20 Best TikTok Accounts Every Graphic Designer Must Follow [2024]
TikTok has become a powerhouse for content creators and, in more ways than one, an important platform for creative professionals like graphic designers. In these 20 TikTok accounts we've rounded up for you, you'll find tips and tutorials to help you hone your skills, stay on top of the latest trends, and innovate your design techniques. Whether you want to improve your branding or find inspiration for your next project, these TikTok accounts will help.
1. @visualdon
Visualdon is an ultra-talented creator of mesmerizing 3D art and animation that blends graphic design with motion graphics. The aesthetic of his videos is retro, space and cars - if you're into that, Visualdon's account will be your endless source of inspiration.
Check out one of his latest works.
2. @margheritavox
In this account, you will find tutorials on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator from Margherita Fox. Her videos explain how to create unique an fun-looking effects, and share Margherita's own art.
For example, here she explains how to make dripping text effect in less than a minute.
3. @emilyzugay
Emily Zugay's hilarious takes at redesigning famous logos went viral. She is funny while being educational, showing how design choices can affect branding.
Check out a compilation of her redesigns.
4. @madisoneatscake
This creator has fun while making videos about any form of art she tries out. This channel will be educational and entertaining for everyone who loves to see a bright personality while learning about branding, packaging, and illustration.
In this video, Madison shares her favorite free design resources and software.
5. @atnndesign
@atnndesign is a graphic design and branding expert who shares highly detailed tutorials, general tips, and "work-in-progress" views of the design process. Both beginners and advanced designers will find something useful for their art in her videos.
Check it out! Here, @atnndesign gives tips on creating application samples for your brand presentations.
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6. @andreyazizov
Andrey Azizov's channel has numerous tutorials, design challenges, and creative process videos that demonstrate his skills in digital art and design. His TikTok has step-by-step guides on how to create stunning visual effects, how to use design software and master design techniques.
For example, here's Andrey's unusual take on the pencil tool.
7. @swoopnebula
From design history lessons to tutorials, Swoop Nebula's TikTok page is filled with helpful and fun design-related content. In addition to informational videos, he makes skits about the day-to-day life of a graphic designer.
In this video, Swoop Nebula gives a chill 30-second lesson on how to turn a boring text document into an awesome event poster in Adobe Illustrator.
8. @lugidesign
Lugi Design is a self-proclaimed Adobe Express evangelist who helps you make sense of the many features and hacks in Illustrator and Photoshop. Follow her to discover new design resources and design inspiration.
Here's her quick tutorial on typewriter animation in Adobe Express.
9. @nickqdesigns
Nick Q's engaging, fun, and helpful tutorials will have you scrolling through his videos to infinity. Designers looking for insight on how to sharpen their skills will definitely find his content helpful.
In this video, Nick demonstrates a shortcut for quickly bending curving straight paths in Illustrator.
10. @creativeleedesignstudio
Follow this account if you want to see time-lapses of design projects, tips for improving your design workflow, and insights into the studio's creative process. @creativeleedesignstudio is a mix of educational content and inspiration, so you can use this channel to both motivate and improve your skills.
For example, this video shares the pain of all designers dealing with non-creative clients.
11. @shillington_
This graphic designer's feed is full of amazing insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes from graphic design courses that you also can check out.
Here, for example, is a tutorial for screenprint effect
12. @cami.creative
@cami.creative is run by Cami, a designer and illustrator who shares her clean and simple name logos on TikTok. Cami’s content is engaging and relaxing: she can turn every name or word into a beautiful and laconic logo – and the process itself if mesmerizing.
Here's Cami's beautiful take on the word "aquarius".
13. @rebrandeverything
You've probably heard of rebrandeverything, which brings new life and meaning to well-known brands. Such an experimental and unconventional approach is a great way to think outside the box and test your creative limits.
How would you redesign the same logo?
14. @lettersandlettering
"Graphic designer by day, hand-letterer by night" is how this creator describes themselves. If you're mesmerized by lettering, take inspiration for your projects from it, or want to improve your lettering skills, this account is the one for you.
This fascinating vid shows the difference between some lettering styles.
15. @madebyjames
Made by James is a collection of logo design and branding projects and process videos with valuable tips for designers working on brand identity.
Check out James' advice on how to present your case studies on a website.
16. @monique.design
@monique.design is a TikTok account run by a designer and illustrator who loves sharing her passion for creativity and design through engaging, educational content.
Here's her video with a quick way to make the negative space cuts out.
17. @satori.graphics
Satori Graphics is a professional in the field of Adobe Illustrator tutorials and graphic design tips. He shares his step-by-step guides, tips and vision for both fresh and experienced designers.
Here's a video of the top 10 places to get free fonts.
18. @rachelryle
Rachel Ryle is an illustrator, animator and storyteller who posts fun, clever, and cute stop-motion videos like these.
19. @semisurreal
@semisurreal's posts are stunning - they're imaginative works of art that blend fantasy with reality. On this account, you'll find various creative projects, tips on using digital art software, and inspiration to push the boundaries of traditional design.
Here's how this creator draws without knowing the colors, with amazing results.
20. @recdope
@redcope is an account full of tutorials and lifehacks that will help you master Photoshop. It will be useful for all designers and content creators who want to simplify their work in design programs and keep up with the latest trends in digital media.
This video shows an example of a simple color change.
Today, TikTok is much more than a platform for comedy bits; it is a real community of creatives sharing knowledge and inspiration. As a graphic designer in 2024, these 20 TikTok accounts can provide you with valuable lessons and fresh ideas that will help you make your designs original and engaging.
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