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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. 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.

    2. 34 Best InDesign Photobook Templates (Ready to Download Now)

      34 Best InDesign Photobook Templates (Ready to Download Now)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Want to show off your favorite photos in a beautiful photobook template? Find the best photobook template to make a memorable presentation in a snap.

    3. 30+ Best Product Catalogue Templates (Catalogue Design to Download)

      30+ Best Product Catalogue Templates (Catalogue Design to Download)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for the perfect product catalogue template? We'll take a look at the best catalogue designs from Envato Elements for your next project.

    4. The 5 Problems With Fundamental Color Theory

      The 5 Problems With Fundamental Color Theory

      Tutorial • Beginner

      The rules of fundamental color theory are simple, right? In this article, I'll show you some nuances that the original theory doesn't talk about.

    5. How to Add Glorious Sparkles to a Photo (With a Photoshop Action)

      How to Add Glorious Sparkles to a Photo (With a Photoshop Action)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      In this tutorial you'll learn how to add glitter to a photo in Photoshop. If you love to put glitter on photos this tutorial is for you!

    6. 21 Glitch & VHS Photo Effects With Digital Photoshop Art Styles

      21 Glitch & VHS Photo Effects With Digital Photoshop Art Styles

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Create awesome VHS and Photoshop glitch effects in just one click with these amazing Photoshop Actions from Envato Elements!

    7. 25 Best Beer Mockups (Beer Bottles, Cans, Glasses: PSD and Mockup Generator)

      25 Best Beer Mockups (Beer Bottles, Cans, Glasses: PSD and Mockup Generator)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for beer can mockups? Here some top beer glass bottle mockups and can mockups available at Envato Elements and Placeit.

    8. 60 Totally Free Lessons in Graphic Design Theory

      60 Totally Free Lessons in Graphic Design Theory

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking to expand your knowledge? Check out this round-up of top lessons on graphic design theory and free graphic design courses online!

    9. 30+ Free Tattoo Fonts (Download Now to Use)

      30+ Free Tattoo Fonts (Download Now to Use)

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Looking for just the right fonts for tattoos? Well, check out this list of over 30 free tattoo fonts and tribal tattoo lettering ideas!

    10. A Brief History of Type

      A Brief History of Type

      Tutorial • Beginner

      Type design has a long and fascinating history. Here we’ll explore a brief history of typography and the history of fonts as we know them today! 

    11. 10 Best Classic Typewriter Fonts With Old (Vintage) Machine Styles

      10 Best Classic Typewriter Fonts With Old (Vintage) Machine Styles

      Tutorial • Beginner

      A classic typewriter font has such a vintage feel. Whether you're looking for an old typewriter font or a modern typewriter font, check out this review!

    12. Everything You Wanted to Know About Helvetica

      Everything You Wanted to Know About Helvetica

      Tutorial • Beginner

      What is Helvetica? What's the meaning of Helvetica? Who designed Helvetica? If you're a font history fan, here we'll go through all of these questions.

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