Learn Design Theory

Discover the principles and practices that make great design with our design theory tutorials. Master everything from color theory to design trends.

Getting started with Theory

  • 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. Creating Graphic Design and Illustration for Color Blind People

      Creating Graphic Design and Illustration for Color Blind People

      Tutorial Beginner

      Color blindness is a vision deficiency that affects a large number of people around the world. Let's explore some simple yet effective design solutions that...

    2. Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 5

      Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 5

      Tutorial Beginner

      Welcome back to our Diversity in Design series on Envato Tuts+. Discover four talented artists with inspiring styles you'll love.

    3. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, January 2018 Edition

      Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, January 2018 Edition

      Tutorial Beginner

      Welcome to our monthly feature of fantastic tutorial results created by you, the Envato Tuts+ community! Check out this set of results and join in for the...

    4. How to Create a Power Scene Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Power Scene Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial Intermediate

      In this tutorial you'll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a power scene using a variety of photo manipulation techniques.

    5. International Artist Feature: Venezuela

      International Artist Feature: Venezuela

      Tutorial Beginner

      Discover five incredible artists from Venezuela. We asked each artist how their country and culture inspired their work, and they delivered great responses.

    6. How to Create a Lego Batman Figurine in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Lego Batman Figurine in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn how to create a digital version of the awesome Lego Batma using simple geometric shapes in Adobe Illustrator.

    7. How to Create an Egyptian Goddess Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create an Egyptian Goddess Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Create a beautiful scene out of Egypt in Photoshop. Learn how to make this dramatic Egyptian-inspired portrait using free stocks, filters, and more.

    8. How to Create a #Women2Drive Poster in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a #Women2Drive Poster in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      Use Adobe Illustrator and learn to design a poster that supports the newly lifted ban that means women can now drive in Saudi Arabia #Women2Drive.

    9. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, December 2017 Edition

      Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, December 2017 Edition

      Tutorial Beginner

      Welcome to our monthly feature of fantastic tutorial results created by you, the Envato Tuts+ community! Here's an assortment of the best submissions.

    10. How to Create the USS Enterprise From Star Trek in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create the USS Enterprise From Star Trek in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial Beginner

      If you’re a true Star Trek fan, you'll love this tutorial. We’re going to create the USS Enterprise in Illustrator, using basic geometric shapes and tools.

    11. Art History: Expressionism and Modern Pop Art

      Art History: Expressionism and Modern Pop Art

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this Art History article, we bring you the origin of modern, abstract, and pop art. Discover the artists who have inspired today's great design.

    12. Photoshop in 60 Seconds: RGB vs. CMYK

      Photoshop in 60 Seconds: RGB vs. CMYK

      Tutorial Beginner

      Learn essential design tips in this quick video. You'll learn the difference between RGB and CMYK and how to change the color mode in Adobe Photoshop.