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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. 10 Influential People of Color Throughout Art History

      10 Influential People of Color Throughout Art History

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In continuing with our art history features, I’ve collected some fantastic people of color in art. So very often, when influential artists are discussed,...

    2. International Artist Feature: Italy

      International Artist Feature: Italy

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Italy, featuring six artists who create fantastic work, from illustration to graphic design...

    3. Decode Graphic Design Jargon: Part 1

      Decode Graphic Design Jargon: Part 1

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Graphic designers can be a confusing bunch—sometimes it feels as if they’re speaking a completely different language. So this will be an indispensable guide...

    4. How to Create a Detailed Chocolate Chip Cookie in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Detailed Chocolate Chip Cookie in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn how to draw a detailed chocolate chip cookie using brushes available in Adobe Illustrator.

    5. International Artist Feature: The Netherlands

      International Artist Feature: The Netherlands

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this article in the international artist series, we turn to the Netherlands, featuring six illustrators and designers who create fantastic work, from...

    6. The Graphic Designer's Presentation and Promotion Kit

      The Graphic Designer's Presentation and Promotion Kit

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Last month we shared a huge list of assets to boost your work, and now it's time to focus on promotion and presentation. We'll run through a fantastic list...

    7. Advanced Color Theory: What Is Color Management?

      Advanced Color Theory: What Is Color Management?

      Tutorial • Beginner

      This article defines terms such as Color Models, Color Spaces and Color Management and explains what, as a designer, you should know about it.

    8. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, April Edition

      Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, April Edition

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome to our monthly feature of fantastic tutorial results created by you, the Envato Tuts+ community! Every day, visitors like you take the time not only...

    9. How to Create a Geometric, Kaleidoscopic Design in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Geometric, Kaleidoscopic Design in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      I’ve always been amused by the designs on playing cards. They seem simple at first, but when you look closely you realize the image is a combination of...

    10. International Artist Feature: Indonesia

      International Artist Feature: Indonesia

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this article in the international artist series, we turn to Indonesia, featuring five illustrators and designers who create fantastic work, from...

    11. How to Create Flat Weather Icons in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create Flat Weather Icons in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      April showers bring May flowers! It is traditionally known that April is quite a rainy period, but any weather has its own beauty, so let’s get inspired and...

    12. International Artist Feature: Sweden

      International Artist Feature: Sweden

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For this article in the international artist series we turn to Sweden, featuring six illustrators and designers who create fantastic work. I asked each...

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