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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 Create a Shadow Text Effect in Affinity Photo

      How to Create a Shadow Text Effect in Affinity Photo

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create an Affinity Photo text effect using only the text tool and shadows.

    2. Most Popular Sans Serif Fonts for 2023

      Most Popular Sans Serif Fonts for 2023

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Let's take a look at some of the most popular sans serif fonts for 2023. We'll learn what a sans serif font is and see some inspiring sans serif font examples.

    3. 24 Best Stencil Fonts

      24 Best Stencil Fonts

      Tutorial • Beginner

      This article is the perfect stop if you've been looking for the best stencil fonts! Check out over 24 creative fonts for stencils you can download today.

    4. How to Make Jagged Edges in Illustrator

      How to Make Jagged Edges in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Creating a zig-zag Illustrator effect can be a tricky and tedious process if done manually. However, Illustrator can create perfect zig-zags and more!

    5. How to Create 5 Awesome Gradient Effects in Adobe InDesign

      How to Create 5 Awesome Gradient Effects in Adobe InDesign

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to make a gradient in InDesign? Gradient effects are super easy to achieve, and they're an instant way of bringing your layouts up-to-date!

    6. How to Use the Gradient Tool in Illustrator

      How to Use the Gradient Tool in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Gradient Tool in Illustrator to add custom gradients to your vector artwork and designs. 

    7. Trending Cricut Projects for 2025: What''s the Next Big Thing?

      Trending Cricut Projects for 2025: What''s the Next Big Thing?

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Will some of the trending cricut projects of 2022 continue as a Cricut trend into 2023? Discover some of what we can expect to see in 2023!

    8. 20 Best Baseball Fonts

      20 Best Baseball Fonts

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Make awesome graphics with baseball fonts. Check out this list for inspiration and grab amazing baseball jersey fonts from Envato.

    9. 32 Best Nautical Fonts (Old Nautical, Tattoo and Sea Inspired Fonts)

      32 Best Nautical Fonts (Old Nautical, Tattoo and Sea Inspired Fonts)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for just the right nautical fonts for your sea-inspired project? Well, you'll be happy you found this list of the 33 best nautical fonts around.

    10. 10 Best Logo Colour Schemes & Combinations (With Examples)

      10 Best Logo Colour Schemes & Combinations (With Examples)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for a guide to colour meaning in logo design? Want to know how to choose the best logo colour combinations? Then this article is for you.

    11. 39 Best Fairytale Fonts (Fantasy Storybook Fonts)

      39 Best Fairytale Fonts (Fantasy Storybook Fonts)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Need a fairytale font for your next project? Check out this collection of fairytale fonts and storybook fonts from Envato Elements!

    12. 2000s Graphic Design: From the Y2K Aesthetic to Glitter Text and Emo

      2000s Graphic Design: From the Y2K Aesthetic to Glitter Text and Emo

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Interested in the early 2000s aesthetic? Learn about early 2000s graphic design trends and recreate them using Y2K graphics from Envato Elements.

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