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The Principles of Design
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!
Laura Keung
25 Aug 2022
Design & Illustration
Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline
Looking for a self-taught graphic design course? Wondering how to teach yourself graphic design? Find the best graphic design tutorials and resources here!
Sean Hodge
7 Sep 2022
Design & Illustration
65 Design Terms You Should Know
Want to learn more about fundamental design terminology? In this article, we cover 65 design terms that can help you put your visual work into words.
Laura Keung
29 May 2022
Design & Illustration
Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design
In this article, learn all about what brutalism is in graphic design and how 90s graphic design trends are influencing a new hybrid.
Laura Keung
9 Sep 2022
Design & Illustration

The Principles of Design

Laura Keung
25 Aug 2022
Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline

Sean Hodge
7 Sep 2022
65 Design Terms You Should Know

Laura Keung
29 May 2022
Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design

Laura Keung
9 Sep 2022

What Is Editorial Illustration? (& How to Get Into It)
In this tutorial, you'll learn what an editorial illustration is, the differences with other illustrator jobs, how to become an editorial illustrator, and...
Elizaveta Akimova
27 Sep 2020
Illustration
A Guide to Vintage Design Styles
What does retro style mean? Retro or vintage design refers to a broad range of graphic design styles which take influences and inspiration from different...
Grace Fussell
17 Jun 2020
Vintage
Pride Art & Graphic Design: From the Pink Triangle Origins to the Gilbert Font
Curious about the origins of Pride graphics? In this article, we'll take a look at the origins of the Pink Triangle, the Gilbert Baker pride flag, Keith...
Laura Keung
1 Jun 2020
Pride
Typeface vs. Font: What Is the Difference Between Them?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a font and a typeface? Well, wonder no more because that’s exactly what we’re clarifying today.
Nona Blackman
30 May 2020
Fonts
Finding Inspiration in Graphic Design History: 5 Aesthetics to Inspire Your Next Project
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...
Daisy Ein
13 Sep 2019
Design Theory
Icon Design: Adobe Illustrator vs. Affinity Designer
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,...
Andrei Stefan
30 Aug 2019
Icon Design
Smart vs. Stylish: How to Balance Design Principles With Design Trends
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...
Daisy Ein
23 Aug 2019
Graphic Design
How to Make Icons
Always wanted to learn what it takes to create your own icon, but never knew exactly where to start? Well, with this article, that's going to change. You'll...
Andrei Stefan
19 Jul 2019
Icon Design
The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Illustrator Swatches
In today's article, we will be talking about one of Illustrator's most underrated tools, the Swatches panel. From simple questions such as what are...
Andrei Stefan
26 Jun 2019
Adobe Illustrator
How to Create Your Own Brand Guidelines
InDesign templates can be great foundations for creating professional style guides, sometimes known as brand manuals or brand guidelines documents. Using...
Grace Fussell
24 Jun 2019
Branding
How to Make a (Good Looking) Poster
So you've decided you'd like to design a poster—but that's a little easier said than done, isn't it? Let's look at the ins and outs of great poster design:...
Daisy Ein
24 May 2019
Poster Design
Apply Design Principles to Your Professional Life
Feeling overwhelmed? Career uncertainty looming and putting a damper on your creative flow? Feeling the dreaded "art block" and can't seem to shake it? Let's...
Daisy Ein
10 May 2019
Design Theory