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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
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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
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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
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65 Design Terms You Should Know

Laura Keung
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Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design

Laura Keung
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Invisible Forces: Alignment, Direction, and Focus
This is the first in a three-part series about these forces, so let’s begin with alignment, direction, and focus.
David Kadavy
27 Jul 2016
Design Theory
A Comprehensive Guide to Typography Basics
If you’re learning web design from zero and want to significantly improve your typography chops, then this article is written for you. We will cover...
Ed Wassermann
9 Jun 2016
Typography
A Comprehensive Introduction to Grids in Web Design
If you’ve never dabbled with using grids in your designs, this article is written for you. In it you’ll learn the basic lingo, theory, and will see through...
Ed Wassermann
18 May 2016
Grids
A Comprehensive Introduction to Color in Design
This article aims to give you a comprehensive introduction to the deepest of design rabbit holes: color. It will introduce you to the most important lingo...
Ed Wassermann
10 May 2016
Color Theory
A Comprehensive Introduction to Visual Design
This comprehensive guide will cover the fundamentals of visual design principles, demonstrated with plenty of illustrations to deepen your understanding....
Ed Wassermann
26 Apr 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
Making Your Web Designs More Effective With the Golden Ratio
The Golden Ratio is used within graphic layouts of all kinds, especially to balance content that is text heavy. It can help designers create hierarchy and...
Joel
10 Aug 2015
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How They Did It: Shopify - It’s All About the Details
If you haven't ever heard of Shopify before, perhaps you have taken up residence under a rock. Shopify is one of the most popular services for creating...
Jonathan Cutrell
27 Oct 2014
Shopify
The Web Designers’ Guide to Photo Selection
Photographic images grab our attention and trigger an almost instantaneous response when we encounter them. They are therefore an important part of any...
Marko Prljic
16 Jul 2014
Photography
Tips to Help You Properly Mix Text With Imagery
In this article, we will discuss five different aspects of placing text over images that will help you properly mix copy and imagery.
Jonathan Cutrell
8 Jul 2014
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6 Beginner “Safety First” Color Guidelines for the Web
In this tutorial I’ll be sharing with you six sure fire, “can’t go wrong” guidelines you can follow to get a foundational grasp on working with color in web...
Kezz Bracey
26 Jun 2014
Color Theory
9 Quick Wins for Halfway-Decent Design
To truly design something well, you need a deep understanding of what you're designing, and who you're designing for, as well as a deft mastery of the tools...
David Kadavy
13 Feb 2014
Design Theory

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