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  • Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline

    Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline

    Sean Hodge
  • Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design

    Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design

    Laura Keung

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    1. Most Popular Sans Serif Fonts for 2024

      Most Popular Sans Serif Fonts for 2024

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for a hot new font for a new project? Check out this list of the most popular sans serif fonts from Envato Elements.

    2. 43 Most Elegant Luxury Fonts (Stylish Classy Fonts to Download)

      43 Most Elegant Luxury Fonts (Stylish Classy Fonts to Download)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      If you're curious about what fonts yell luxury, check out this collection of the best luxury fonts available from Envato Elements. For one low monthly fee,...

    3. What Are the Graphic Design Trends for 2024?

      What Are the Graphic Design Trends for 2024?

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Stay ahead of the design curve with this guide to 2024 graphic design trends, from the imminent impact of AI on the graphic design industry to a revival of...

    4. 36 Edgy Punk Fonts (Punk Style Fonts to Download)

      36 Edgy Punk Fonts (Punk Style Fonts to Download)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for an edgy font to spice up your designs? How about a punk font from Envato Elements? For one low monthly fee, this subscription-based marketplace...

    5. 36 Best Lightning Bolt & Power Logo Designs

      36 Best Lightning Bolt & Power Logo Designs

      Tutorial • Beginner

      If you want to create a powerful logo with a lightning bolt shape, check out these premium lightning logo designs from Envato Elements and Placeit.

    6. 35+ Best Retro 80s Fonts to Download in 2024

      35+ Best Retro 80s Fonts to Download in 2024

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for the best 80s fonts for your projects? Check out this list of exciting retro-futuristic fonts and neon 80s fonts from Envato Elements.

    7. What Are Cap Height and X-Height in Typography?

      What Are Cap Height and X-Height in Typography?

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Have you ever wondered, "What is cap height in typography?" or "What is x-height in typography?" Then you are in the right place. Here, we'll take a quick...

    8. Color Inspiration: Seafoam Green

      Color Inspiration: Seafoam Green

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for a unique shade of green to include in your designs? Seafoam green is here to impress. Find out what colors go with seafoam green and more!

    9. How to Make a Pastel Color Palette in Photoshop

      How to Make a Pastel Color Palette in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Fan of all pastel color palettes? It's easy to create a swatch of pastel color palettes in Photoshop! Don't miss this tutorial to learn how to make pastel...

    10. How to Use Generative Recolor in Illustrator

      How to Use Generative Recolor in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Recolor your designs with the innovation of Generative Recolor in Illustrator! This quick tip tutorial will teach you how to apply the new AI recolor feature...

    11. How to Create a 90s Abstract Rave Poster in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a 90s Abstract Rave Poster in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Fan of 90s rave art? Learn how to make a rave poster with an abstract 90s design in Photoshop and explore the best 90s posters ready to download!

    12. What Is Illustration? (And What Are the Different Types of Illustration?)

      What Is Illustration? (And What Are the Different Types of Illustration?)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Do you want to know more about illustration? In this tutorial, you'll learn the definition of illustration, discover illustration types, and much more!

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