle Photoshop Actions (ATN)

Produce high-quality photos within minutes with this incredible set of nature-based Photoshop actions. Perfect for travel and nature photography, these actions give your work that adventurous look. Mix and match these vintage color effects for a bold new effect!

Into the Jungle Photoshop Actions

8. 80s Retro Poster Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT)

Love the 80s? Then you’ll definitely want this retro 80s poster action in your collection. Inspired by the latest trends in retro design, this action creates a vibrant poster in just a few clicks. It works best with models or figures, so make sure to try it with your favorite selfie. 

80s Retro Poster Photoshop Action

9. Energy 3 Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR)

Can you feel the energy from this photo? Make your audience feel the same with an image that creates a powerful impact. This Photoshop action creates a neon-colored photo effect complemented with bokeh, lightning bolts, and more. Make attractive photos, no matter your experience level.

Energy 3 Photoshop Action

10. MicroPro Fantasy Pink Photoshop Action (ATN)

Recent trends in infrared photography are taking the internet by storm. So tackle your own fantasy pink forest with this incredible Photoshop action. Compatible with Photoshop versions CS4 and above, this action is super easy to use for reliable results. 

MicroPro Fantasy Pink Photoshop Action

11. Oil Paint Animation Photoshop Action (ATN)

Vincent van Gogh is easily one of the most recognizable painters in art history. Now you can emulate his famous post-Impressionist style with this oil painting Photoshop action. Add a cool animation to your work for a surreal painting effect that moves.

Oil Paint Animation Photoshop Action

12. Duotone Pro Photoshop Actions (ATN)

Sleek and professional, these Duotone Pro Photoshop actions help you achieve phenomenal color effects for almost any project. Choose from a collection of 50 quality actions to speed up your workflow. A handy instructional guide is also included!

Duotone Pro Photoshop Actions

13. Digital Film Supply 3 Action Bundle (ATN)

Digital photography produces clean, crisp photos, but maybe you want to try something else. If that’s the case, try out this lovely pack of digital film supply Photoshop actions. Inspired by grainy, retro photography, this action set will add authentic aging to all your photos.

Digital Film Supply 3 Action Bundle

14. Premium Double Exposure Photoshop Action (ATN, PNG)

Create unbelievable double exposures with this extraordinary action. Merge incredible shots of animals and landscape photography together for one remarkable look. Simply open the action and select your best images to get started with this effect.

Premium Double Exposure Photoshop Action

15. Artistic Watercolor Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT)

Do you love traditional art but hate getting dirty? Then try this next Photoshop action. Inspired by the beautiful watercolor medium, this action emulates the unique painterly style for impressive results. Included are ten color presets you can apply with just one click!

Artistic Watercolor Photoshop Action

16. Da Vinci Sketch Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT)

Ever wish you were as talented as the greats? Now you can match their efforts with a quick Photoshop action. Create fantastic hand-drawn sketches inspired by your favorite photos. It’s super easy to use and creates a fully layered result you can modify at any time. 

Da Vinci Sketch Photoshop Action

17. Urbania Photoshop Actions (ATN)

Can the hustle and bustle of city life be captured in one action set? This pack certainly succeeds, with remarkable color effects which saturate your pictures. Easily capture the richness and grit of your everyday grind with this phenomenal pack of 18 Photoshop actions.

Urbania Photoshop Actions

18. Glitch Photoshop Actions Set (ATN)

Retro glitch effects have now become an art form many designers love. And now you can mimic this epic look with this Photoshop action set. This pack features 14 Photoshop actions inspired by post-apocalyptic movies and more. Try it out!

Glitch Photoshop Actions Set

Awesome Photoshop Actions From GraphicRiver for 2021

There are even more Photoshop actions worth checking out from Envato! Here are just a few of the best photo effects available from GraphicRiver.

1. Dust Explosion Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR)

Disappear into a dust explosion with this next crazy Photoshop action. You can make this epic look in only two simple steps for an incredible result that pops right off the screen. Not sure how it works? Just follow the simple video tutorial for a thorough explanation. 

Dust Explosion Photoshop Action

2. Frozen Ice Photoshop Actions (ATN)

The final action in this collection features this remarkable frozen ice effect. Create a jaw-dropping ice sculpture with realistic ice textures and even falling snow! Turn nearly any object into a beautiful ice sculpture in just one click! Add it to your collection!

Frozen Ice Photoshop Actions

3. Big Foot Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT)

The ancient tales of Big Foot are no longer a mystery with this next high-quality asset. Designed to turn you into a fantastical, hairy beast, this Photoshop action creates a unique textured effect which distorts your photos. Try it out on portraits for the best results. 

Big Foot Photoshop Action

4. Codetoform Collection Photoshop Actions (ATN, ABR, PAT)

Love to code? Show off your passion for ones and zeros with this next pack of Photoshop actions. Included in this download are nine actions designed for a tech-savvy look. Get access to cool, futuristic effects that will definitely wow your fans and followers. 

Codetoform Collection Photoshop Actions

5. Typographic Sketch Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT, PSD)

What would you say to the world if you had to write it all down? Figure it out with a beautiful image like the one below. Great for lovers of typography, this sketch Photoshop action features a stunning, handwritten portrait effect that will make your photos pop! Check it out.

Typographic Sketch Photoshop Action

6. Ink Art Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT, GRD)

Or perhaps the inky look is more your style. This next Photoshop action is inspired by traditional ink drawings. Update your avatar with a cool traditional style that features realistic ink streaks, textures, and ink splatters. Try it out with Adobe Photoshop CC.

Ink Art Photoshop Action

7. Champions Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT)

Become the champion you are with this powerful Photoshop action. Create stunning fire and smoke effects perfect for action and sports-related photography. Compatible with Photoshop versions CS6 and above, this action includes all the necessary pattern, brush, and action files to make this effect. 

Champions Photoshop Action

8. Doomed CS4+ Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR)

Don’t worry, your photos aren’t doomed just because you’re not familiar with Photoshop. Just use a wicked Photoshop action like this one for explosive effects. Tested on a multitude of high-resolution pictures, this action features a structured PSD file you can edit at any time. 

Doomed CS4 Photoshop Action

9. Color Pen Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT)

Or you can tackle a messy project with this colorful pen Photoshop action. Create a traditional-looking pen drawing with your pet, person, or landscape photography. All you have to do is paint over the area where you want the effect, and then press play. Super easy!

Color Pen Photoshop Action

10. 25 Dark Photoshop Actions (ATN)

Feeling a little dark? Pay homage to your favorite cinematic scenes with this set of dark Photoshop actions. A collection of 25 unique looks, this bundle includes beautiful, professional-looking color palettes. Instantly make your work stand out with this collection.

25 Dark Photoshop Actions

11. 3D Dispersion Photoshop Action (ATN)

Dispersion effects explode your subjects into millions of tiny particles for a cool result. Now you can save valuable time and energy just by creating this effect with a simple action. This particular one turns the particles into dynamic, three-dimensional pieces you can apply in four directions. 

3D Dispersion Photoshop Action

12. Impressionist Photoshop Action (ATN, ABR, PAT)

Here’s another great Photoshop action inspired by the late 19th-century Impressionist movement. Easily turn your work into abstract oil paintings complete with realistic textures and more. Just follow along with the quick video tutorial to see how this one works.

Impressionist Photoshop Action

More Photoshop Actions

Photoshop actions are just one epic way to create gorgeous photo effects in less time. Try one of the actions from this list to kick-start your creativity this new year.

Want more photo effects? Check out these articles and tutorials for more inspiration:

Tried any of these assets? Let us know! Tell us your favorites in the comments below.

This has been a selection of premium Photoshop actions and photo effects perfect for the avid creator. For more Photoshop actions and photo effects, check out Envato Elements and Envato Market, or enlist the help of our talented designers at Envato Studio. Happy creating!

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41 Best Instagram Templates (Posts, Stories, PSD, and More)

Want your Instagram account to have the polished curated look of an influencer? It’s easier than you think. You can up your Instagram game by using beautiful and versatile templates that help your account stand out from the crowd.

Instagram Stories Template
Use cool templates for Instagram Stories like this one to spice up your Instagram account

Today we’ll hook you up with the 41 best Instagram templates from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver to help your account shine and get the attention it deserves.  

Instagram Stories Templates

Instagram stories were an instant success as soon as they were launched back in 2016. But creating stories that are uniform in style, colour, tone and format to consistently reflect your brand is time-consuming.

You can take a leaf out of the playbook of business and influencers who are using InstaStories successfully by using Instagram stories templates. They’ll save you time and help you create your own cool, on-brand content quickly and easily. Let’s take a look at a few of the gorgeous Instagram stories templates on offer at Envato Elements and GraphicRiver

1. Instagram Stories Template (PSD)

Instagram Stories Template

This Instagram stories template offers six high-quality Instagram story templates that are perfect for promoting events and products or sharing important information. The templates are designed in PSD format so that they are layered, fully editable, and easy to customise. This makes it an easy to use Instagram Photoshop template. Just be aware that the images used are for display purposes only and are not included with the template.  

2. Miminal Instagram Stories Template 

Miminal Instagram Stories Template

If minimalism is your thing, then you’ll love these simple but stylish Instagram story templates. The template contains eight elegant designs which are ideal for announcing a new product, advertising a sale or event, or any other kind of promotion you have in mind. The well-organised layers are fully customisable, and there is a help file included if you get stuck at any point. 

3. Yellkie Instagram Stories Templates (PSD, PNG)

Yellkie Instagram Stories Templates

These ten Instagram story templates are ready for you to use to tell a story, promote a product, or update your friends about the goings-on in your day. The layouts are presented in fully layered and well-organised PSD files so that you can customise as little or as much as you need to. A perfect Instagram Photoshop template to add to your collection.

4. Instagram Quotes Stories Template (PSD)

Instagram Quotes Stories Template

Looking to add quotations, short poems or text to your Insta-stories in an eye-catching fashion? Then look no further than this beautiful template for Instagram stories, which features 20 stylish PSD files that allow you to edit the text and colour and change images. Fun and easy to use.  

5. Direct — Instagram Story Templates (PSD)

Direct  Instagram Story Templates

Why not give your Insta-stories a new look with these 16 fully customisable templates for Instagram stories? The templates all feature well-ordered Photoshop layers and feature easy image placement via smart objects, which means you can simply drop your content into the template, save it, and you’re ready to go.

6. Animated Instagram Stories Templates (PSD)

Animated Instagram Stories Templates

You can easily bring your Insta-stories to life with these 20 unique animated Photoshop templates. The templates offer a range of different posts such as lists, photo galleries, follower goals, quotes, sales, and more. Each template has its own individual animation and design, and all colours, fonts and images are easy to customise to suit your own brand. 

7. Kaviar Instagram Stories Template

Kaviar Instagram Stories Template

These ten ready-made templates for Instagram stories are a great way to promote your brand and increase your follower count. Just change the text, colours, images, and graphics available in the templates to create the look you want, and mix and match the templates to customise your stories.

8. SRTP – Instagram Stories.06 (AI, EPS)

SRTP - Instagram Stories06

These six Instagram stories templates offer a clean modern style with varying designs that are perfect for fashion, lifestyle, travel and food Instagrammers. The AI and EPS files are easy to customise to create just the look you want. 

9. Coral – Instagram Story Template (PSD)

Coral - Instagram Story Template

The perfect template for fashion influencers, this Instagram story template is cool and stylish and oh so easy to customise. You’ll need your own images and to decide on the font and colours that you want to add to the eight templates. However this is a must have Instagram Photoshop template for your needs.

10. Instagram Stories Template (PSD)

Instagram Stories Template

Here are over 15 stylish Instagram stories templates that you just won’t be able to resist. The layered and well-organised PSD files make the templates easy to customise, and they can be used alone or in various combinations to create stunning stories that are bound to attract new followers.

11. Instagram Fashion Stories

Instagram Fashion Stories

Fashion is one of those areas that does very well on Instagram, and if you want to join the many fashionistas there, you’re definitely going to need templates for Instagram stories and posts that make your photos stand out. Fear not, this pack of over 10 Instagram story templates will get you started in no time. All you need to do is upload your images, add text where appropriate, change the colours to reflect your brand, and you’re ready to take the world by storm.

Instagram Post Templates

Now that you’ve got your stories looking awesome, how about your posts? If you’re just posting plain photos that’s fine, but what if you want to add text? Or what if you want to combine multiple images or add shapes and other graphic design elements? That’s not so easy.

An Instagram post template can really help you out by providing some ready-made designs into which you can just drop your photos and text, usually in Photoshop. Here’s a selection of the best.

12. Nate – Instagram Posts Template

Nate - Instagram Posts Template

Want to get more traction on your Instagram posts? This Instagram post template is perfect for drawing in the likes, and it’s so easy to use. Just choose from the 20 design variations, add your image, and you’re all set.

13. Simple Instagram Post Templates

Simple Instagram Post Templates

Sometimes the name says it all. These post templates really are simple, but that doesn’t make them any less effective. You can see from the examples above how eye-catching they are, with bold text and clean layouts. You could even use them as an Instagram ad template for your next campaign.

14. Instagram Post Template

Instagram Post Template

This stylish pack of more than 20 Instagram layout templates is ideal for giving your posts more appeal. Yes, those cool fonts are included, and of course you can change the text and images to your heart’s content.

15. Instagram Post Templates (PSD, AI)

Instagram Post Templates

Let’s get down to business now. This stylish Instagram ad template is suitable for business promotions with its beautiful, professionally designed layouts and well-organised PSD, EPS and JPG files. A great Instagram Photoshop template and you’re able to use it with Illustrator too!

16. Travel Instagram Posts Template

Travel Instagram Posts Template

Travel is one of the hottest categories on Instagram, and if you want your holiday snaps to scoop up the likes, this template will definitely help. You get 20 design variations to help you display your travel photos in just the right way. Experiment with different layouts to see what works for your followers.

17. Roses – Instagram Post Template

Roses - Instagram Post Template

This Instagram post template is so clean and elegant. Take your feed to the next level by incorporating the clever designs and layouts in this pack of 25 designs. As usual, they’re fully customisable, so you can use them to create a huge variety of individual posts, with nobody ever knowing they all came from the same template.

18. Instagram Fashion Pack

Instagram Fashion Pack

These classy designs look as if they came straight from a glossy fashion magazine, but they could be gracing your own Instagram profile in minutes. Just use Photoshop to replace these photos with your own, change the text, and post away! You get 40 unique templates in an elegant peach, aqua and grey colour scheme.

19. Mixed Media Photo Template

Mixed Media Photo Template

This one will really wow your followers. Take your image and drop it into this Photoshop template to take advantage of the mixed media art effect. It looks like a painstaking creative collage that would take hours, but it’ll only take you a few seconds!

20. 30 Instagram Quote Templates

Instagram Quote Templates

Sometimes, it feels as if Instagram is awash with quotes, but there’s a good reason for that: they’re popular. Whether you want to convey your own words of wisdom or those of your favourite philosopher or celebrity, this Instagram post template for Photoshop makes it incredibly easy.

21. Hipster – Duotone Color FX

Hipster - Duotone Color FX

Duotone effects are all the rage, and you can get in on the action with the Hipster template. It comes with full instructions, but really it’s very simple. Just paste your image into the Photoshop smart object and either choose a suggested colour scheme or create your own. The image you see is not included, but you want to use your own photos anyway, right?

Instagram Layout Templates

This next category includes bundles that offer both post and story templates in the same glorious package. It includes creative templates and more promotional ones. What unifies them is the use of striking layouts to create effects your followers will love.

22. Instagram Ultimate Pack V2

Instagram Ultimate Pack V2

Looking to make a splash with some complex layouts? Try this Instagram layout template, which includes 12 different designs to help you stand out from the crowd. The Photoshop template is easy to customise thanks to its professional design and well-organised layers.

23. Instagram Fashion Banner Bundle

Fashion banner bundle

These bold, bright blocks of colour will jump out of your followers’ crowded feeds and just compel them to click. The punchy designs and upbeat vibe make this the perfect Instagram layout for a fashion sale or other promotional campaign.

24. Instagram Pack Vol 3

Instagram Pack Vol 3

Check out these creative layouts, which make great use of simple geometric shapes to lift your photos to the next level. Use them to promote your latest event to your followers, to draw attention to a sale, or simply to annotate your photo with the message of your choice.

25. 135 Instagram Multipurpose Banners Bundle

Instagram Multipurpose Banners Bundle

This pack offers tremendous value, with a massive bundle of 135 banner templates especially designed for Instagram promotions. But the huge quantity doesn’t mean compromising on quality. These professionally designed layouts are created to meet Instagram specs and are perfect for businesses looking to up their social media game.

26. Wedding Instagram Kit Template

Wedding Instagram Kit Template

Whether you’re a happy couple looking to share the news of your big day or a wedding planner looking to reach new clients, this Instagram layout template is for you. it comes with 12 templates: six for posts and six for stories. They all come with layered PSD files compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS3 or higher, and it’s easy to customise them using smart objects.

27. Instagram Template

Instagram Template

Here’s another Instagram layout template that offers both post and story formats. This one’s very colourful and creative, and you can edit it in Photoshop to create stunning, eye-catching posts and promotions. Your Instagram profile will never look the same again!

28. Lifestyle Instagram Template

Lifestyle Instagram Template

This one’s all about the lifestyle. It’s a template specially designed for people who use Instagram for online marketing. The clean, simple layouts are ideal for promoting an aspirational lifestyle brand. You get 30 separate templates to choose from, all perfectly set up for you to customise in Photoshop. Start building your following today!

29. Vintage Instagram Templates

Vintage Instagram Templates

There’s nothing better than a combination of old and new. This Instagram post template uses muted colours, sepia tones and rough textures to give your images a convincing vintage look. If you want to embrace the digital world, but with a distinctly analogue aesthetic, this is the template for you.

30. Monochrome Instagram Post & Instagram Story

Monochrome Instagram Post  Instagram Story

Let’s go even further back in time now. What could be more vintage than monochrome, black-and-white images paired with plain black text? Your Instagram posts and stories will look as if they came from an early 20th century newspaper or magazine. You get 20 different layouts—ten for posts and ten for stories—so you can create a coordinated look across your whole profile.

Instagram Ad Templates

Now let’s get straight into the promotional side of things. If you use Instagram to advertise your online store or other business, you’ll want to grab one of these templates to make sure you get the biggest bang for your advertising buck.

31. Instagram Ad Templates

Instagram Ad Templates

Make a splash with this Instagram ad template featuring watercolour designs. You can see the paint merging and dripping just like real-life watercolour paint. But, unlike real watercolours, this template is not messy at all—you get 30 PSD files with smart objects and easy-to-edit layers. 

32. Instagram Stories Template

Instagram Stories Template

Kick off your next ad campaign in style! This template gives you everything you need to create beguiling Instagram stories for your prospects. And it doesn’t matter whether you prefer to use Photoshop or Illustrator because it comes with high-resolution PSD and AI files included.

33. MEDINE Fashion Instagram Stories

MEDINE Fashion Instagram Stories

When it’s done well, good design looks so easy. Simple rectangles in black, white and gold, bold text, a little negative space, and it’s done! But in reality, of course, it’s not so easy, and that’s why this template is so helpful. It provides all the ingredients for you to create a winning Instagram ad campaign, and all you have to do is drop in your own text and visuals.

34. Fashion / Cyber Monday Instagram Ad

Cyber Monday Instagram Ad

Despite the name, this Instagram ad template could work in any industry, not just fashion. And you can use it either on Cyber Monday or for ad campaigns all year round. It’s so flexible that by the time you’ve added your own text and images, you could use it for pretty much any type of promotion. The download includes ten PSD templates, each layered by name and fully editable.

35. Promotion Instagram Banners Ads Bundle

Promotion Instagram Banners Ads Bundle

You want choice? You’ll be truly spoilt for choice with this whopping pack of 337 PSD templates, almost enough for a different ad every day of the year. Use them to promote your online store, business, creative endeavour, or whatever else you want to advertise. Whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it in this mega-bundle.

36. Multipurpose, Startup Instagram Ad

Multipurpose Startup Instagram Ad

Do you have a new business startup that you want to tell the world about? Then try this Instagram ad template, which is designed for just that situation. Use the professional-looking layouts to introduce people to your company and start making money online.

37. Instagram Stories

Instagram Stories

Use these 20 Instagram story templates to advertise your latest sale and get the clicks pouring in. These elegant layouts have a perfect balance, giving plenty of space to your imagery while also giving you the chance to add some punchy text to advertise your sale or other event.

38. Instagram Template

Instagram Template

The days may be getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, but it must be summer somewhere in the world, right? Besides, the beauty of an Instagram ad template is that you can easily customise it in Photoshop to turn those summer colours and images into an ad campaign for the season of your choice.

Instagram Highlight Icons

Instagram highlights are stories that you can save and pin to your profile page so that they’re available to view at any time. And you can add your own covers, creating the perfect opportunity to give your profile a cohesive identity that reflects who you are. You could make them from scratch, but if that’s not for you, then check out these excellent Instagram highlight templates.

39. Instagram Stories Highlights Covers Icon Kit

Instagram Stories Highlights Covers Icon Kit

If you’re not using Instagram highlight icons, you’re missing out on a great opportunity to engage with your followers and tell them more about who you are. Use these 64 unique line icons to give your profile the professionally branded look it deserves.

40. Instagram Highlight Icons Template

Instagram Highlight Icons Template

You only get one chance to make a first impression, so don’t you want your Instagram profile to look as good as it can? This Instagram highlight icons template with 105 Instagram highlight icons cover just about any scenario you could think of, so no matter what your story is about, you’ll have the perfect icon to introduce it.

41. Floral Instagram Story Highlight Template

Looking for Instagram story highlight icons? Why not choose something a little different, like this set of 112 floral watercolour Instagram highlight icons templates.  They’ll give your profile a softer, more creative vibe that could be just what you’re looking for. Make your profile stand out, and connect with followers who share your aesthetic, by downloading these Instagram story highlight icons today.

Select Your Favourite Instagram Templates 

This is just a small sample of the terrific Instagram templates you can download from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver and customise. If you haven’t found just the right one for you here, head on over to both sites and have a browse. I just know there’s an Instagram template there that’s just right for you. 

Not sure which template to pick? Be sure to get up to date with the latest 2020 Instagram trends before you decide. And if you’re looking for other great resources, check out the useful articles below:

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How to Make an Eyelash Brush in Photoshop

Final product image
What You’ll Be Creating

Today we will be looking at how to make an eyelash brush in Photoshop in just a few steps! Then we will take a quick look at how to use eyelash brushes in Photoshop to create a dramatic and large lash. 

What You Will Learn in This Adobe Photoshop Brush Tutorial

  • How to create an ink brush in Photoshop
  • How to create a text ink wash brush in Photoshop
  • How to use layer masks in Photoshop
  • How to use gradient maps in Photoshop

Follow along with us over on our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:

What You’ll Need

To complete this project, you will need the following resources:

Find more resources on Envato Elements!

1. How to Extract an Eyelash Image in Photoshop  

Step 1

Our first step in learning to create a set of Adobe Photoshop eyelash brushes is to a new canvas and drop in an eyelash image. You want something with high contrast between the lash and skin and something where the lash is well defined.

Step 2

Now, let’s add a Layer Mask to our stock image, double-clicking the Layer Mask to open up the layer mask’s properties.

layer settings

Step 3

We are going to click Color Range and then, using the Eyedropper tool, we want to choose the darkest spot of the eyelash. 

That will do a lot of the heavy lifting for us, but we can further refine the mask using the Fuzziness slider. Sliding it to the left will select less, while sliding it right will select more. The amount will vary from image to image. You want as much eyelash as possible, but as little eyelid as possible. 

I ended up with about 90 Fuzziness. We can click OK when happy. 

adjust layer mask

Step 4 

With a large semi-hard round brush, we can clean up the outer mask: the larger areas that don’t need much precision. 

mask out large area

Step 5

Next, zoom in nice and close, and mask out the areas close to the eyelash using a smaller brush. Don’t worry if you end up masking out some of the smaller eyelashes as well. There will be plenty left over. 

refine eyelash mask

2. How to Create a Photoshop Brush 

Step 1

With our selection fished, we need to prep our canvas and then finally turn this image into a brush!

Let’s create a black Color Fill layer and clip it into our eyelash layer, turning the eyelash solid black. 

fill lash with black

Step 2 

We can finish up by smoothing the eyelash out using the Smudge tool set to about 3 to 6%. 

This step is completely optional, as the texture of the lash brush will actually give you a more realistic lash. 

smooth out lash

Step 3

Finally, let’s create our new brush by cropping the canvas down to size, and then going to Edit > Define Brush Preset. 

how to make an eyelash brush in photoshop

3. How to Use an Eyelash Brush in Photoshop 

Step 1

Let’s look at how to use eyelash brushes in Photoshop! Open up a new canvas, create a new layer, and paint on your new eyelash! 

how to use eyelash brushes in photoshop

Step 2

Find a subject you want to give a set of dramatic eyelashes to! You can use the Brush Settings panel to Angle the brush as needed, and you can use the transform controls to further contour the eyelash to your subject’s eye. 

how to use eyelash brushes in photoshop

Step 3

Add even more length using the Smudge tool, just as we did before, and paint in highlights using a white default round brush. 

add adobe photoshop eyelash brushes details

Conclusion 

And that is all there is to creating Adobe Photoshop eyelash brushes! Now, go on and create your very own set of eyelash brushes in Photoshop, both big and small!

how to make an eyelash brush in photoshop

Can’t Get Enough Brushes? 

Here are five of my favorite premium brushes found on Envato Elements

Nebula Photoshop Brushes (ABR)

Nebula Brushes

Get a set of 16 Nebula Photoshop brushes and create whole space scenes from scratch! This set also includes PNG versions of each of the brushes, so you can mix and match. They are high resolution and perfect for large prints!

69 Watercolor Brushes for Photoshop (ABR, PSD)

69 Watercolor Brushes for Photoshop

Add an artistic flair to your photos and graphics with this enormous set of 69 watercolor Photoshop brushes. The brushes are super high resolution, retaining all the texture and detail for a realistic watercolor effect! Great for everything from wedding invitations to product packaging. 

Procreate & Photoshop Urban Spray Brushes (ABR, PNG)

Procreate&Ph Urban Spray Brushes

This collection of 50 spraypaint brushes works with both Photoshop and Procreate. It includes abstract shapes as well as both numbers and letters for creative typography! Finish your work off with one of the eight high-resolution textures that perfectly match the spray paint. 

Fiore – Procreate Stamp Brush (ABR)

Fiore – Procreate Stamp Brush

Add an illustrated flair to your designs with this beautiful and classic set of flower-inspired brushes! Clean lines and minimal detail make them perfect for both illustration and graphics. These brushes also work in both Procreate and Photoshop!

Light Painting – Photoshop Action (NAT, ABR, PSD)

Light Painting - Photoshop Action

This action comes with a set of light painting brushes! Use the brushes with the action or do some freestyling and create a colored light train from scratch all on your own! 

Looking to learn even more? Check out some more tutorials below: 

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How to Create a Mascot

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What You’ll Be Creating

When you mention M&Ms or Pringles, everyone remembers the colorful button-shaped chocolate characters and the mustachioed man, which naturally drive us to remember the brands they’re associated with. Professionally designed mascots are a great way of keeping businesses in the minds of customers. 

Mascots are fun, useful brand/service and event ambassadors. Therefore they should be appealing in order to grab the attention of their target audience, and must reflect the spirit and nature of the “product”.

Monster Studio Pro Digital Mascot Design
Find and download this mascot logo pack and others like it from Envato Elements.

Envato Elements and Envato Market have a wide range of logo and mascot designs and mascot kits you can purchase or browse for inspiration. In most cases, mascots are used for educational purposes, entertainment, or both. 

In this tutorial, you’ll learn more about how to take a client brief from mascot drawing to a final logo and mascot design.

Let’s start creating!

1. Research, Concepts, & Sketch

Step 1

I receive plenty of character design requests for several types of businesses, but I can tell you there are no correct steps to follow when designing a character. There are, however, a few tips you can follow to achieve the right look.

One client brief I handled was focused on creating “a fictional, health conscious character which is supposed to bring fun and excitement to kids’ meal choices while also serving as an ambassador to balanced and wholesome eating”.

So typically, you’d start with some quick research of current character trends, similar brand avatars, and an analysis of what could possibly work and reflect the brand’s personality, keeping in mind that it targets kids on an educational level.

Here are a few tips on designing characters for kids:

  1. Keep the character design simplified.
  2. Draw simplified shapes and expressions kids can relate to.
  3. Take time to explore possibilities, sketch concepts out, and make sure it’s different from what’s in the market.
  4. Eyes communicate emotions, and they’re the first thing we view when connecting with a character. Slightly large eyes bring out warmth and appeal to kids.
  5. The character should have an assertive stance.
  6. Slightly wide smiles always win the heart.

Keep an open mind. Clients tend to have their own vision and will tend to direct you in the way they need the character developed to suit their business. What you start with may vary by the end of the process.

Sketch out at least three rough concepts of the mascot drawing for the client to review. A sportive apple, a toast-headed boy, and a lunch bag were among the sketches.

The client’s feedback was to create a “sandwich boy”, with arms and legs, but no body. So I sketched a cleaned out version, and it was immediately approved.

Step 2

I illustrated a sandwich with big bubble eyes, a wide smile, sports cap, trainers, and a thumbs-up pose.

When approved, save your image as JPG, to place it into Adobe Illustrator.

Mascot Character Design Tutorial Step 2 Mascot Drawing

Step 3

Open Adobe Illustrator and create a New Document, Name: Sandwich Mascot, Profile: Print measuring A4 size, and Orientation: Landscape, and Save

The size of the artboard doesn’t matter, because with vector, all artwork is infinitely scalable.

Mascot Character Design Tutorial sandwich mascot adobe illustrator A4 size landscape character orientation print document

File > Place (Command-Shift-P), and a preview icon of your sketch file will appear. Click on the artboard to place the image onto the artboard.

Open the Layers panel, Window > Layers.

Double click the first layer in the Layers panel, and name it “Sketch”.

Check Lock, Dim Images to: 20% and click OK

adobe illustrator tutorial beginners sketch layer option panel lock dim images

Create New Layer, on top of the Sketch layer, and name it “Outline”.

File > Save (Command-S) and OK.

2. Outline, Brushes & Line Weights

Step 1

Let’s start outlining the artwork. There are many ways to do this.

Select your Pen Tool (P). Open the Stroke panel. Select a black Stroke of 0.75 pt, Fill to None, Rounded Caps/Corners, and begin tracing over the main parts of the artwork. 

Mascot Logo Design Tutorial adobe illustrator outline sketch weight stroke cap corner uniform profile

As a start, trace the basic line work and leave out the organic shapes, curved lines, and ellipses.

Logo and Mascot Design Tutorial adobe illustrator trace pen tool mascot stroke weight basic lines

Next, select the Ellipse Tool (L) with Fill to None and black Stroke, and trace over the ellipses in the illustration. At some points, you may need to select the Scissor Tool (C) to split paths at anchor points or along segments, and then delete the excess paths.

Digital Mascot Design Tutorial adobe Illustrator ellipse tool weight stroke scissor cut

Step 2

As you can see, the illustration looks rigid and lifeless with plain 0.75 pt strokes. We need to bring it alive by creating some thickness to the lines. However, having similar thickness doesn’t help ease the eyes any more than the thin stroke. Instead, we need to add variation to the widths of those lines. We can do that by playing with the line weight.

Digital Mascot Design Tutorial adobe illustrator same line width stroke same lifeless character

Line weight is a form of style and expression. 

It can distill images in our brains, taking mass visual data and transforming it into a simplified interpretation of that form. Just by varying the thickness of lines and outlines of the illustration, we can give flat artwork movement, character, and added strength to create a type of third dimension!

This is definitely a style technique that I think everyone should experiment with, in order to get a better understanding of why line weight is important.

When it comes to line weight, there is no rule on whether to use or not to use line work at all. Not using any line work can give the mascot logo design a light visual feel, but at the same time it can limit its usage. Using varied line work can give the image more presence and definition.

Step 3 

To  accomplish the thickness effect, grab the Width Tool from the tool palette (Shift-W), and simply click and drag anywhere on the stroke to change the width of that point.

Mascot Character Design Tutorial adobe illustrator width tool shift w width stroke

Click and drag to control the width at each desired point. Drag inwards to reduce the line weight, and drag out to increase it. The fun thing is that the transitions are instant and smooth, so you don’t have to spend time tweaking.

Gradually you’ll begin to see the character develop beautifully.

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Step 4

For curves, I like to create custom brushes.

Rather than eyeballing line weights, you can set up Variable Width Profiles that automatically apply to a line.

Select the Line Segment Tool (\) and draw three to five lines, holding down the Shift key to keep the line fixed horizontally.

Then select the Width Tool (Shift-W) and create different width profiles for the strokes. This will enable you to adjust the settings that you want the profile to duplicate. 

Mascot Logo Design Tutorial setup variable width profiles apply to line save profile line segment tool

Next, hit the Add to Profiles button at the bottom of the Profile panel, in the Stroke panel.

This will pop open the Variable Width Profile window, to enable you to name the stroke. Click OK.

Delete the custom line paths created after their profiles have been saved.

Mascot Logo Design Tutorial variable width stroke save profile edit save adobe illustrator

Step 5

Now take the Pencil Tool (N) and trace in the remaining curves, with the Stroke Profile and Stroke Width of your choice.

It’s important to understand that when you apply Variable Width Strokes, the nature of the path stays the same. It edits the stroke independently of the path.

Mascot Logo Design Tutorial sandwich mascot design variable width profile stroke edit segment path

Step 6

To finalize the outlines, take the Pen Tool (P) and fill out the black zones of the illustration to give it depth, wherever suitable. Then tweak the paths as seems visually appropriate.

Once you’re happy with the outcome, File > Save.

Digital Mascot Design Tutorial adobe illustrator outline pen tool path tweak black zone mascot save

3. Color Variations

We need to expand our artboard in order to create different versions of our character.

Typically four versions of the mascot character design are delivered to clients:

  1. Outline
  2. Greyscale
  3. Flat color 
  4. Color with effects

Step 1

File > Document Setup > Edit Artboards

Expand the artboard to dimensions that fit two characters on the top of the board and two underneath.

Digital Mascot Design Tutorial file document artboard setup expand mascot versions display

Object > Select All (Command-A) to select all the elements. Then Object > Expand Appearance to transform the strokes into filled shapes. This will allow you to resize the illustration to any size without losing quality.

Logo and Mascot Design Tutorial adobe illustrator object expand appearance stroke shape fill resize form

Command-G to Group the elements together. Then Duplicate the group, in order to create three other copies of the mascot character design on the artboard. Select the group, hold down the Option and Shift keys, and drag to copy and constrain your selection.

Logo and Mascot Design Tutorial adobe illustrator mascot duplicate four versions artboard

Step 2

Lock the “Outline” Layer. From the Layers panel, Create New Layer under “Outline” and name it “Versions”. Here we will create the other four versions of our mascot logo design.

Start with the black and white. Select the Pen Tool (P), with White Fill and Stroke to None. Trace around the outline borders of the digital mascot design. This will create the white base in our black and white character version.

Logo and Mascot Design Tutorial border trace pent tool white black white outline version mascot character

Duplicate the white background we created to the mascot logo design on the right, by holding down the Option and Shift keys and dragging it across, so we can create the greyscale version.

Logo and Mascot Design Tutorial adobe illustrator duplicate white background grey scale mascot

Step 3

Let’s create our “Greyscale” version of the digital mascot design. 

Open the Swatches panel. You’ll find a folder in the library that’s called “Grey” with a range of grey swatches.

Select the Pen Tool (P), and experiment with the grey tones from the Swatches panel, to fill in white spaces between the black outlines, with Stroke to None

Your character will begin to appear alive.

Logo and Mascot Design Tutorial swatches panel pen tool grey tones mascot grey scale mascot adobe illustrator

Let’s take it to another level.

Unlock the “Outline” layer from the Layers panel. Select the Direct Selection Tool (A), and experiment with switching some black paths or shapes to white or grey tones.

Changing the outline colors and black shapes will diminish the aggressiveness of the black outline.

Mascot Design Tutorial adobe illustrator stroke path color alteration grey

Lock the “Outline” layer from the Layers panel. With the Selection Tool (V), grab all the grey layers we created. 

Duplicate the grey shapes to the mascot character design below, by holding down the Alt key and dragging, so we can create the color version without having to trace under the outline again.

Step 4

Here we will give our digital mascot design color.

Select the Pen Tool (P), and experiment with the color tones to fill in the white spaces between the black outlines. Make sure Stroke is set to None

Mascot Design Tutorial adobe illustrator color pen tool duplicate shapes mascot coloring

Unlock the “Outline” layer again from the Layers panel. 

Ungroup (Command-Shift-G) the grouped outline, so we can give each stroke a color. Select the Selection Tool (V), and alter the color of the outline paths and shapes.

This will tone down the black outline effect.

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Awesome! Looks great.

Step 5

To create the “Effects” version, Delete the fourth mascot drawing outline, by selecting all its parts from both the “Outline” and “Versions” layers.

Next, with the Selection Tool (V), select all the color components of our “Color Version” mascot design, hold down the OptionShift keys, and drag to copy and constrain the selection.

The tricky part about effects is that you have to make lighting decisions, on where there might be shadows and where we can add light effects.

Let’s start with the shadows.

Lock both layers from the Layers panel, and Create New Layer between “Outline” and “Versions”, called “Shadow”.

Select the Pen Tool (P) with a mid-grey swatch, and draw in areas where there might be shadows.

Mascot Design Tutorial adobe illustrator pent tool add shadow mascot new layer

Step 6

Open the Transparency panel. Select All (Command-A), and change the Blending Mode to Multiply. It will look dark, and it probably won’t match, but it will help you determine if the shadow falls in the right place.

Mascot Design Tutorial adjust transparency and blending mode options

Next, you need to change the grey tones to a lighter version of the color underneath it. So if it’s brown, go for a pale brown alteration. Tweak as you find fitting.

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Step 7

Now Lock the “Shadow” Layer from the Layers panel, and Create New Layer on top of “Outline” and name it “Light”.

Select the Pen Tool (P) and add in white light, but don’t overdo it. Just small touches.

Mascot Character Design Tutorial add white light with pen tool

Step 8

Finally, take the Selection Tool (V). Drag over each digital mascot design version, and Group (Command-G) it to its relative components, so each color version is grouped to itself, and nothing is misplaced when the client accesses the file.

Then Select All (Command A), and move them to the “Light” Layer, and rename it “Mascot”, so they’re all on one unified layer.

Mascot Character Design Tutorial group each digital mascot design

Awesome Work! 

We are done!  By using basic Adobe Illustrator tools and shortcuts, we learned to create a simple mascot character design, for kids, in four different color versions.

Let’s see what you can create too!

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Fun Mascot and Logo Packs From Envato Elements

Learning how to create a digital mascot design is a great skill to have. But if you’re crunched for time, you might want to download a mascot logo pack instead. That’s why I’m sharing a few premium options from Envato Elements that you can use today.

1. Esports Animals Mascot Gaming Logo Set (AI, EPS)

Here’s a set of diverse mascot gaming logos you can customize and use. There are ten high-quality logos to choose from. Each mascot design is hand-drawn and fully scalable. Use it for your gaming brand or YouTube channel.

Esports Animals Mascot Gaming Logo Set

2. Female Plumber Character Set (20 Poses) (AI, EPS)

Are you looking for a fun mascot character design to go along with your business? Then you’ll love this character set. It features a female plumber and includes 20 unique poses. You can edit this mascot design in Photoshop or Illustrator and find a look that works for you. 

Female Plumber Download Mascot Logo Pack

3. Monster Studio Pro (AI, EPS, PSD)

Monster Studio Pro is the ultimate download for digital mascot logo packs. Choose from a large variety of character designs and pair them with fun features and accessories. If you’re looking for a cool mascot drawing to use with your children’s product, try this out.

Monster Studio Pro Digital Mascot Design

4. Girl Cook – Mix & Match Logo Series  (AI, EPS)

Logo and mascot design for food services doesn’t get much better than Girl Cook! This mix-and-match logo pack is super easy to use. Just toggle layer visibility to choose the food, mascot character design, and background color.

Girl Cook Logo and Mascot Design

5. Character Set V04 Aliv (AI, PSD, SKETCH, FIG, SVG, XD, EPS, PNG, PDF)

We round out our list of logo packs with this awesome mascot character design. It comes with 20 different poses and more than 50 objects to mix and match. Aliv works great if you’re looking for a mascot logo design to fit your personal brand.

Download Mascot Logo Pack Character Set

More Digital Mascot Design Resources From Envato Tuts+

Has this design tutorial gotten you interested in learning more about the world of logos and mascots? Then check out these awesome free logo and mascot design resources from Envato Tuts+.

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28 Creative InDesign Portfolio Templates (Best for 2021)

Make the most of your potential with a creative portfolio design. Check out this list of InDesign templates.

Creative portfolio design templates give students, designers and professionals access to high-quality portfolios without the lofty bill.

Square Portfolio Book
Get this minimalist Square Portfolio Book from Envato Elements

And whether you’re preparing a presentation or trying to win over a client, you will definitely benefit from an Adobe InDesign portfolio template.

So stay inspired with this incredible list of professional INDD portfolio templates from Envato Market and Envato Elements.

Wondering how to create a portfolio booklet of your own? Tap into your inner designer with this InDesign tutorial from Grace Fussell.

Where to Find the Best InDesign Portfolio Templates in 2021 (With Unlimited Use)

Do you need to renew your portfolio? Do you want to create a new one? Are you looking for the best digital assets for your portfolio? Then Envato Elements is the best place to go. 

Enjoy unlimited download of premium portfolio templates
Enjoy unlimited downloads of premium portfolio templates from Envato Elements

For a low monthly fee, enjoy unlimited portfolio templates. On Envato Elements, you can also download the best graphic templates, fonts, Photoshop add-ons, royalty-free photos, and more.

15+ Creative InDesign Portfolio Templates From Envato Elements

Here’s a selection of our favorite Adobe InDesign portfolio templates for you:

1. Square Portfolio Book (INDD)

Square Portfolio Book

If you want to stand out with your portfolio, try a different size. This InDesign portfolio template in square size is a great way to draw attention. This portfolio template has a clean and minimalist design, and more features:

  • 24 unique pages
  • fully editable
  • layered files
  • square size (200×200 mm + 3 mm bleed)

2. Lookbook and Portfolio (INDD)

Lookbook and Portfolio

Looking for a stylish way to showcase your work? Check out this beautifully designed InDesign template. Choose from either A4 or US Letter size and easily customize the included layout designs to suit your professional brand.

3. Portfolio Album (INDD)

Portfolio Album

This A4 sized portfolio is a perfect fit for photography and artwork. Designed in a stylish, horizontal format, it includes 28 pages for you to mix, match, and customize. Add your content and easily make this design your own. 

4. InDesign Portfolio (INDD)

InDesign Portfolio

Looking for a pop of color? This stylish portfolio is very versatile and adaptable. Use it for a variety of design and publication needs; it’s so easy to customize, and the included 14 pages give you so much content to work with.

5. Photographer Album Portfolio (INDD)

Photographer Album Portfolio

This is a beautiful template, perfect if you have a lot of content to showcase. There’s a whopping 42 pages here to work with—yes, 42 included layouts! It comes in both A4 and US Letter sizes too. Easily adapt this content to work with a variety of projects!

6. InDesign Portfolio Template (INDD)

InDesign Portfolio Template

Beautifully designed, with strategic pops of color, this template is stylish and versatile. Experiment with the included, interior layouts, and choose from two different document sizes. The fonts used are also free for commercial use!

7. Creative Agency Portfolio Brochure (INDD)

Creative Agency Portfolio Brochure

Launch your creative agency with an exciting brochure. This InDesign portfolio template packs a punch with a bold cover design and simple font elements. Swap out the surreal photos for your own work and update it to fit your needs. Try it out!

8. Simple Portfolio Template (INDD)

Simple Portfolio Template

Adobe InDesign templates come in many amazing styles, like this simple portfolio template from designer Incools. This modern brochure features a clean and professional appearance to highlight your photography portfolio. Get a total of 20 pages and more!

9. Multipurpose Portfolio Layout Template (INDD)

Multipurpose Portfolio Layout Template

Multipurpose portfolio layouts are the best! They’re easy to use and give you endless possibilities for designing an impressive portfolio. This 26-page template includes fully layered documents along with one-click color customization. Add it to your collection!

10. Simple Portfolio Template (INDD)

Simple Portfolio Template

There is power in simplicity, and this portfolio template is striking yet simple. This template includes vector infographics, free fonts, and master pages. A help guide is also included for more information. Check it out!

11. InDesign Portfolio Template (INDD)

InDesign Portfolio Template

Next up is a template comprising 18 pages of clean, professional design. Perfect for graphic designers, artists, and creative professionals, this portfolio design template is both fashionable and trendy. All the elements included can be quickly updated to fit your creative needs.

12. ACCENDO – Portfolio Template (INDD)

ACCENDO - Portfolio Template

Make your portfolio the talk of the town. This gorgeous portfolio template provides the perfect aesthetic for a professional and captivating look. Replace the cover photo with another beautiful landscape shot, or include a quick company picture for a personal touch. 

13. Simple Portfolio Brochure (INDD)

Simple Portfolio Brochure

Portfolio brochures couldn’t get any simpler. Save valuable time drafting your own designs with this impressive portfolio template. It features minimal, sans serif fonts like Bebas Neue and Aller, and is totally print ready for optimal convenience. Try it out!

14. A5 Portfolio (INDD)

A5 Portfolio

Need a strong portfolio template in A5 size? Then check out this extraordinary design best suited for photographers and digital artists. This 22-page document features editable layers you can turn off and on, along with every element you need to make it a masterpiece. 

15. Design Portfolio Template (INDD)

Design Portfolio Template

Print portfolio templates like this one are perfect for beginners to Adobe InDesign. Since it’s mostly made up of text and icons, all you have to do is update the layout with your own portfolio details and photos. Don’t need the blue? Just change it with one-click color customization. 

16. Portfolio Catalogue (INDD)

Portfolio Catalogue

Many fashion portfolio templates read more like catalogs. This next brilliant design features a strong geometric title and a minimalist back cover design. The download includes a 24-page document, along with an icon font that was created using Sosa.

17. InDesign Photography Portfolio Template (INDD)

InDesign Photography Portfolio Template

If you’re not ready for a digital brochure, you can always try a portfolio book template. Best suited for those with experience in Adobe InDesign, this template is fun and easy to use. You can adapt it to nearly any industry and customize it within an afternoon. Check it out!

10+ Creative InDesign Portfolio Templates From GraphicRiver

If you don’t like subscriptions and just need a single portfolio template, we’ve got you covered. Browse through the library of premium InDesign portfolio templates from GraphicRiver and get the one you love.

Buy premium portfolio templates one at a time from GraphicRiver
Buy premium portfolio templates one at a time from GraphicRiver

There are thousands of InDesign portfolio templates to choose from in the Envato Market. Here’s a hand-picked selection of the best ones: 

1. Creative Portfolio Template (INDD)

Creative Portfolio Template

This next Adobe InDesign portfolio template is sure to win over interviewers. Present your catalog of design illustrations, photos, and more in this lovely, minimalist portfolio with delicate accents. Add, delete, or swap the pages for a customized look!

2. Havana Portfolio Layout Template (INDD)

Havana Portfolio

How would you use this portfolio layout template? InDesign users will love this next classic design inspired by Havana, Cuba. Enjoy a clean and simple approach with 24 pages for all your material. Free fonts are also included for more help.

3. Wolfsburg Portfolio Template (INDD)

Wolfsburg Portfolio

Help the right clients find you with an inspiring portfolio template. This stunning brochure design features A4 and US Letter sizes along with stylish, multipurpose layouts. Use your portfolio to display photos, products, or other designs.

4. Architecture Portfolio Template InDesign (INDD)

Architecture Portfolio

Display your architecture portfolio with a smart Adobe InDesign template. This modern layout features a spacious landscape design with 20 full pages and 10 unique spreads. Additional features are also included, like automatic page numbering and more.

5. Photography Portfolio (INDD)

Photography Portfolio

Choosing the best photos for your portfolio will be harder than the design. That is, at least, with an impeccable photography portfolio layout like this one. This InDesign template includes 50 pages that are all easy to customize. Edit them fast with versions CS4 and above.

6. Portfolio Template (INDD)

Portfolio Template

Display all your projects with a captivating portfolio template. This basic layout features bright pops of color which you can easily change to fit your style. It’s print ready and fully customizable, so it’s ready to go once it’s downloaded. Check it out!

7. Graphic Design Portfolio Template InDesign (INDD)

Graphic Design Portfolio Template InDesign

The best part about graphic design portfolio templates is their uniqueness. This next InDesign template is quirky and humorous. Although the cover illustration isn’t included, you can easily try out another fun photo for a bold effect. Works with Adobe InDesign CS4 and above.

8. The Portfolio Template (INDD)

The Portfolio Template

Are you a creative looking for a design portfolio template? InDesign users should definitely add this next brilliant asset to their arsenal. This print portfolio template includes an elegant and modern layout created with plenty of room for your content. Just add new photos and text!

9. Minimal Photography Portfolio (INDD)

Minimal Photography Portfolio

Drag and drop your best work into this exquisite photography portfolio. Create a striking look with this minimal design that works best with black and white photography. Keep the theme as is or add more color for a totally new perspective. 

10. Creative Portfolio Brochure (INDD)

Creative Portfolio Brochure

Brochure templates come with many creative portfolio themes and styles. This vibrant design features a striking yellow background and elegant fonts. It includes 30 high-resolution pages and an additional help file for more information.

11. Portfolio Template (INDD)

Portfolio Template

This next portfolio template uses fonts likes Roboto and Montserrat for a clean, professional aesthetic. Try it out for your business or creative profession using Adobe InDesign CS4 and above. Add it to your collection for less than $20! This one’s a winner!

Discover More Portfolio Templates

We want to help you put your best foot forward in this creative world. And I hope this list has inspired you to step outside of your fears in order to try something new with your portfolio.

Want to learn more about portfolio design? Check out these articles for inspiration:

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Tried any of these assets? Let us know! Tell us your favorites in the comments below.

This has been a selection of premium resources perfect for the avid creator. For more INDD portfolio templates, check out Envato Market and Envato Elements, or enlist the help of our talented designers at Envato Studio. Happy creating!

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