14 Best YouTube Channels for Designers in 2022

Whether you are looking for comprehensive tutorials on UX design or professional courses on topics like logo design, video or photo editing, there’s the perfect YouTube channel for you as a designer.

The best thing about YouTube is that you do not have to be a professional to jump into a video tutorial and gain the knowledge you need. There are many people who have become experts in, say, Photoshop by watching many hours of YouTube videos.

In 2022, there are established and emerging channels that you, as a designer, can use to get inspired and fix problems in your workflow.

Let us take a look at our 14 favorite YouTube channels for designers:

1. Will Paterson

Subject: Logo design, hand lettering, Illustrator tutorials

Subscribers: 608K

Creator: Will Paterson

Are you looking for a YouTube channel that will help you improve your logo designs and entertain you at the same time? If so, Will Paterson is the channel for you. Whether you are a professional designer or a beginner, this channel has everything you need: from logo design and Illustrator tutorials to product reviews and vlogs; nothing is left out.

2. Arnau Ros

Subject: Web design (UI, UX), Freelancing, Figma tutorials

Subscribers: 7.7K

Creator: Arnau Ros

In about a year, Arnau Ros has managed to become one of our favorite YouTube channels. In a few words, Arnau is a very talented freelance product designer. He has published numerous videos on how to use Figma, one of the most popular problem-solving platforms for designers.

And that’s not all. Arnau has created a series of videos that will help you get started in the world of freelancing from scratch as a new designer.

3. Adobe Photoshop

Subject: Photoshop tutorials

Subscribers: 618K

Creator: Adobe

Although there are numerous YouTube channels that offer top-notch Photoshop tutorials, the official Adobe Photoshop channel should not be underestimated. Adobe has created a quick start guide for most Photoshop features, toolboxes, etc. So if you need to quickly complete a task in Photoshop, this is the perfect channel for you.

4. Satori Graphics

Subject: Freelancing, Graphic design guides (fonts, plugins, techniques, etc.)

Subscribers: 884K

Creator: Tom Cargill

From career development videos to poster and type designs to workflow tutorials, Satori Graphics has it all. We highly recommend this channel for beginners and designers who want to master Illustrator and create a top-notch portfolio for their design work.

5. Hello, I’m Alexa

Subject: Freelancing, UX design, vlogs

Subscribers: 23K

Creator: Alexa Herasimchuk

Alexa’s YouTube channel is a great choice if you are a UX designer and want inspiration. What we love about Alexa is that her channel covers everything a UX and product designer needs to know. Be sure to check out the fascinating video discussions with other designers that she has uploaded.

6. Mt. Mograph

Subject: 3D animation, motion graphics guides, Adobe After Effects

Subscribers: 277K

Creator: Mt. Mograph co.

For more than 3 years, Mt. Mograph has been one of the most popular YouTube channels for graphic designers. The channel is especially popular among creatives who want to learn more about 3D animation, geometric motion, and need the best After Effects tutorials.

7. Swerve Tutorials

Subject: Photo editing, motion graphics

Subscribers: 167K

Creator: Swerve

Swerve has created some of the most comprehensive how-to videos for Photoshop, Illustrator, and Motion Graphics. The channel’s speed art videos are extremely inspiring. Even though the channel is not constantly updated, it already contains many videos that you should definitely watch.

8. Tutvid

Subject: Graphic design software (Illustrator), Photo and video editing (Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom)

Subscribers: 1.19M

Creator: Nathaniel Dodson

Tutvid needs no introduction. With more than 1 million subscribers, this has been one of the most popular YouTube channels for creatives for years. When it comes to tutorials about Adobe Creative Cloud software, nothing beats this channel.

If you are looking for comprehensive tutorials on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Premiere, Nathaniel Dodson is your man.

9. CharliMarieTV

Subject: Freelancing, web development, chats and vlogs

Subscribers: 209K

Creator: Charli Prangey

If you are not yet familiar with the digital nomad lifestyle, be sure to check out the CharliMarieTV channel. Charli is a freelance web designer and entrepreneur who has created some of the best videos on website design, coding, remote work, and more.

10. Canva

Subject: Canva tutorials

Subscribers: 126K

Creator: Canva

Canva is a popular web-based graphic design platform. Like the official Adobe Photoshop channel, this is the best way to quickly learn how to use Canva software. In addition to quick tutorials, this channel includes videos with all the important software updates and in-depth Canva workshops.

11. Every Tuesday

Subject: Graphic design guides for Procreate

Subscribers: 345K

Creator: Teela Cunningham

When it comes to Procreate tutorials, there’s nothing better than Every Tuesday. The channel has different playlists for beginners, intermediate and professional creatives. From hand lettering projects to watercolor flowers to digital gouache, you’ll find everything you need to master Procreate on Teela’s channel.

12. Zimri Mayfield

Subject: Logo design tutorials, vlogs, logo redesign

Subscribers: 437K

Creator: Zimri Mayfield

Those of you who love logo designs probably already know all about Zimri Mayfield’s channel. Professionalism and a great sense of humor are combined in one of the most inspiring YouTube channels for designers.

13. Yes I’m a Designer

Subject: Adobe creative cloud tutorials

Subscribers: 517K

Creator: Martin Perhiniak

As a certified Adobe design master and instructor, Martin Perhiniak has created a must-follow channel on YouTube. From basic Photoshop and Illustrator tutorials to advanced masking tutorials, you’ll find it all at Yes I’m a Designer.

14. Roberto Blake

Subject: Adobe tutorials, brand/business development

Subscribers: 549K (as of March 2022)

Creator: Roberto Blake

If you are looking for something more than graphic design tutorials, our last suggestion is perfect. Roberto Blake has created numerous Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and Indesign tutorials, but also gives numerous talks and shares his knowledge on video marketing and brand development.

Wrap Up

Although there are numerous YouTube channels for designers, these are our absolute favorites. Of course, that does not mean there are not more equally successful and inspiring designers on YouTube. Made by Mighty, Sketch Together and Ch-Ch-Check It are just a few more examples of great YouTube video creators if you search for a specific topic.

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Nancy Young

Nancy is a founder of Onedesblog and a copywriter with over 10 years of experience. She loves creating showcases with beautiful graphics resources, web design, and photography.