Affinity Publisher is a brilliant app for desktop publishing, and these 15 tips will change your brain chemistry as a designer. From accessing Designer and Photo within the Publisher interface to generating designs from spreadsheet data, you will level up fast with these tips! If you prefer video content, then you can't miss this new video from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel. Learn the best Affinity Publisher tips here: What You'll Learn Access Designer and Photo Within Publisher Use Global Color Swatches Use the Paragraph Style Hierarchy Spell-Check Multiple Languages Use Data Merge t ..read more

Learn everything that you want to know about the seafoam green color. Find some great shades and variations of this color, and discover what color complements seafoam green the best. Get inspired! What Is Seafoam Green Color? Is seafoam blue or green? Well... it's a mixture of both, with a small tint of grey too. The overall mood of the color is affected by the green notes which are dominant, making it look refreshingly bright green but soft at the same time.  With a hex code of #93E9BE, this soft color associated with the ocean is often confused with mint green. While many people see th ..read more

AI's entry into the graphic design arena has sparked a flurry of questions, like "Will AI art replace artists?" and "Is AI design art really art?"  To be clear, AI isn't exactly the new kid on the block. Consider Google AI: it's been there since 2016, cleverly curating our video recommendations. So why is it suddenly hogging the limelight? Why the hype, and why now? Essentially, AI has only recently become widely accessible and, frankly, it's become incredibly relevant to designers and artists. We're going to delve into the nitty-gritty of designing with AI, explore the creation of AI-ge ..read more

In visual communication, we don’t get a lot of time to convey a message. In addition, our vocabulary of design elements is highly subjective and open to viewer interpretation. Visual hierarchy is an essential aspect of design. It governs how the elements of a composition are organized to guide the viewer's eye and ensure they receive the message the designer intended. Understanding visual hierarchy is crucial when learning graphic design, layout design, UI design, motion design, or any other visual communication medium. If you're a fan of video content, here's a new video from the Envato Tuts ..read more

What You'll Be Creating In this tutorial, I'll explain how to draw smoke and create a smoke design in Illustrator. You'll make a vector smoke brush and use it to create a cool smoke illustration. Get awesome, premium Illustrator brushes with a subscription to Envato Elements. For a low monthly fee, you'll get access to tons of creative digital items, including premium Illustrator assets. What You'll Learn in This Vector Smoke Brush Illustrator Tutorial How to draw smoke and create a vector smoke effect How to create Adobe Illustrator smoke brushes Watch this video to learn how to make a vec ..read more

Affinity Publisher is an award-winning desktop publishing tool. In this beginner-friendly course, you'll learn the basics of Affinity Publisher to create a project—no prior experience necessary. Affinity Publisher for Beginners | FREE COURSE Jump to content in this section: How to Use the Affinity Publisher Interface How to Set Up an Affinity Publisher Document How to Use Master Pages in Affinity Publisher How to Create Wireframes in Affinity Publisher How to Use Images in Affinity Publisher How to Work With Type in Affinity Publisher How to Work With Color in Affinity Publish ..read more

Color theory is one of the first things graphic designers get taught about. It deconstructs the subject of color, turning it into simple rules that can be easily applied in your work. It teaches you about the color wheel, primary/secondary/tertiary colors, color temperature, color harmonies, and color wheel psychology.  However, because this fundamental color theory is so fundamental, it simplifies certain issues and skips over some nuances. After all, these are basic rules that are only supposed to give you a general overview of the concept of color, all in one. But if you want to be a ..read more

We can't stress how essential it's to learn the fundamentals of design. The internet has made it easy for us to share information and learn new skills. Today, we've put together a list of free graphic design theory lessons for you.  We often see only the result of a design process and not much of the behind-the-scenes work. We often wonder about the 'why' and 'how' of the process. These 60 excellent graphic design theory lessons will help you understand the process a bit better. Short on Time? It's no surprise designers usually work on tight deadlines. If you are looking for a solid reso ..read more

Expand your creative skills with this incredible set of Illustrator tutorials that cover a wide range of subjects, from simple icons to patterns and detailed illustrations. We've rounded up some of the best tutorials here to help get your creativity flowing and to polish up your skills. If you want a comprehensive introduction, check out how to learn Adobe Illustrator in our three-hour video course. It's completely free to watch and will take you through all the important features of the software. Adobe Illustrator for Beginners | FREE COURSE Or if you want individual tutorials for Illust ..read more

What types of backgrounds are the perfect graphic designer backgrounds? Here's a collection of some of the best background graphics from Envato Elements to add to your collection. If you're looking for background design ideas or trendy backgrounds, you're in the right place. Space Background for Graphic Design Watercolor Graphic Design Background Paper Graphic Background Designs Cool Design Backgrounds Polygon Trendy Backgrounds Bokeh Designer Backgrounds Envato Elements is an amazing source for some of the best background graphics out there. It's packed with c ..read more