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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

How Fashion Influences Design
Graphic designers can learn a lot about color theory, application, and even design trends by following what's happening in fashion. In this article, learn...
Melody Nieves
6 May 2019
Fashion
Become a Better Designer by Exploring Universal Beauty: Myth vs. Reality
Beauty is a cultural obsession of ours. But is our sense of what is beautiful innate and universal, or is it socially constructed and changeable? Today we’ll...
Nona Blackman
25 Mar 2019
Design Theory
How Apple Ended Up Leading the Icon Design Trends
Have you ever wondered how Apple actually ended up leading the design trends when it comes to icons? Well, in today's article, we're going to examine how it...
Andrei Stefan
18 Dec 2018
Icon Design
How to Create an Amazing Gig Poster: 5 Awesome Design Tips
Gig posters are a fun project merging two of the best things, music and art. Here are 5 tips and 10 examples on how to get you started to designing posters!
Laura Keung
7 May 2018
Poster Design
10 Styles That Have Changed the Face of Icon Design
Let's explore the history and evolution of icons by looking at ten styles that have changed the face of icon design.
Andrei Stefan
7 Sep 2017
Icon Design
10 Design Tips for Creating Amazing Wedding Invitations
Designing wedding invitations can be scary—which style to choose? Which font to use? Go for pared-back elegance or flashy decadence? Vintage florals or...
Grace Fussell
27 Mar 2017
Design Theory
5 Typography Secrets to Transform Your Designs
At the heart of any great print design is beautiful, well-executed typography. The difference between ho-hum text and type that knocks your socks off is...
Grace Fussell
16 Nov 2016
Typography
How to Use Color to Set the Mood in Adobe Photoshop
Color sets the mood in every digital painting. So in this tutorial, digital artist Melody Nieves will show you how to paint three totally distinct moods in...
Melody Nieves
7 Sep 2016
Design Theory
Decode Graphic Design Jargon: Part 2
Ever emerged from a design meeting feeling more baffled than motivated? You’re not alone—graphic designers have a distinct and diverse set of words to...
Grace Fussell
6 Jul 2016
Design Theory
Decode Graphic Design Jargon: Part 1
Graphic designers can be a confusing bunch—sometimes it feels as if they’re speaking a completely different language. So this will be an indispensable guide...
Grace Fussell
4 May 2016
Design Theory
Advanced Color Theory: What Is Color Management?
This article defines terms such as Color Models, Color Spaces and Color Management and explains what, as a designer, you should know about it.
James Thomas
18 Apr 2016
Color Theory
10 Top Tips for Fashion Illustration
From clothes to accessories, fashion illustrations have a long history as a visual reference for a designer’s concepts or current fashion trends. What makes...
Mary Winkler
4 Mar 2016
Design Theory