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20 Quirky & Cool Sans Serif Fonts (Trend for 2024)

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When you need fun sans serif fonts to complement a quirky project, head to Envato Elements to find a stunning selection of fonts that put the Q in quirky!

Nona Blackman • 11 Jan 2024
Typography

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.

Grace Fussell • 9 Jan 2024
Design Trends

Icon Trends for 2024

Tutorial • Beginner

What are the hot trends in icons? Let's check out these modern icon trends. 2024 will be full of trending symbols and app icon design trends that are both...

Daisy E. • 11 Dec 2023
Design Trends

Design Trends and Predictions for 2024

Tutorial • Beginner

Discover the graphic design trends for 2024 that our instructors have predicted: the ones that will stay, the ones that will fade, and more in this complete...

Maria Villanueva • 7 Dec 2023
Fonts

Most Popular Sans Serif Fonts for 2025

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.

Nona Blackman • 27 Nov 2023
Graphic Design

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...

Grace Fussell • 16 Nov 2023
Fonts

35+ Best Retro 80s Fonts to Download in 2025

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.

Melody Nieves • 13 Nov 2023
Poster

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!

Laura Keung • 14 Oct 2023
Design Trends

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.

Laura Keung • 21 Sep 2023
Photoshop Actions

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!

Melody Nieves • 20 Sep 2023
Design Trends

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...

Grace Fussell • 29 Aug 2023
Fonts

20+ Cool Classic Modernist Fonts (Swiss Style Fonts)

Tutorial • Beginner

Ever reliable, elegant, and stylish, Swiss-style sans serifs are the go-to fonts for both digital and print projects. Find the best ones for 2023 here!

Nona Blackman • 4 Jul 2023