Shillington

JUNE 15, 2023

These resources can teach you everything from the basics of color theory to advanced design software techniques. It requires an understanding of color theory, typography, composition principles, software proficiency and communication skills—more on this later! Can I learn graphic design on my own?

Graphic Design 72

Graphic Design Graphic Color Theory Portfolio 72

Shillington

MAY 18, 2023

From color theory and typography to layout and composition, mastering these fundamentals will help you to create visually compelling and effective designs that stand out from the crowd. As a self-taught graphic designer, understanding the fundamentals of this field is crucial.

Graphic Design 98

Graphic Design Graphic Portfolio Programming 98

Envato Tuts+

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

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.

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Color Theory Color Color Schemes Graphic Design 52

Tuts Plus

JUNE 17, 2020

For example, a designer can use 50s design elements such as fonts and mid-century illustration to give something a 50s art style or retro graphic design, and combine this with aged textures to give the impression of ageing. How to Create a Vintage Portrait Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop Get inspiration from the past!

Arts and Crafts 98

Arts and Crafts Graphic Design Photoshop Textures 98

Inkbot Design

APRIL 24, 2024

You’ll become familiar (if not proficient) with programs like: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) You should expect to become fluent in using popular industry-standard packages such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign, etc.) What software/tools will I need to learn?

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Education Graphic Design Graphic Programming 69

Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In just two years of full-time study, you'll gain a foundation in essential skills like: Digital illustration & photo editing Page layout principles Typography Color theory Print and digital design processes You get exposure to the graphic design basics at the associate's level.

Graphic Design 97

Graphic Design Graphic Internet and Software Development Programming 97

Just Creative

APRIL 5, 2020

Here are the best logo design creation kits, brand identity packages and bundles for both Photoshop and Illustrator. Part of what makes Illustrator and Photoshop so appealing for designers is the ability to create stunning, beautiful, high-quality logos and with the Logo Creation Kit from Zeppelin Graphics, you can do just that.

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Brand Branding Photoshop Vectors 280

Speckyboy Design Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Color Theory. Don’t just copy other people’s color schemes without understanding why and how they arrived at their color choices. Colors have a myriad of different meanings and associations attached to them, both by the designer and by the viewers. Become a Photoshop/Illustrator Expert.

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Color Schemes Templates Client Color Theory 81

Envato Tuts+

JUNE 24, 2023

Here, sea foam green along with pastel green and any other pastel colors work in perfect harmony. The soft, pretty colors create a soothing feeling, and they would pair together almost anywhere, but we see them doing well on social media, in gentle illustrations, and for beautiful romantic wedding designs. Take a look!

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Color Inspiration Color Schemes Coding 52

Design Freebies

MAY 19, 2020

Here’s a fun trick you can use to analyze an iconset: copy any full preview shot of a full iconset into Photoshop (or another program) and convert it to grayscale. When you look at a design in grayscale it forces you to only see tone but not actual colors. The best way to seriously improve is by practicing and cloning other icons.

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Color Schemes Arts and Crafts Color Color Theory 52

Shillington

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With Shillington’s online graphic design course, you’ll learn all the essential skills and programs— Adobe InDesign , Illustrator and Photoshop and Figma —used by graphic designers, as well as an in depth understanding of how to work as a designer, in l online studios that perfectly replicate a working studio environment.

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Graphic Design Graphic Programming Publication 52

Shillington

APRIL 19, 2021

There are a many courses online taught by industry leaders to help you get a well rounded education in the essentials of graphic design such as design principles, color theory, typography, idea generation, mastering design programs (ie: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), portfolio development and presentation.

Graphic Design 98

Graphic Design Graphic Self-employed Portfolio 98

Envato Tuts+

JANUARY 19, 2014

50 Totally Free Lessons in Graphic Design Theory. Color, Texture, and Imagery. It's important to understand the basics of color theory and get a feel for how to work with colors. Color can make areas of a design pop off the page or recede into the background. Photoshop in 60 Seconds: RGB vs. CMYK.

Graphic Design 97

Graphic Design Graphic Portfolio Arts and Crafts 97

Shillington

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The characters are created within a vector-based program like Adobe Illustrator before transitioning to an application like Fontographer for further refinement. Designers learn about the meaning of each color, color combinations and how the palettes can be used for emotive impact.

Graphic Design 104

Graphic Design Graphic Adobe Portfolio 104

Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Visual Design Theory – Understanding color theory, the basics of composition, and how to use typography among other things are all necessary for designing visually appealing websites. Adobe Creative Suite – Adobe XD (Figma alternative), Photoshop and Illustrator (graphic design), etc.

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Web Design Web Design Portfolio Coding 126

SpyreStudios

JULY 13, 2021

Photoshop Down & Dirty Tricks for Designers. This large 350+ page compilation was put together by Corey Barker, creator of Planet Photoshop. Anyone who wants to learn Photoshop in a step-by-step process will get a lot from this book. Photoshop Compositing Secrets. Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book (2021 Release).

Textures 98

Textures Photoshop Web Design Web Design 98

Envato Tuts+

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Illustrator in 60 Seconds: The Perspective Grid. Perspective grids are one of those tools in Adobe Illustrator that not many people know how to use. Isometric vectors are an awesome trend of illustration that look hard to create but are in fact super easy. Color Theory. The 5 Problems With Fundamental Color Theory.

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Graphic Design Color Theory Graphic Fonts 119

Envato Tuts+

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Low angle view image of a crowded residential building When it comes to art or illustration, this Mernet Larsen artwork is a great representation of multiple unusual points of view. Applications like Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator allow us to create grids to create compositions easily. In InDesign, create a new file.

Color 81

Color Photoshop Adobe Photography 81

Tuts Plus

DECEMBER 28, 2019

It's a good way to establish hierarchy early on and put ideas around the canvas for illustrations, icons etc. Color is a big deal and if you're kinda bad with it (like I am) it helps to leave it for a later stage. I use Adobe Illustrator (sometimes just for the laying out part). Know your tools.

Infographics 90

Infographics Graphic Design Arts and Crafts Graphic 90

Envato Tuts+

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When you’ve brushed up on the modern graphic design trends, put your ideas into action with on-trend templates, graphics, and illustrations from Envato Elements. VR Isometric Illustration. Adobe Photoshop. VR headset mockups for Photoshop. Pink Actions Photoshop action. Cannabis Products Postcard. Think Pink.

Graphic Design 59

Graphic Design Graphic Templates Fonts 59

Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A shorter class than most, the Creating Brand Systems course is designed with designers, illustrators, enthusiasts, and creative in mind. Learn Adobe Photoshop from Scratch. A comprehensive course that introduces beginners and experienced users alike to professional Photoshop principles. Alison Free Online Courses.

Graphic Design 362

Graphic Design Graphic Internet and Software Development Adobe 362

Smashing Magazine Graphics

JANUARY 5, 2022

Are you also pretty good at illustration? We can all design a login screen in Figma (or in Illustrator, Affinity Designer, or any design app of your choice), but can all of us talk about it, write the copy, apply some illustrative flourish, or plan the entire user journey? Okay, show us how and why. Show it off. Make it known.

Magazine 108

Magazine Production Color Theory Color 108

CGIA

JANUARY 10, 2023

Experience With Design and Prototyping Tools Working knowledge of UX/UI design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Proto.io, Sketch, Adobe XD, and Invision Studio is a must for any designer. Other concepts like color theory will also be required.

Production 52

Production Color Schemes Digital Adobe 52

Inspiration Feed

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Color selection is a stage in a design process that requires both smart thinking and gut feeling. In today’s digital era, you can have as many colors and color combinations as you like. The human eye can see millions of…

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Color Schemes Color Digital Color Theory 52

Graphic Mama

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This trend is very adaptable to all formats from illustrations and animation, to web design and typography. Design Collaboration Illustration by tubik.arts. Creative Break Illustration by tubik.arts. 3D Illustration for Altrüus Gifting App by Igor Pavlinski. 3D Glass Card Illustration by M Wildan Cahya Syarief.

Graphic Design 145

Graphic Design Graphic Arts and Crafts Animation 145

Canva

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Color is a powerful tool for designers, so it makes sense that a carefully arranged and consistent palette would be an important step in all design endeavors. When compiling a color palette, it might be worth looking into color theory and past uses of color. Consider your medium.

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Templates Fonts Color Graphic 141

Design Beep

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

AI format was developed by Adobe Illustrator for vector images. PSD (Photoshop Document) is a format for uncompressed raster images. Clients who do not have Adobe Photoshop installed will not be able to open this file. Color Theory. There are free stock photos (their number is very limited) and licensed ones.

Graphic Design 59

Graphic Design Graphic Color Fonts 59

Envato Tuts+

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Photoshop is the tool of choice for many artists. So in order to show you how endless the possibilities are, we present you with over 100 of the best free advanced Photoshop tutorials from around the web. Try our Photoshop in 60 Seconds series to learn quick tips in under a minute! Advanced Photoshop for Everyone | FREE COURSE.

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Photoshop Adobe Animation Color 52

Graphic Mama

JANUARY 27, 2021

It’s entirely visual with a well- crafted colorful illustration with fun characters that instantly reveal the main concept: what animals live underground. The infographic CVs is ideal for illustrators, designers, marketers, and developers. Comparison Infographics Example (Illustrator Vs Photoshop by M.A.Kather).

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Infographics Inspiration Fonts Color 52