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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

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    1. What Is the Memphis Style?

      What Is the Memphis Style?

      Tutorial • Beginner

      If you love unashamedly brash and bold colors and patterns, you’ll be very happy to hear that the Memphis Style, the design style pioneered by the 1980s...

    2. How to Create a Set of Glitches in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Set of Glitches in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Experimental glitches are not only used to depict the 80s—nowadays they're also used to convey a robotic, trendy feel. Here is a quick and easy way to create...

    3. How to Design an "Eid Al-Fitr" Greeting Card in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Design an "Eid Al-Fitr" Greeting Card in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Learn to create a seamless Arabesque pattern, tailor Arabic type, and design a holiday card to celebrate Eid al-Fitr!

    4. How to Create a Jordan 'Hatta' Scarf Design With Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Jordan 'Hatta' Scarf Design With Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Want to learn easily how to create an Middle Eastern headdress pattern design? Join me in this quick tutorial.

    5. Is There Cheating in Art? How to Be a Real Artist

      Is There Cheating in Art? How to Be a Real Artist

      Tutorial • Beginner

      "It's not real art, it's cheating!" You might have heard it, but what does it really mean? How can you cheat... or win in art? What does it mean to be...

    6. International Artist Feature: Hong Kong

      International Artist Feature: Hong Kong

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today we're catching up with six incredible artists from Hong Kong, home of incredible history, a bustling...

    7. How to Create a Sci-Fi, Robot Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Sci-Fi, Robot Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Intermediate

      Test out your skills with a sci-fi theme. In this tutorial, Melody Nieves will show you how to make an 80s-inspired robot photo manipulation in Adobe Photoshop.

    8. How to Create a Glitch Effect Poster in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

      How to Create a Glitch Effect Poster in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      The glitch effect is a major trend in 2018 and is quickly becoming a desirable effect that creates a nostalgic feel related to VHS. Here is an easy technique...

    9. 12 Best Online Photo Editors for Filters and Effects (Free + Paid)

      12 Best Online Photo Editors for Filters and Effects (Free + Paid)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      New to photo editing and looking for free photo editing software? Check out this list of the best photo editors for exciting effects and filters.

    10. How to Create a Traditional Indian Kolam Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

      How to Create a Traditional Indian Kolam Pattern in Adobe Illustrator

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Are you interested in Indian culture? If so, read this tutorial and learn how to create a traditional Indian pattern called kolam in Adobe Illustrator.

    11. How to Create a Sci-Fi Scan-Line Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      How to Create a Sci-Fi Scan-Line Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Use layer styles to create a super quick and easy sci-fi scan-line text effect in Adobe Photoshop.

    12. Illustrator in 60 Seconds: The Perspective Grid

      Illustrator in 60 Seconds: The Perspective Grid

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Always wanted to use the Perspective Grid but never knew how? If that's the case then you should definitely check out this video which will help you...

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