The provided source material outlines several free digital resources available to consumers, specifically focusing on design templates and mockups rather than traditional consumer product samples. These resources include free Keynote and PowerPoint presentation templates, a free T-shirt design mockup, and a set of free duotone photo effects. The sources indicate that these items are distributed primarily through design resource websites such as Pixel Surplus and SlideForest. While these are not physical goods or trial products, they represent a category of "freebies" accessible to U.S. consumers interested in digital design tools.
Free Keynote and PowerPoint Presentation Templates
Several sources list free presentation templates compatible with Keynote and PowerPoint software. These templates are typically offered as downloadable files for creating professional-looking slideshows.
Source [1] provides a list of specific free presentation templates, including: * Zane: A free presentation template available via SlideForest. * Sella: Free PowerPoint and Keynote slides available via Vizualus. * Creative: A Keynote template available via Slidesmash. * Simple Minimal: A free Keynote template named "louistwelve" available via Graphic Panda. * Heyra: Free PowerPoint and Keynote slides available via Vizualus. * Duotone: A free template available via Pixel Surplus. * London: A free presentation template available via Free Design Resources. * Basics: A free minimal PPT and Keynote template available via Pixel Surplus. * Business Proposal: A Keynote template available via Hislide. * Every: A free minimal PowerPoint and Keynote template available via Behance.
Source [3] lists additional resources for design inspiration and templates, including Pttrns.com, typespiration.com, and Behance profiles for designers such as Violaine et Jeremy, Erik Marinovich, and Amado. It also references web design inspiration sites like Awwwards and SaaS landing page examples.
Free T-Shirt Design Mockup
Source [4] describes a free Photoshop template specifically for mocking up T-shirt designs. This resource allows users to visualize their designs on a T-shirt without needing a physical sample.
The key features of this T-shirt mockup, as detailed in Source [4], are: * Editable T-shirt Color: The color of the T-shirt, including the front and inside neck area, can be changed. * Editable Background: The wall color in the mockup is also editable. * High Resolution: The file is provided at 2500 x 2500 pixels. * Layered Tag: The tag is on its own layer, allowing users to hide it if desired. * File Format: Users receive a layered Adobe Photoshop CC file (saved with maximum compatibility).
Source [4] notes that by downloading free items from Pixel Surplus, users agree to receive communications via the site's newsletter, though this can be canceled at any time.
Free Duotone Photo Effect Mockup
Source [2] details a free download of a "Duotone Photo Effect Mockup." This resource is designed for use in Photoshop and includes a set of 10 pre-made duotone effects.
According to Source [2], the set includes: * 10 Pre-made Effects: The download provides 10 different duotone effects that can be applied to images. * Ease of Use: The effects are designed to be easy to use, requiring users only to place their imagery and select a duotone. * Application: The mockup can be used for social media posts, advertising campaigns, printing projects, and web design. * File Size: The download is 75 MB.
Source [2] provides brief instructions on how to use the mockup. To change the color, users need to make folders visible or invisible within the "Pick Colors" folder. To replace the photo, users should edit the top layer named "Edit Design."
Additional Design Resources
Source [3] provides a broad list of other free design resources and tools, categorized for user convenience. These include: * Photos: Links to Unsplash, Pexels, Nappy (stock photos of diverse people), NASA Image and Video Library, Vecteezy, and DS - Graphics Lost to the Years. * Illustrations, Textures/Patterns, Icons, UI Kits: General categories for design assets. * Type (Fonts): Resources such as Legacy of Defeat (free), Fontfabric (free fonts), Pixel Surplus, and Typography Resources. * Mockups: Additional mockup resources including GraphicBurger, Placeit.net, Stockindesign, Techandall.com, Inside Design, and LS Graphics. * Learn: Links to resources for learning about Graphic Design, UI, UX, Design Patterns, and collections of guides and inspiration.
Source [5] indicates that Pixel Surplus offers a newsletter service that provides emails every week with "free creative tools & exclusive discounts." Users who sign up are added to the subscriber list.
Conclusion
The provided sources confirm the availability of specific free digital assets for design purposes. These include a variety of free Keynote and PowerPoint templates, a high-resolution T-shirt design mockup for Photoshop, and a set of 10 duotone photo effects. These resources are distributed through websites like Pixel Surplus, SlideForest, and others, often requiring users to subscribe to a newsletter to access downloads. While these items are not physical product samples, they serve as "freebies" for consumers interested in digital design and creative projects.