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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 content:

    1. What Is Geometric Design?

      What Is Geometric Design?

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn the basics of geometric design and discover 34 of the best geometric designs from Envato Elements.

    2. How to Create an Isometric Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create an Isometric Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple isometric text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

    3. 100+ Best Grunge Textures (Overlays, Film, PNG, PSD, Vector)

      100+ Best Grunge Textures (Overlays, Film, PNG, PSD, Vector)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Give your photos and other images more depth and tactility when you add grunge texture overlays from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver.

    4. How to Create a Dusty Texture From Scratch

      How to Create a Dusty Texture From Scratch

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      In this tutorial, we'll create a dusty overlay texture from scanned paper, and I will show you how to apply this texture to your image.

    5. How to Create Realistic Watercolor Photoshop Brushes From Scratch

      How to Create Realistic Watercolor Photoshop Brushes From Scratch

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a watercolor brush in Photoshop from scratch. We'll also review some of the best watercolor brushes from Envato...

    6. How to Make a Logo Look Vintage in Photoshop

      How to Make a Logo Look Vintage in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a logo look vintage in Photoshop using smart filters and free textures.

    7. 30+ Free Signature Fonts (Script Fonts to Download Now)

      30+ Free Signature Fonts (Script Fonts to Download Now)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Try a cool signature font and create a unique signature you can be proud of. Today we'll share with you over 30 free signature fonts as well as a selection...

    8. How to Create Vector Glitches Using Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create Vector Glitches Using Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial, you will learn to create three different glitch techniques using Adobe Illustrator. We will work with vectors, allowing us to resize the...

    9. Trend Watch: Duotones

      Trend Watch: Duotones

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Apply your favorite colors to photos, typography, and more! Today, we'll explore the duotone effect. Let's take a look at its key features and a few of our...

    10. 9 Best Font Manager Apps for Mac, Windows, Linux and Online

      9 Best Font Manager Apps for Mac, Windows, Linux and Online

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn why you should consider using font management software and I’ll outline some of the most popular font manager packages for Windows and Mac users.

    11. 60 Best Design and Illustration Tutorials & Videos of 2020!

      60 Best Design and Illustration Tutorials & Videos of 2020!

      Tutorial • Beginner

      2020 was a bit of a rubbish year overall, but over on Envato Tuts+, we kept publishing our free educational content and even increased our free video courses...

    12. What Will Be the Graphic Design Trends for 2021?

      What Will Be the Graphic Design Trends for 2021?

      Tutorial • Beginner

      2020 was quite a year, but things are starting to look brighter, with optimistic design, soothing colour palettes, and activist-infused design paving the way...

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