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.
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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. How to Add Glorious Sparkles to a Photo (With a Photoshop Action)

      How to Add Glorious Sparkles to a Photo (With a Photoshop Action)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial you'll learn how to add glitter to a photo in Photoshop. If you love to put glitter on photos this tutorial is for you!

    2. 21 Glitch & VHS Photo Effects With Digital Photoshop Art Styles

      21 Glitch & VHS Photo Effects With Digital Photoshop Art Styles

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Create awesome VHS and Photoshop glitch effects in just one click with these amazing Photoshop Actions from Envato Elements!

    3. 25 Best Beer Mockups (Beer Bottles, Cans, Glasses: PSD and Mockup Generator)

      25 Best Beer Mockups (Beer Bottles, Cans, Glasses: PSD and Mockup Generator)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for beer can mockups? Here some top beer glass bottle mockups and can mockups available at Envato Elements and Placeit.

    4. 60 Totally Free Lessons in Graphic Design Theory

      60 Totally Free Lessons in Graphic Design Theory

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking to expand your knowledge? Check out this round-up of top lessons on graphic design theory and free graphic design courses online!

    5. 30+ Free Tattoo Fonts (Download Now to Use)

      30+ Free Tattoo Fonts (Download Now to Use)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for just the right fonts for tattoos? Well, check out this list of over 30 free tattoo fonts and tribal tattoo lettering ideas!

    6. A Brief History of Type

      A Brief History of Type

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Type design has a long and fascinating history. Here we’ll explore a brief history of typography and the history of fonts as we know them today! 

    7. 10 Best Classic Typewriter Fonts With Old (Vintage) Machine Styles

      10 Best Classic Typewriter Fonts With Old (Vintage) Machine Styles

      Tutorial • Beginner

      A classic typewriter font has such a vintage feel. Whether you're looking for an old typewriter font or a modern typewriter font, check out this review!

    8. Everything You Wanted to Know About Helvetica

      Everything You Wanted to Know About Helvetica

      Tutorial • Beginner

      What is Helvetica? What's the meaning of Helvetica? Who designed Helvetica? If you're a font history fan, here we'll go through all of these questions.

    9. How to Design a Vintage Travel Poster in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

      How to Design a Vintage Travel Poster in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Love cool vintage posters? Learn how to design a poster in a vintage style using Illustrator for vector illustrations and Photoshop for textures.

    10. What Is Art Nouveau?

      What Is Art Nouveau?

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this article, you'll learn what Art Nouveau is and the Art Nouveau characteristics so you can make your own Art Nouveau designs.

    11. The Different Types of Logo (With Design Ideas)

      The Different Types of Logo (With Design Ideas)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this article, we'll look at types of logo design, different logo styles, and logo style examples to inspire you.

    12. 39 Best Futuristic Fonts

      39 Best Futuristic Fonts

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for the best futuristic fonts? This list contains amazing futuristic font styles, perfect for your space, tech, or futuristic project.

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