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. 30 Stylish Vintage Fonts

      30 Stylish Vintage Fonts

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for a touch of timeless in your projects? Then you'll need old-timey fonts. Check out these beautiful vintage fonts to download today!

    2. 35 Stylish Lookbook Template Designs (Brand, Fashion, Product, and More)

      35 Stylish Lookbook Template Designs (Brand, Fashion, Product, and More)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In search of lookbook ideas? Check out these fashion lookbook examples from Envato Elements and save lots of time!

    3. Rules of Composition

      Rules of Composition

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this course, you'll learn all about the rules of composition, famous composition techniques like the rule of thirds, composition tips, and more!

    4. Movie Poster Design 101: The Anatomy of a Movie Poster

      Movie Poster Design 101: The Anatomy of a Movie Poster

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to make a movie poster? Consider this your ultimate guide to the anatomy of movie poster design and discover top movie poster ideas.

    5. 31 Best Sci-Fi Fonts (Science and Retro Styles)

      31 Best Sci-Fi Fonts (Science and Retro Styles)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      If you need high-quality sci-fi fonts, check out this list of the 31 best sci-fi fonts you can find at Envato Elements!

    6. How to Draw a Star Step by Step (Multiple Points!)

      How to Draw a Star Step by Step (Multiple Points!)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to draw a star the easy way? In this tutorial, you'll apply geometrical principles and learn how to draw a star step by step!

    7. How to Make, Save, and Load Gradient Swatches in Illustrator

      How to Make, Save, and Load Gradient Swatches in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome to How to Make a Gradient Swatch in Illustrator! In this tutorial, you'll learn the process of how to make and how to save a gradient in Illustrator.

    8. How to Create a Pastel Gradient Background

      How to Create a Pastel Gradient Background

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn how to create a pastel gradient background in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop by following this pastel background tutorial.

    9. Color Theory for Beginners

      Color Theory for Beginners

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Colors are a powerful visual tool that can help us evoke certain emotions. In this course, you’ll learn all about the fundamentals of color theory.

    10. 20 Best Art Nouveau Fonts (Stylish Fonts to Download)

      20 Best Art Nouveau Fonts (Stylish Fonts to Download)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for fonts that capture the romantic and ornate style of Art Nouveau? Today we'll share 20 of the best Art Nouveau fonts from Envato Elements.

    11. 35 Cool Funky Fonts (Funky 70s and Retro Disco Fonts)

      35 Cool Funky Fonts (Funky 70s and Retro Disco Fonts)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Today we pay homage to the 1970s by highlighting 35 of the coolest funky fonts of the era that you can find at Envato Elements

    12. A Clever Collection of the 40+ Best Ambigram Examples (2025)

      A Clever Collection of the 40+ Best Ambigram Examples (2025)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn what an ambigram is and witness them in action with this list of ambigram examples. They will inspire you to design your own rotational ambigram!

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