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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. 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!

    2. Design Styles Across 10 Decades

      Design Styles Across 10 Decades

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Interested in graphic design movements? Here you'll learn about the the era-defining graphic design trends and styles through the decades.

    3. Color Theory for Beginners

      Color Theory for Beginners

      Course • Beginner

      Colors are a powerful visual tool that can help us evoke certain emotions. In this course, you’ll learn all about the fundamentals of color theory.

    4. Why Art Nouveau Will Always Be on Trend

      Why Art Nouveau Will Always Be on Trend

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Fan of Art Nouveau? In this article, we'll take a look at what Art Nouveau is, as well as covering its origins, characteristics, and influence.

    5. How to Create a Cool Glitch Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Cool Glitch Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Glitch effects are a cool way to make unique photos. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a glitch effect in Photoshop and find some great resources!

    6. 20 Best Free InDesign Templates With Creative Layout Design Ideas 2023

      20 Best Free InDesign Templates With Creative Layout Design Ideas 2023

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for the best Adobe InDesign templates, free to download? Check out this list of free InDesign templates you can download today. There's plenty to...

    7. What Fonts Are Trending Now and Font Trends for 2023

      What Fonts Are Trending Now and Font Trends for 2023

      Tutorial • Beginner

      What are the most popular trending fonts trending now for 2023? Here we'll review the font trends for 2022 and explore the font trends for this year.

    8. 16 Best Clock & Hourglass Logo Designs (Ready to Download)

      16 Best Clock & Hourglass Logo Designs (Ready to Download)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for an hourglass or clock logo? Head to Envato Elements, where you will find the best logo designs. For one low monthly fee, this subscription-based...

    9. What Are the Graphic Design Trends for 2023?

      What Are the Graphic Design Trends for 2023?

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Out with the old, in with the new graphic design trends for 2023! If you’re looking to give your projects a refresh, you can't miss this detailed article on...

    10. The Basic Elements of Design

      The Basic Elements of Design

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this article, we'll explain what the elements of design are, and we'll explain why these basic design elements, also called design principles, are so...

    11. 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...

    12. 32 Most Elegant Luxury Fonts (Stylish Classy Fonts to Download)

      32 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,...

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