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.
Read moreRead less
All content
Courses
Tutorials

Getting started with Theory

  • 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. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, November 2019 Edition

      Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, November 2019 Edition

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Hello, and welcome back to our monthly community feature! Each month, we'll take a look at a selection of content created and submitted by you—the Envato...

    2. 22 Illustrator Tutorials for Creating Isometric Illustration

      22 Illustrator Tutorials for Creating Isometric Illustration

      Tutorial • Beginner

      We're all looking to improve our vector illustration skills, and if your focus is on learning illustration or icon design, then getting familiar with how to...

    3. How to Create a Photoshop Color Effect Action

      How to Create a Photoshop Color Effect Action

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Learn how to create a beautiful color photo effect using Photoshop filters with this easy tutorial.

    4. Free Art from Mixkit: 3 Artists You Should Know

      Free Art from Mixkit: 3 Artists You Should Know

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Have you discovered the wondrous free art at Mixkit? Check out the incredible royalty-free illustration styles from these three artists.

    5. International Artist Feature: Tunisia

      International Artist Feature: Tunisia

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Today, we're catching up with four amazing artists from the North African country of Tunisia.

    6. Finding Inspiration in Graphic Design History: 5 Aesthetics to Inspire Your Next Project

      Finding Inspiration in Graphic Design History: 5 Aesthetics to Inspire Your Next Project

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for inspiration? Why not consider taking a look at the past—graphic design history, that is. In this article, we'll take a look at five different...

    7. Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, September 2019 Edition

      Envato Tuts+ Community Challenge: Created by You, September 2019 Edition

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome to our monthly feature of fantastic tutorial results created by you, the Envato Tuts+ community! Check out this set of results and join in for the...

    8. Icon Design: Adobe Illustrator vs. Affinity Designer

      Icon Design: Adobe Illustrator vs. Affinity Designer

      Tutorial • Beginner

      For years now, Adobe has been regarded as the king of digital creative suites, but recently more and more alternatives have started to take shape,...

    9. 50 Dirty, Filthy Grunge Photoshop Effects Tutorials

      50 Dirty, Filthy Grunge Photoshop Effects Tutorials

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      The grunge movement in design combines rips, tears, decay, smears and scratches to form a dark and gritty result. Here we've collected fifty of the best ever...

    10. International Artist Feature: Algeria

      International Artist Feature: Algeria

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today, we're catching up with four amazing artists from the North African country of Algeria.

    11. Smart vs. Stylish: How to Balance Design Principles With Design Trends

      Smart vs. Stylish: How to Balance Design Principles With Design Trends

      Tutorial • Beginner

      A strong design is more than strong application of the principles of design; it's also in tune with aesthetics, be they trends or visual styles that make the...

    12. Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 24

      Art for All: Celebrate Diversity in Design—Volume 24

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome back to our Diversity in Design series on Envato Tuts+. Discover three talented artists with inspiring styles you'll love.

    Related Categories

    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Drawing
    Adobe InDesign