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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. 40+ Cool Star Logo Designs

      40+ Cool Star Logo Designs

      Tutorial • Beginner

      If you want a cool star logo design to represent your brand, we've got you covered. Here are the top designs of stars from Envato Elements and Placeit!

    2. 36 Best Powerful Logos With Lightning Bolt Designs

      36 Best Powerful Logos With Lightning Bolt Designs

      Tutorial • Beginner

      If you want to create a powerful logo with a lightning bolt shape, check out these premium lightning logo designs from Envato Elements and Placeit.

    3. The Principles of Design

      The Principles of Design

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering what goes into the creation of a successful design piece? Learn the principles of design, see examples of the principles of design, and more!

    4. 20+ Must-Have Retro Condensed Fonts (Trend for 2023!)

      20+ Must-Have Retro Condensed Fonts (Trend for 2023!)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for a font that'll bring a cool vintage vibe to your next project? Why not try one of these retro condensed fonts from Envato Elements.

    5. 20 Quirky & Cool Sans Serif Fonts (Trend for 2023)

      20 Quirky & Cool Sans Serif Fonts (Trend for 2023)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      When you need fun sans serif fonts to complement a quirky project, head to Envato Elements to find a stunning selection of fonts that put the Q in quirky!

    6. 20+ Cool Classic Modernist Fonts (Swiss Style Fonts)

      20+ Cool Classic Modernist Fonts (Swiss Style Fonts)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Ever reliable, elegant, and stylish, Swiss-style sans serifs are the go-to fonts for both digital and print projects. Find the best ones for 2023 here!

    7. How to Create a Perspective Grid in Photoshop

      How to Create a Perspective Grid in Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this Photoshop perspective grid tutorial, I'll show you how to create a perspective grid that you can turn into a brush or a custom shape for future use.

    8. 24 Unique Photoshop Text Effects That Grab Your Attention!

      24 Unique Photoshop Text Effects That Grab Your Attention!

      Tutorial • Beginner

      When you want to create unique text that will grab your viewer's attention, head to Envato Elements to find a stunning selection of Photoshop text effects.

    9. How to Make a Texture Brush in Illustrator

      How to Make a Texture Brush in Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      If you like textures and you enjoy drawing in Illustrator, this tutorial is for you. Learn to easily create textured illustrator brushes!

    10. How to Create a Retro Long Shadow Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Retro Long Shadow Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Wondering how to add drop shadow to text in Illustrator? Here you'll learn how to create long shadow text in Illustrator and more tips!

    11. What Fonts Are Trending Now and Font Trends for 2022

      What Fonts Are Trending Now and Font Trends for 2022

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking to update your font book for 2022? Consider this your guide to the most popular 2022 fonts and brand new trending fonts for this year.

    12. 30 Cool Retro Fonts to Download in 2023

      30 Cool Retro Fonts to Download in 2023

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Fan of retro aesthetic fonts? Here you'll find retro fonts 70s styles, 80s retro fonts, groovy retro fonts, and more! All from Envato Elements.

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