As we have all witnessed, Substance Designer is taking the game industry by storm. Almost anyones portfolio now working on textures and materials in games has a library of Substance materials they have worked on. There are so many different techniques and ways to create exactly what you want and even multiple ways to achieve the exact same thing. The more tools and tips we are aware of though, the greater the possiblities for us to solve those tough shapes or ideas that we want to create. Checkout a few of the ways Shray Khanna approaches texture creation in Substance Designer.

Also checkout more of his work here. 
https://www.artstation.com/shray

Thanks so much for sharing Ben! And I hope you all enjoy taking a look at his substance file and article.
Cheers,
​- Jacob Norris

I've compiled a list of some of the youtube channels that I have found to be very useful or that others have recommended to me. There is tons of great learning to be had and even if you think you know your stuff, I'm sure there are still a ton of new tips/tricks that will help you out. Take a look and feel free to share with your friends, or recommend more channels for me to add here! 
Thanks,
​- Jacob

Warren Marshall - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dRrOarPI6ufGWsabG28FQ
Unreal Engine Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/UnrealDevelopmentKit/playlists
Sam Jones - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJekoQFYfhHEjQbfvWf_E4g
DokipenTech - ​https://www.youtube.com/user/DokipenTechTutorials/videos
Playful Synapse - ​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmU2AlFc9vO6xnw1DYvNM0Q/videos

Download Link Here: More images and video
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/o6E2q

I have also created a simple breakdown for the scene, sharing some of the workflow and process if you don't have a chance to pickup the tutorial. Of course for the full experience the tutorial is highly recommended and well worth it!

Direct Download Link:
http://www.gumroad.com/purepolygons

Here is the breakdown, more images and youtube video....

Fundamental Concepts With Substance Designer - by Josh Lynch
Artist Josh Lynch, whom I'm sure many of you have seen his amazing Substance Designer Textures, one of which I have shared here above, has created his first video tutorial! Sharing tons of awesome tips and tricks on how he makes the amazing works that he does inside of Substance :) Definitely check it out, it's a must see for environment artists and texture artists alike!

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