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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. Is This Image AI-Generated? Here's How You Can Tell

      Is This Image AI-Generated? Here's How You Can Tell

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to tell if an image is AI-generated or not? In this article, we will equip you with tools and tricks to help you unmask the truth behind any...

    2. The Principle of Economy: The Unexpected Power of a Font and a Rectangle

      The Principle of Economy: The Unexpected Power of a Font and a Rectangle

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      What do a feminist, anti-consumerist artist, a streetwear brand, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and NASA's Apollo program have in common?

    3. 20 Free and Useful Adobe Illustrator Scripts

      20 Free and Useful Adobe Illustrator Scripts

      Tutorial • Beginner

      There's nothing easier than using Illustrator scripts: just select the object and run the script you need! These scripts will save you time and effort.

    4. 20+ Must-Have Retro Condensed Fonts (Trend for 2024!)

      20+ Must-Have Retro Condensed Fonts (Trend for 2024!)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for a font that'll bring a cool vintage vibe to your next project? Why not try one of these retro condensed fonts from Envato Elements.

    5. 20 Quirky & Cool Sans Serif Fonts (Trend for 2024)

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

      Tutorial • Beginner

      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!

    6. 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.

    7. 10 Icon Styles That Have Changed the Face of Icon Design

      10 Icon Styles That Have Changed the Face of Icon Design

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Let's explore the history and evolution of icons by looking at ten icon styles that have changed the face of icon design.

    8. Icon Trends for 2024

      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...

    9. Design Trends and Predictions for 2024

      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...

    10. Most Popular Sans Serif Fonts for 2025

      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.

    11. What Are the Graphic Design Trends for 2024?

      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...

    12. 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...

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