In this course, you'll learn all about the rules of composition, master famous composition techniques like the rule of thirds, and learn how to use software to create the most striking designs. Watch the Full Rules of Composition Course Rules of Composition | FREE COURSE What You'll Learn What are the rules of composition? The principles of composition in design Famous composition techniques What is the rule of thirds? What is the golden ratio? Professional composition tips Which software to use for compositions And more! About Your Instructor Laura Keung I'm a design writer, me ..read more

What You'll Be Creating InDesign is the best Adobe tool for creating traditional and expertly crafted typography designs. Designers are often quick to jump over to Illustrator or Photoshop if they want to create more unique and contemporary text effects. However, with a little know-how, you can create cutting-edge, creative text effects and typography designs without ever having to leave InDesign. This Adobe InDesign tutorial shows you how to create five striking typographic designs using tools and tricks available to you in InDesign. You can follow these tutorials individually, and then twea ..read more

Colors are a powerful visual tool that can help us evoke certain emotions. In this course, you’ll learn all about the fundamentals of color theory that can help you create your own color palette. Watch the Full Color Theory for Beginners Course Color Theory for Beginners | FREE COURSE Jump to content in this section: Introduction What Is Color Theory in Art? Color Harmonies RGB and CMYK How to Create a Color Palette for Branding Conclusion Learn More About Design Theory What You'll Learn What is color theory in art? What are color harmonies? What are RGB and CMYK? How to ..read more

What is Affinity Designer? It's an award-winning graphics application with tons of possibilities. Learn how to use Affinity Designer in this quick start course. Watch the Full Affinity Designer Quick Start Course Affinity Designer Quick Start What You'll Learn What is Affinity Designer? How to use Affinity Designer Features like Affinity Designer brushes, tools, shapes, and more About Your Instructor Kezz Bracey I'm a designer & coder who works in the areas of  web design/development, game development, and digital art. In short, if it's creative and you can make it digita ..read more

What You'll Be Creating In today's tutorial, we will be creating our very own tri-fold brochure mockup. We will be putting together a tri-fold brochure template in Photoshop perfect for a creative agency or small business. However, you can use the same steps to create other sizes and styles as well. Just change the colors and images, and you're good to go.  Interested in video tutorials? The Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel will be your favorite place! Watch this new video to learn how to design a brochure in Photoshop: What You'll Learn in This Tri-Fold Brochure Template PSD Tutorial Most ..read more

Understanding the fundamentals of design is the first step to creating cohesive and harmonious visuals. When we look at a design piece, our eyes are looking at a composition. By carefully and thoughtfully arranging elements on a page, you are able to portray more than just visuals.  Design is made up of basic elements built into a structure that communicates a message. These elements are the building blocks you need to construct your design. These objects can be arranged in any way as part of your composition; we call this the principles of design. These principles are important concepts ..read more

Out with the old, in with the new graphic design trends for 2023! If you’re looking to give your projects a refresh, you won’t want to miss our edit of the latest graphic design trends, which include the techniques, typography, and type styles that are set to make an impact in the year ahead. Kross Neue Grotesk minimal 90s sans serif typeface. Discover what is trending in graphic design, from the growth of Cannabiz branding to dark mode digital, Pepto-Bismol pink, and the influence of the metaverse on graphic design. In 2023, expect to embrace a more experimental and eclectic approach to gra ..read more

In our annual font trend report, we gaze into our typography crystal ball and predict which trending typefaces and font trends will make a big impact in the design world in the year ahead. We foretell that font trends in 2023 will have an invigorating and eclectic mood, allowing designers to flex their typographic muscles more creatively than ever across print, web, and social media design.  Read on to discover what are the most popular trending fonts for 2023, from goofy sans serifs to subtle sci-fi fonts, 80s editorial typefaces to retro condensed type styles. If you want to stay ahead ..read more

Colour affects our emotions and behaviours and plays a critical role in designing a successful logo. Yet it’s one of the elements of logo design that small business owners who want to create their own logo feel the most uncertain about. So today, we’re going to help you understand a bit more about colour, how it affects our choices, and how to use it more effectively when creating your own logo. A Closer Look at Logo Colors, With Examples From Envato Elements Envato Elements is a great place to find the best logo colour schemes. Envato Elements offers over 5,000 logo designs to suit a wide va ..read more

There are lots of programs you can use to get creative work done, but there are few like Procreate. If you're unfamiliar with what it is, we've answered your burning questions here. We've also thrown in some of the best premium Procreate assets and free resources online. And if you prefer a visual lesson to reading, have a look at this short video from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel! What Is Procreate? Here's what we'll cover in this article: What Is Procreate? Is Procreate or Procreate Pocket Better? Does Procreate Have Cool Features? What File Types Does Procreate Use? Which On ..read more