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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

    • All Theory tutorials:

    1. 42 Best Watercolor Fonts (Fonts That Look Like Watercolor)

      42 Best Watercolor Fonts (Fonts That Look Like Watercolor)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this article, we take a look at awesome calligraphy watercolor fonts that look realistic and elegant and that are perfect for giving your designs a...

    2. Trending: How to Color Block in Graphic Design

      Trending: How to Color Block in Graphic Design

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this article, we dive into trendy color block illustrations and templates to show you what color blocking is and how to color block!

    3. What's Trending for Print Design? Print Design Trends for 2022

      What's Trending for Print Design? Print Design Trends for 2022

      Tutorial • Beginner

      With colorful minimalism, folkloric color, and whisper-quiet gradients, print design trends in 2022 will be all about calm and comfort. Learn more here!

    4. 44 Best Outdoor Fonts (Rustic, Vintage, and Modern Fonts to Download)

      44 Best Outdoor Fonts (Rustic, Vintage, and Modern Fonts to Download)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for fonts that reflect the great outdoors? Check out this collection of amazing outdoorsy fonts from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver. 

    5. 37 Best Cardboard Textures (High-Resolution Backgrounds, Overlays, and More)

      37 Best Cardboard Textures (High-Resolution Backgrounds, Overlays, and More)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Check out this collection of 37 cardboard textures and cardboard overlays from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver to find the right one for your next project.

    6. 43 Best Girl Fonts (Cool, Cute Girl Fonts to Download)

      43 Best Girl Fonts (Cool, Cute Girl Fonts to Download)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Today, we'll feature 43 of the best girl fonts from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver. Take a look and be amazed.

    7. 43 Best Boy Fonts (Cool, Cute Boy Fonts to Download)

      43 Best Boy Fonts (Cool, Cute Boy Fonts to Download)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Ready for some cute boy fonts? If you want a fun, youthful look for your next design, this list of cute kid fonts has you covered.

    8. How to Create a Holographic Effect in Illustrator

      How to Create a Holographic Effect in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to how to create a holographic effect in Illustrator using a mesh and a bunch of cool effects.

    9. Sunset Color Palette Inspiration: Trending Palettes and Templates

      Sunset Color Palette Inspiration: Trending Palettes and Templates

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this article, we'll explore and discover inspiring sunset color schemes for your next design projects.

    10. How to Create a 70s Background in Illustrator

      How to Create a 70s Background in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create two different types of retro 70s backgrounds in Adobe Illustrator. If you like aesthetic 70s backgrounds, this tutorial is for you!

    11. What Logo Designs Are Trending Now and Logo Trends for 2022

      What Logo Designs Are Trending Now and Logo Trends for 2022

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Here we analyze the biggest logo design trends of 2021 and 2022. We'll look ahead to the style, color, and fonts we'll see in trendy logo designs this year.

    12. How to Create a Transparent Gradient in Photoshop

      How to Create a Transparent Gradient in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a transparent gradient in Photoshop.

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