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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. Discover Vector Illustration & Icons: Moonery

      Discover Vector Illustration & Icons: Moonery

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Love vector illustration? How about communicative and cute vector icons? Welcome back to our Discover Interview Series here at Envato Tuts+, where we sit...

    2. How to Apply Pattern Overlays Using Photoshop Layer Styles

      How to Apply Pattern Overlays Using Photoshop Layer Styles

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Photoshop layer styles are a popular way to add effects, such as drop shadows and strokes, to layers in a non-destructive way. With the right knowledge and...

    3. Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 29

      Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 29

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome back to another edition of Diversity in Design, an interview and feature series here at Envato Tuts+! In this series, we take a look at a selection...

    4. Exploring Infographic Design: Analysis and Interviews

      Exploring Infographic Design: Analysis and Interviews

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Infographic design: what is it, and how do we create awesome infographics? Let's take look at some of the ins and outs of what infographics are, data...

    5. The Graphic Designer's Resource Kit

      The Graphic Designer's Resource Kit

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Getting into graphic design and don't know what resources you need? Here is a recommended graphic design pack for you where you can pick which items you...

    6. Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 28

      Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 28

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Hello, and welcome back to yet another edition of Diversity in Design, a series here at Envato Tuts+! This is an ongoing exploration and collection of...

    7. How to Make Gradients in Photoshop (And More!)

      How to Make Gradients in Photoshop (And More!)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create a gradient in Photoshop, as well as how to load and save preset gradients in Photoshop.

    8. Exploring Text Effects: Analysis and Interviews

      Exploring Text Effects: Analysis and Interviews

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Join this visual exploration of what makes text effects successful. We'll discuss what makes them tick, and ask some professionals in the field for their...

    9. How to Design With Grids and Break Them

      How to Design With Grids and Break Them

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this article, we'll talk about grids, what they are, their history, and how to master them. You'll also learn how to break the grid.

    10. 10 Creative Pitfalls: How to Get Out of Art Block

      10 Creative Pitfalls: How to Get Out of Art Block

      Tutorial • Beginner

      How do you get rid of art block, and how did it get here in the first place? Let's take a look at ten creative pitfalls that can start up art block, and how...

    11. Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 27

      Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 27

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome back to another edition of our Diversity in Design series, here on Envato Tuts+! This is a collection of designers, illustrators, and creatives—each...

    12. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, November 2019 Edition

      Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, November 2019 Edition

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Hello, and welcome back to our monthly community feature! Each month, we'll take a look at a selection of content created and submitted by you—the Envato...

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