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href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/adobe-illustrator' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/illustrator@2x-28d4b24704ddcc1b89b4.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Adobe Illustrator </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe InDesign'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/adobe-indesign' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/indesign@2x-5d69ac1ad7ff2d7278ca.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Adobe InDesign </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Affinity Designer'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/affinity-designer' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/affinity_designer@2x-e69ef559fb7a1e507c86.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Affinity Designer </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Affinity Photo'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/affinity-photo' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/affinity_photo@2x-e1859e202b4b27252ed2.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Affinity Photo </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Affinity Publisher'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/affinity-publisher' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/affinity_publisher@2x-9504a4b72ffbc8149ef6.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Affinity Publisher </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Procreate'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/procreate' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/procreate@2x-902df43890c35eb287be.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Procreate </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='PaintTool SAI'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/painttool-sai' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/paint_tool_sai@2x-ed7a8a1515b6284fddae.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> PaintTool SAI </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Pixelmator'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/pixelmator' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/pixelmator@2x-6164fdb2c3d8d785d844.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Pixelmator </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='CorelDRAW'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/coreldraw' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/coreldraw@2x-5ee61822ae33ff9a74c6.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> CorelDRAW </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Inkscape'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/inkscape' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/inkscape@2x-83eb54ad4756d5e7dcb7.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Inkscape </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Sketch'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/sketch' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/sketch@2x-06b2d1b0b5e67fbd7a46.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Sketch </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Design Space'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/design-space' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/cricut@2x-8ba4bf38b0ec7ea18673.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Design Space </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='AI Tools'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/ai-tools' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/ai_tools@2x-829ddec496349c126fb9.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> AI Tools </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Drawing/Illustration'> <a href='javascript:' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Drawing/Illustration </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-new'> <div class='global-nav__mobile-new'> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-open-header'> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-back-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-left'></i> </a> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-close-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection global-nav#toggleSecondLevelSection global-nav#toggle'> <i class='fa fa-times'></i> </a> </section> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading '> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-title'> Drawing/Illustration </span> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-text'> View all Drawing/Illustration </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> </section> <div class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links-title '>Learn Illustration</div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Vectors'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/vectors' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Vectors </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Digital Painting'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/digital-painting' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Digital Painting </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Character Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/character-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Character Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Pixel Art'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/pixel-art' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Pixel Art </span> </a> </li> </ul> <div class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links-title '>Learn Drawing</div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Animals'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/animals' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Animals </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Drawing Theory'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/drawing-theory' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Drawing Theory </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Human Anatomy'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/human-anatomy' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Human Anatomy </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Cartoons & Comics'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/cartoons-comics' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Cartoons & Comics </span> </a> </li> </ul> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links-title '> popular software in Drawing/Illustration </div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Illustrator'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/compatible-with/adobe-illustrator' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/illustrator@2x-28d4b24704ddcc1b89b4.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Adobe Illustrator </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Procreate'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/compatible-with/procreate' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/procreate@2x-902df43890c35eb287be.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Procreate </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Graphic Design'> <a href='javascript:' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Graphic Design </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-new'> <div class='global-nav__mobile-new'> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-open-header'> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-back-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-left'></i> </a> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-close-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection global-nav#toggleSecondLevelSection global-nav#toggle'> <i class='fa fa-times'></i> </a> </section> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading '> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-title'> Graphic Design </span> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-text'> View all Graphic Design </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> </section> <div class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links-title empty-title'></div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Techniques & Workflow'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/techniques-workflow' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Techniques & Workflow </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Photo Manipulation'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/photo-manipulation' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Photo Manipulation </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Infographics'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/infographics' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Infographics </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='3D Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/3d-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> 3D Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Print Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/print-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Print Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Apparel Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/apparel-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Apparel Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Logo Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/logo-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Logo Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Icon Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/icon-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Icon Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Packaging Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/packaging-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Packaging Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Book Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/book-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Book Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Branding'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/branding' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Branding </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Motion Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/motion-design' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Motion Design </span> </a> </li> </ul> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links-title '> popular software in Graphic Design </div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Photoshop'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/compatible-with/adobe-photoshop' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/photoshop@2x-a29220d436d04d0f74ba.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Adobe Photoshop </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Illustrator'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/compatible-with/adobe-illustrator' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/illustrator@2x-28d4b24704ddcc1b89b4.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Adobe Illustrator </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe InDesign'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/compatible-with/adobe-indesign' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/indesign@2x-5d69ac1ad7ff2d7278ca.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Adobe InDesign </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Affinity Designer'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/compatible-with/affinity-designer' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/affinity_designer@2x-e69ef559fb7a1e507c86.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Affinity Designer </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Typography'> <a href='javascript:' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Typography </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-new'> <div class='global-nav__mobile-new'> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-open-header'> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-back-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-left'></i> </a> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-close-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection global-nav#toggleSecondLevelSection global-nav#toggle'> <i class='fa fa-times'></i> </a> </section> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading '> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-title'> Typography </span> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/typography' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-text'> View all Typography </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> </section> <div class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links-title empty-title'></div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Fonts'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/typography/s/fonts' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Fonts </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Hand Lettering'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/typography/s/hand-lettering' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Hand Lettering </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Web Typography'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/typography/s/web-typography' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Web Typography </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Add-Ons'> <a href='javascript:' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Add-Ons </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-new'> <div class='global-nav__mobile-new'> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-open-header'> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-back-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-left'></i> </a> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-close-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection global-nav#toggleSecondLevelSection global-nav#toggle'> <i class='fa fa-times'></i> </a> </section> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading '> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-title'> Add-Ons </span> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-text'> View all Add-Ons </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> </section> <div class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links-title empty-title'></div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Photoshop Actions'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/photoshop-actions' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Photoshop Actions </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Photoshop Brushes'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/photoshop-brushes' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Photoshop Brushes </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Illustrator Brushes'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/illustrator-brushes' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Illustrator Brushes </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Layer Styles'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/layer-styles' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Layer Styles </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Procreate Add-Ons'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/procreate-add-ons' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Procreate Add-Ons </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Overlays & Textures'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/overlays-textures' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Overlays & Textures </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Photo Effects'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/photo-effects' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Photo Effects </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Patterns'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/patterns' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Patterns </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Text Effects'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/text-effects' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Text Effects </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Graphic Templates'> <a href='javascript:' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Graphic Templates </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-new'> <div class='global-nav__mobile-new'> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-open-header'> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-back-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-left'></i> </a> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-close-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection global-nav#toggleSecondLevelSection global-nav#toggle'> <i class='fa fa-times'></i> </a> </section> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading '> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-title'> Graphic Templates </span> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-text'> View all Graphic Templates </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> </section> <div class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links-title empty-title'></div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Album Cover'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/album-cover' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Album Cover </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Book'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/book' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Book </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Brochure'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/brochure' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Brochure </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Card & Invite'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/card-invite' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Card & Invite </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Business Card'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/business-card' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Business Card </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Flyer'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/flyer' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Flyer </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Magazine'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/magazine' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Magazine </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Menu'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/menu' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Menu </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Newsletter'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/newsletter' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Newsletter </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Packaging'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/packaging' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Packaging </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Poster'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/poster' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Poster </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Resume & CV'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/resume-cv' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Resume & CV </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Social Media'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/social-media' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Social Media </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Stationery'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/stationery' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Stationery </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Theory'> <a href='javascript:' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Theory </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-new'> <div class='global-nav__mobile-new'> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-open-header'> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-back-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-left'></i> </a> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-close-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection global-nav#toggleSecondLevelSection global-nav#toggle'> <i class='fa fa-times'></i> </a> </section> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading '> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-title'> Theory </span> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/theory' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-text'> View all Theory </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> </section> <div class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links-title empty-title'></div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Art History'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/theory/s/art-history' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Art History </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Global Influences'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/theory/s/global-influences' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Global Influences </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Design Trends'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/theory/s/design-trends' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Design Trends </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Color Theory'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/theory/s/color-theory' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Color Theory </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Mockups'> <a href='javascript:' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Mockups </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-new'> <div class='global-nav__mobile-new'> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-open-header'> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-back-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-left'></i> </a> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-close-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection global-nav#toggleSecondLevelSection global-nav#toggle'> <i class='fa fa-times'></i> </a> </section> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading '> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-title'> Mockups </span> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-text'> View all Mockups </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> </section> <div class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links-title empty-title'></div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Apparel'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/apparel' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Apparel </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Banners & Ads'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/banners-ads' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Banners & Ads </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Book'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/book' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Book </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Brochure'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/brochure' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Brochure </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Flyer'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/flyer' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Flyer </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Devices'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/devices' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Devices </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Logo'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/logo' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Logo </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Magazine'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/magazine' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Magazine </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Mug'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/mug' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Mug </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Packaging'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/packaging' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Packaging </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Poster'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/mockups/s/poster' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-link-title'> Poster </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Crafting'> <a href='javascript:' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Crafting </span> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-angle-right'></i> </span> </a> <div class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-new'> <div class='global-nav__mobile-new'> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-open-header'> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-back-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-left'></i> </a> <a href='javascript:' class='mobile-action-icon mobile-close-icon' data-action='click->global-nav#toggleThirdLevelSection global-nav#toggleSecondLevelSection global-nav#toggle'> <i class='fa fa-times'></i> </a> </section> <section class='view global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading '> <span class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-title'> Crafting </span> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/crafting' class='global-nav__mobile-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span 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Scrapbooking </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links-title '> popular software in Design </div> <ul class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-links'> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Photoshop'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/adobe-photoshop' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/photoshop@2x-a29220d436d04d0f74ba.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Adobe Photoshop </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Illustrator'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/adobe-illustrator' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/illustrator@2x-28d4b24704ddcc1b89b4.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Adobe Illustrator </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe InDesign'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/adobe-indesign' class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-nav__mobile-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/indesign@2x-5d69ac1ad7ff2d7278ca.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-nav__mobile-second-level-link-title'> Adobe InDesign </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__mobile-top-level-item' test-nav-item-name='Business'> <a 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!font-semibold' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent focusin->subcategories-nav#hideAllSubCategoriesMenuWrappers'> <span>Design</span> </a> <div class='global-new-nav__header-second-level'> <ul class='global-nav__header-second-level-list'> <li class='global-nav__header-item ' data-action='mouseenter->subcategories-nav#show mouseleave->subcategories-nav#hide click->subcategories-nav#show' test-nav-item-name="Software"> <div class='global-new-nav__header-link global-nav__header-link--primary !font-semibold' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-link-text'>Software</span> <i class='fa fa-chevron-down'></i> </div> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level'> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-sub-categories'> <ul class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links display-flex'> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'> Start Learning </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Photoshop'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/adobe-photoshop' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/photoshop@2x-a29220d436d04d0f74ba.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Adobe Photoshop </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Illustrator'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/adobe-illustrator' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/illustrator@2x-28d4b24704ddcc1b89b4.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Adobe Illustrator </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe InDesign'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/adobe-indesign' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/indesign@2x-5d69ac1ad7ff2d7278ca.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Adobe InDesign </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Affinity Designer'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/affinity-designer' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/affinity_designer@2x-e69ef559fb7a1e507c86.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Affinity Designer </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Affinity Photo'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/affinity-photo' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/affinity_photo@2x-e1859e202b4b27252ed2.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Affinity Photo </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Affinity Publisher'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/affinity-publisher' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/affinity_publisher@2x-9504a4b72ffbc8149ef6.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Affinity Publisher </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Procreate'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/procreate' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/procreate@2x-902df43890c35eb287be.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Procreate </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='PaintTool SAI'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/painttool-sai' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/paint_tool_sai@2x-ed7a8a1515b6284fddae.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> PaintTool SAI </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Pixelmator'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/pixelmator' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/pixelmator@2x-6164fdb2c3d8d785d844.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Pixelmator </span> </a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'>   </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='CorelDRAW'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/coreldraw' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/coreldraw@2x-5ee61822ae33ff9a74c6.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> CorelDRAW </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Inkscape'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/inkscape' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/inkscape@2x-83eb54ad4756d5e7dcb7.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Inkscape </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Sketch'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/sketch' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/sketch@2x-06b2d1b0b5e67fbd7a46.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Sketch </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Design Space'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/design-space' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/cricut@2x-8ba4bf38b0ec7ea18673.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Design Space </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='AI Tools'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/compatible-with/ai-tools' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/ai_tools@2x-829ddec496349c126fb9.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> AI Tools </span> </a> </li> </ul> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__header-item ' data-action='mouseenter->subcategories-nav#show mouseleave->subcategories-nav#hide click->subcategories-nav#show' test-nav-item-name='Drawing/Illustration'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration' class='global-new-nav__header-link global-nav__header-link--primary' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-link-text'> Drawing/Illustration </span> <i class='fa fa-chevron-down'></i> </a> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level'> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-sub-categories'> <ul class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links display-flex'> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'> Learn Illustration </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Vectors'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/vectors' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Vectors </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Digital Painting'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/digital-painting' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Digital Painting </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Character Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/character-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Character Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Pixel Art'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/pixel-art' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Pixel Art </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/illustration' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-text'> All Illustration </span> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-right'></i> </span> </a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'> Learn Drawing </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Animals'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/animals' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Animals </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Drawing Theory'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/drawing-theory' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Drawing Theory </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Human Anatomy'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/human-anatomy' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Human Anatomy </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Cartoons & Comics'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/cartoons-comics' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Cartoons & Comics </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/s/drawing' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-text'> All Drawing </span> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-right'></i> </span> </a> </li> </ul> </ul> </div> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-popular-softwares'> <ul class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links'> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'>popular software</div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Illustrator'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/compatible-with/adobe-illustrator' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/illustrator@2x-28d4b24704ddcc1b89b4.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Adobe Illustrator </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Procreate'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/drawingillustration/compatible-with/procreate' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/procreate@2x-902df43890c35eb287be.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Procreate </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__header-item ' data-action='mouseenter->subcategories-nav#show mouseleave->subcategories-nav#hide click->subcategories-nav#show' test-nav-item-name='Graphic Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design' class='global-new-nav__header-link global-nav__header-link--primary' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-link-text'> Graphic Design </span> <i class='fa fa-chevron-down'></i> </a> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level'> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-sub-categories'> <ul class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links display-flex'> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'> Start Learning </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Techniques & Workflow'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/techniques-workflow' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Techniques & Workflow </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Photo Manipulation'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/photo-manipulation' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Photo Manipulation </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Infographics'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/infographics' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Infographics </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='3D Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/3d-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> 3D Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Print Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/print-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Print Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Apparel Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/apparel-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Apparel Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Logo Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/logo-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Logo Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Icon Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/icon-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Icon Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Packaging Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/packaging-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Packaging Design </span> </a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'>   </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Book Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/book-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Book Design </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Branding'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/branding' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Branding </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Motion Design'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/s/motion-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Motion Design </span> </a> </li> </ul> </ul> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-text'> All Graphic Design </span> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-right'></i> </span> </a> </div> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-popular-softwares'> <ul class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links'> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'>popular software</div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Photoshop'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/compatible-with/adobe-photoshop' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/photoshop@2x-a29220d436d04d0f74ba.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Adobe Photoshop </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe Illustrator'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/compatible-with/adobe-illustrator' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/illustrator@2x-28d4b24704ddcc1b89b4.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Adobe Illustrator </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Adobe InDesign'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/compatible-with/adobe-indesign' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/indesign@2x-5d69ac1ad7ff2d7278ca.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Adobe InDesign </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Affinity Designer'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/compatible-with/affinity-designer' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <img class='global-new-nav__header-popular-software-icon' src='https://static.tutsplus.com/packs/static/images/popular_software/design/affinity_designer@2x-e69ef559fb7a1e507c86.png' loading='lazy'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Affinity Designer </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__header-item ' data-action='mouseenter->subcategories-nav#show mouseleave->subcategories-nav#hide click->subcategories-nav#show' test-nav-item-name='Typography'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/typography' class='global-new-nav__header-link global-nav__header-link--primary' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-link-text'> Typography </span> <i class='fa fa-chevron-down'></i> </a> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level'> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-sub-categories'> <ul class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links display-flex'> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'> Start Learning </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Fonts'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/typography/s/fonts' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Fonts </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Hand Lettering'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/typography/s/hand-lettering' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Hand Lettering </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Web Typography'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/typography/s/web-typography' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Web Typography </span> </a> </li> </ul> </ul> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/typography' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-text'> All Typography </span> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-right'></i> </span> </a> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__header-item ' data-action='mouseenter->subcategories-nav#show mouseleave->subcategories-nav#hide click->subcategories-nav#show' test-nav-item-name='Add-Ons'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons' class='global-new-nav__header-link global-nav__header-link--primary' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-link-text'> Add-Ons </span> <i class='fa fa-chevron-down'></i> </a> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level'> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-sub-categories'> <ul class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links display-flex'> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'> Start Learning </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Photoshop Actions'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/photoshop-actions' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Photoshop Actions </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Photoshop Brushes'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/photoshop-brushes' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Photoshop Brushes </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Illustrator Brushes'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/illustrator-brushes' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Illustrator Brushes </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Layer Styles'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/layer-styles' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Layer Styles </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Procreate Add-Ons'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/procreate-add-ons' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Procreate Add-Ons </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Overlays & Textures'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/overlays-textures' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Overlays & Textures </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Photo Effects'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/photo-effects' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Photo Effects </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Patterns'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/patterns' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Patterns </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Text Effects'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons/s/text-effects' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Text Effects </span> </a> </li> </ul> </ul> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/add-ons' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-text'> All Add-Ons </span> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-heading-link-icon'> <i class='fa fa-arrow-right'></i> </span> </a> </div> </div> </li> <li class='global-nav__header-item ' data-action='mouseenter->subcategories-nav#show mouseleave->subcategories-nav#hide click->subcategories-nav#show' test-nav-item-name='Graphic Templates'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates' class='global-new-nav__header-link global-nav__header-link--primary' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-link-text'> Graphic Templates </span> <i class='fa fa-chevron-down'></i> </a> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level'> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-sub-categories'> <ul class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links display-flex'> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'> Start Learning </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Album Cover'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/album-cover' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Album Cover </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Book'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/book' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Book </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Brochure'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/brochure' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Brochure </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Card & Invite'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/card-invite' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Card & Invite </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Business Card'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/business-card' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Business Card </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Flyer'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/flyer' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Flyer </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Magazine'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/magazine' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Magazine </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Menu'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/menu' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Menu </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Newsletter'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/newsletter' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Newsletter </span> </a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <div class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-links-title'>   </div> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Packaging'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/packaging' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Packaging </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Poster'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/poster' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Poster </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Resume & CV'> <a href='https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-templates/s/resume-cv' class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link' data-action='click->global-nav#sendNewNavDataLayerEvent'> <span class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-title'> Resume & CV </span> </a> </li> <li class='global-new-nav__header-third-level-link-item' test-nav-item-name='Social Media'> <a 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view" data-controller="post-body animate-hash-anchors image-gallery" data-post-title="Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline"><div class="post-body__body"><div class="post-body__content"><style>* { box-sizing: border-box; } body {margin: 0;}*{box-sizing:border-box;}body{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}</style><div data-content-block-type="Wysi" id="ie3j" class="content-block-wysi content-block"> <p>Wondering how to learn graphic design on your own? Fortunately, it isn't required to go to design school in order to be a graphic designer. A good foundation in graphic design history, theory, and practical application will help you hit the ground running. There are plenty of graphic design tutorials and resources you can check out, and we've put together a graphic design course outline for you here.</p> <p>If you would like to learn and study graphic design from the ground up, then this article lists some great resources that will get you started. Also, even if you do go to design school, at least three-fifths of your education will be through self-directed study anyway. </p> <figure class="post_image"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/teach_yourself_graphic_design_intro.jpg" alt="how to learn graphic design on your own" loading="lazy" width="870px" height="587px" class="resized-image resized-image-desktop" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1700/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/teach_yourself_graphic_design_intro.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/teach_yourself_graphic_design_intro.jpg" alt="how to learn graphic design on your own" loading="lazy" width="650px" height="440px" class="resized-image resized-image-tablet" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1260/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/teach_yourself_graphic_design_intro.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/teach_yourself_graphic_design_intro.jpg" alt="how to learn graphic design on your own" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="260px" class="resized-image resized-image-mobile" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/teach_yourself_graphic_design_intro.jpg 2x"> <figcaption>Discover how to learn graphic design on your own in this guide! (<a href="https://elements.envato.com/image-of-female-creative-graphic-designer-working--J2NSLDH" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">Image source</a>)</figcaption> </figure> <p>If you want to teach yourself graphic design, you'll also need a professional source of digital creative assets. And <a href="https://elements.envato.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">Envato</a> is the best option you'll find out there. This no-tie, subscription-based marketplace offers you unlimited downloads of over 10 million digital creative assets for a flat monthly fee. That's right! Download as many <a href="https://elements.envato.com/graphics" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">graphics</a>, <a href="https://elements.envato.com/fonts" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">premium fonts</a>, <a href="https://elements.envato.com/graphic-templates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">graphic templates</a>, <a href="https://elements.envato.com/add-ons" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">add-ons</a>, and more! It really is an unbeatable option when you're learning graphic design for beginners!</p> </div><div data-content-block-type="TableOfContents" class="content-block content-block-tableofcontents"> <div data-content-block-type="ContentTextBlock" class="content-block content-block-contenttextblock">Jump to content in this section</div> <ul class="visual-toc-list toc-ordered-list visual-toc__regular-theme div-container visual-toc-list__overflow visual-toc-list__equal-split" start="0"> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-5p72-understanding-the-principles-and-theory-of-graphic-design"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Understand the Principles of Graphic Design</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-cz02-standing-strong-with-a-historical-graphic-design-grounding"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Study Graphic Design History</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-n0cg-internalize-the-graphic-design-process-conceptual-solutions-real-world-experience-and-creative-application"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Internalize the Graphic Design Process</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-bn2r-consider-advanced-study-and-development"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Consider Advanced Study and Development</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-3ew7-learn-from-professional-graphic-designers"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Learn From Professional Graphic Designers</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-kzej-developing-your-proficiency-intuition-and-flow"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Develop Your Proficiency, Intuition, and Flow</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title" id="iv5gi"><a href="#toc-bfgy-put-together-your-portfolio-and-blog"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Put Together Your Graphic Design Portfolio and Blog</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-418i-participate-in-online-and-professional-graphic-design-communities"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Participate in Online and Professional Graphic Design Communities</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-ttay-keep-in-mind-that-graphic-design-as-a-discipline-doesnt-exist-in-isolation"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Keep in Mind That Graphic Design Doesn't Exist in Isolation</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-0wcq-finding-work-as-a-freelance-graphic-designer"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Find Work as a Freelance Graphic Designer</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-5pa3-evaluate-if-self-study-or-graphic-design-school-is-right-for-you"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Evaluate How to Study Graphic Design</span></a></li> <li class="toc-item-title"><a href="#toc-ddqi-putting-it-all-together"><span class="visual-toc__heading-title content-container">Putting It All Together</span></a></li> </ul> </div><div data-content-block-type="Wysi" id="i5di2" class="content-block-content-block-wysi content-block"> <h2 id="toc-5p72-understanding-the-principles-and-theory-of-graphic-design" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">1.</span> Understand the Principles of Graphic Design</h2> <p>First things first in this graphic design course outline: the principles of graphic design. There are a few graphic design principles that will affect every project you create. Understanding these principles and learning to apply them will form the foundation of your graphic design education.</p> <p>Let's take a look at the basic areas and terms you should study to get a solid footing in graphic design. Here's a great video from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/tutsplus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel</a> to begin with:</p> <figure class="embedded-video" data-video-embed="true" data-original-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIa17rsNSEE&t=0"> <iframe data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PIa17rsNSEE?rel=0&start=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" loading="lazy"></iframe><div class="video-preview-image youtube"> <div class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading"> <div class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading-gradient-top"></div> <a class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading-channel-logo-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lxnUR_CzruT2KA6cb7p0Q" target="_blank" style="background-image:url(https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AIf8zZQdY7uwv6plQ-NQwn7CqMUuuP3oGSZPGRZA0aiCaA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj)"></a> <a class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading-title-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIa17rsNSEE&feature=emb_title" target="_blank"> 65 Design Terms You Should Know | FREE COURSE </a> </div> <img loading="lazy" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PIa17rsNSEE/maxresdefault.jpg"> <svg class="play-button" height="100%" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 68 48" width="68px" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="play-button-bg" d="M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z" fill="#212121"></path> <path d="M 45,24 27,14 27,34" fill="#fff"></path> </svg> </div> </figure> <h4 id="toc-bxw6-shape-spacing-and-rhythm">Shape, Spacing, and Rhythm</h4> <p>I remember first learning these <a href="https://www.digital-web.com/articles/principles_of_design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">basic design principles</a>, and they seemed so foreign at first. It took me quite some time to get comfortable with these techniques. In school, we did a beginner project that consisted of drawing triangles, just to communicate emotion through placement, shape, and spacing alone. Below are some good resources on these principles:</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/the-basic-elements-of-design--cms-33922"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/33922/preview_image/19-10-02-ART-The-Basic-Elements-of-DesignArtboard-thumbnail-1.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/33922/preview_image/19-10-02-ART-The-Basic-Elements-of-DesignArtboard-thumbnail-1.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/33922/preview_image/19-10-02-ART-The-Basic-Elements-of-DesignArtboard-thumbnail-1.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/33922/preview_image/19-10-02-ART-The-Basic-Elements-of-DesignArtboard-thumbnail-1.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/posts/33922/preview_image/19-10-02-ART-The-Basic-Elements-of-DesignArtboard-thumbnail-1.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/posts/33922/preview_image/19-10-02-ART-The-Basic-Elements-of-DesignArtboard-thumbnail-1.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">The Basic Elements of Design</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">28 Aug 2023</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/the-principles-of-design--cms-33962"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2796/posts/33962/preview_image/Principles_of_Design.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2796/posts/33962/preview_image/Principles_of_Design.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2796/posts/33962/preview_image/Principles_of_Design.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2796/posts/33962/preview_image/Principles_of_Design.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2796/posts/33962/preview_image/Principles_of_Design.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2796/posts/33962/preview_image/Principles_of_Design.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">The Principles of Design</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">23 May 2024</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/60-design-terms-you-should-know--cms-34238"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/34238/preview_image/19-10-04-ART-The-Principles-of-DesignArtboard-1-copy-33-thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/34238/preview_image/19-10-04-ART-The-Principles-of-DesignArtboard-1-copy-33-thumbnail.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/34238/preview_image/19-10-04-ART-The-Principles-of-DesignArtboard-1-copy-33-thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/34238/preview_image/19-10-04-ART-The-Principles-of-DesignArtboard-1-copy-33-thumbnail.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/posts/34238/preview_image/19-10-04-ART-The-Principles-of-DesignArtboard-1-copy-33-thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/posts/34238/preview_image/19-10-04-ART-The-Principles-of-DesignArtboard-1-copy-33-thumbnail.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">65 Design Terms You Should Know</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">29 May 2022</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/50-totally-free-lessons-in-graphic-design-theory--psd-2916"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/33/posts/16529/preview_image/previewgrdrs.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/33/posts/16529/preview_image/previewgrdrs.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/33/posts/16529/preview_image/previewgrdrs.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/33/posts/16529/preview_image/previewgrdrs.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/33/posts/16529/preview_image/previewgrdrs.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/33/posts/16529/preview_image/previewgrdrs.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">60 Totally Free Lessons in Graphic Design Theory</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/33/profiles/154/profileImage/b3285a5dc0c6d442d029b98f6a444aad.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/33/profiles/154/profileImage/b3285a5dc0c6d442d029b98f6a444aad.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/33/profiles/154/profileImage/b3285a5dc0c6d442d029b98f6a444aad.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/33/profiles/154/profileImage/b3285a5dc0c6d442d029b98f6a444aad.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/33/profiles/154/profileImage/b3285a5dc0c6d442d029b98f6a444aad.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/33/profiles/154/profileImage/b3285a5dc0c6d442d029b98f6a444aad.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Danny Outlaw</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">13 May 2023</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> </ul> <h4 id="toc-1a2g-color-texture-and-imagery">Color, Texture, and Imagery</h4> <p>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. The <a href="https://graphicdesign.about.com/od/elementsofgooddesign/a/texture.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">use of texture</a> can enhance the feel of a design.</p> <p>In print design, texture can be the actual feel of paper or other materials. Imagery can also blend in with texture and is loaded with colors. Learning how to balance these is a delicate craft that will take some practice to apply well. Here are some resources on using color to study graphic design:</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/the-5-problems-with-fundamental-color-theory--cms-31477"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/108/posts/31477/preview_image/5-problems-with-color-theory-prev.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/108/posts/31477/preview_image/5-problems-with-color-theory-prev.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/108/posts/31477/preview_image/5-problems-with-color-theory-prev.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/108/posts/31477/preview_image/5-problems-with-color-theory-prev.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/31477/preview_image/5-problems-with-color-theory-prev.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/108/posts/31477/preview_image/5-problems-with-color-theory-prev.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">The 5 Problems With Fundamental Color Theory</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Monika Zagrobelna</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">19 May 2023</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/photoshop-in-60-seconds-rgb-vs-cmyk--cms-29972"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/346/posts/29972/preview_image/rgbpre.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/346/posts/29972/preview_image/rgbpre.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/346/posts/29972/preview_image/rgbpre.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/346/posts/29972/preview_image/rgbpre.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/346/posts/29972/preview_image/rgbpre.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/346/posts/29972/preview_image/rgbpre.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Photoshop in 60 Seconds: RGB vs. CMYK</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Melody Nieves</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">08 Dec 2017</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/advanced-color-theory-what-is-color-management--cms-26307"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/857/posts/26307/preview_image/preview4.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/857/posts/26307/preview_image/preview4.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/857/posts/26307/preview_image/preview4.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/857/posts/26307/preview_image/preview4.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/857/posts/26307/preview_image/preview4.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/857/posts/26307/preview_image/preview4.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Advanced Color Theory: What Is Color Management?</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/857/profiles/19375/profileImage/headshot400px.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/857/profiles/19375/profileImage/headshot400px.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/857/profiles/19375/profileImage/headshot400px.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/857/profiles/19375/profileImage/headshot400px.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/857/profiles/19375/profileImage/headshot400px.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/857/profiles/19375/profileImage/headshot400px.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">James Thomas</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">18 Apr 2016</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/why-you-should-avoid-vibrating-color-combinations--cms-25621"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/25621/preview_image/thumb.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/25621/preview_image/thumb.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/25621/preview_image/thumb.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/25621/preview_image/thumb.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/30/posts/25621/preview_image/thumb.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/30/posts/25621/preview_image/thumb.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Why You Should Avoid Vibrating Color Combinations</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/profiles/19668/profileImage/eli.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/profiles/19668/profileImage/eli.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/profiles/19668/profileImage/eli.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/profiles/19668/profileImage/eli.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/30/profiles/19668/profileImage/eli.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/30/profiles/19668/profileImage/eli.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Eli Schiff</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">25 Jan 2016</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> </ul> <h4 id="toc-4f3l-working-with-type">Working With Type</h4> <p>Your ability to use type is one of the things that differentiates <a href="https://elements.envato.com/learn/c/design/graphic-design" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">graphic design</a> from other visual professions. A big part of graphic design is understanding typography, developing your knowledge of typefaces and how to apply them in your design. This will be a constant study throughout your career. Here are a few great resources on graphic design principles and <a href="https://elements.envato.com/fonts" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">typography</a>:</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-basic-typography--cms-33460"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/33460/preview_image/Basic%20Typography%20article%20-24.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/33460/preview_image/Basic%20Typography%20article%20-24.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/33460/preview_image/Basic%20Typography%20article%20-24.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/33460/preview_image/Basic%20Typography%20article%20-24.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/posts/33460/preview_image/Basic%20Typography%20article%20-24.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/posts/33460/preview_image/Basic%20Typography%20article%20-24.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">The Ultimate Guide to Typography Basics</div> <div 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resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">24 Jan 2024</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/typography-the-anatomy-of-a-letter--cms-29828"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/346/posts/29828/preview_image/typevidpre.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/346/posts/29828/preview_image/typevidpre.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/346/posts/29828/preview_image/typevidpre.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/346/posts/29828/preview_image/typevidpre.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/346/posts/29828/preview_image/typevidpre.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/346/posts/29828/preview_image/typevidpre.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Typography: The Anatomy of a Letter</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/346/profiles/2218/profileImage/tutprotest.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Melody Nieves</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">07 Nov 2021</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/a-to-z-of-typography-tips-tricks-and-hacks--cms-38388"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img 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src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2659/posts/38388/preview_image/yt_thumbs-az-spirit-day.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2659/posts/38388/preview_image/yt_thumbs-az-spirit-day.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">A to Z of Typography: Terms, Tips, Tricks, and Hacks!</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div 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class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image 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class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading"> <div class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading-gradient-top"></div> <a class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading-channel-logo-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lxnUR_CzruT2KA6cb7p0Q" target="_blank" style="background-image:url(https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AIf8zZQdY7uwv6plQ-NQwn7CqMUuuP3oGSZPGRZA0aiCaA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj)"></a> <a class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading-title-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAuUDyUC-GM&feature=emb_title" target="_blank"> The Ultimate Guide to Typography | FREE COURSE </a> </div> <img loading="lazy" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yAuUDyUC-GM/maxresdefault.jpg"> <svg class="play-button" height="100%" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 68 48" width="68px" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="play-button-bg" d="M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z" fill="#212121"></path> <path d="M 45,24 27,14 27,34" fill="#fff"></path> </svg> </div> </figure> <h2 id="toc-cz02-standing-strong-with-a-historical-graphic-design-grounding" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">2.</span> Study Graphic Design History</h2> <p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471699020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philip Meggs book</a> is a must-have for every self-taught graphic designer. You should read it from cover to cover. Also, as you go through, you can spend time researching areas that interest you the most. Read as much as possible about <a href="http://www.designhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">graphic design history</a>, pick at least three areas to go into detailed study, and learn as much as you can about them.</p> <p>One area of interest for me is the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauhaus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bauhaus</a>, which was a graphic design and craft school founded in the early twentieth century. I find the subject captivating, probably because it combines so many of my passions: art, design, history, and education.</p> <figure class="post_image"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_history.jpg" alt="Learn more about graphic design history in this complete website. (Image source)" loading="lazy" width="870px" height="545px" class="resized-image resized-image-desktop" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1700/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_history.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_history.jpg" alt="Learn more about graphic design history in this complete website. (Image source)" loading="lazy" width="650px" height="409px" class="resized-image resized-image-tablet" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1260/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_history.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_history.jpg" alt="Learn more about graphic design history in this complete website. (Image source)" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="242px" class="resized-image resized-image-mobile" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_history.jpg 2x"> <figcaption>Learn more about graphic design history in this complete <a href="http://www.designhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>. (<a href="http://www.designhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Image source</a>)</figcaption> </figure> <p>Here are some other amazing resources on graphic design history that may interest you:</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/women-in-graphic-design-history--cms-34125"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/34125/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/34125/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/34125/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/34125/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/posts/34125/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/posts/34125/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Women You Should Know in Graphic Design History</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">08 Mar 2020</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/what-is-swiss-design-and-why-you-should-know-its-history--cms-38463"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/38463/preview_image/SwissStyle-thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/38463/preview_image/SwissStyle-thumbnail.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/38463/preview_image/SwissStyle-thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/38463/preview_image/SwissStyle-thumbnail.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/posts/38463/preview_image/SwissStyle-thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/posts/38463/preview_image/SwissStyle-thumbnail.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">What Is Swiss Design and Why You Should Know Its History</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">13 Oct 2021</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/finding-inspiration-in-graphic-design-history-5-aesthetics-to-inspire-your-next-project--cms-33674"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2092/posts/33674/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2092/posts/33674/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2092/posts/33674/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2092/posts/33674/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2092/posts/33674/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2092/posts/33674/preview_image/thumbnail.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Finding Inspiration in Graphic Design History: 5 Aesthetics to Inspire Your Next Project</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2092/profiles/20609/profileImage/new_avatar.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2092/profiles/20609/profileImage/new_avatar.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2092/profiles/20609/profileImage/new_avatar.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2092/profiles/20609/profileImage/new_avatar.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2092/profiles/20609/profileImage/new_avatar.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2092/profiles/20609/profileImage/new_avatar.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Daisy E.</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">13 Sep 2019</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/10-typefaces-that-changed-the-world--cms-33836"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/114/posts/33836/preview_image/Preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/114/posts/33836/preview_image/Preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/114/posts/33836/preview_image/Preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/114/posts/33836/preview_image/Preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/114/posts/33836/preview_image/Preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/114/posts/33836/preview_image/Preview.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">10 Typefaces That Changed the World</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/114/profiles/18595/profileImage/Headshot-small.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/114/profiles/18595/profileImage/Headshot-small.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/114/profiles/18595/profileImage/Headshot-small.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/114/profiles/18595/profileImage/Headshot-small.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/114/profiles/18595/profileImage/Headshot-small.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/114/profiles/18595/profileImage/Headshot-small.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Grace Fussell</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">15 Oct 2019</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> </ul> <h2 id="toc-n0cg-internalize-the-graphic-design-process-conceptual-solutions-real-world-experience-and-creative-application" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">3.</span> Internalize the Graphic Design Process</h2> <p>Graphic designers solve visual problems. The key to teaching yourself graphic design is to understand the process of solving a visual problem. This means you'll benefit from tackling design briefs. You'll learn to apply the skills you study by solving fictitious design problems to begin with, and as you advance, you can start tackling real-world problems and working with clients.</p> <figure class="post_image"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_process.jpg" alt="The graphic design process involves many steps, like developing and testing ideas. (Image source)" loading="lazy" width="870px" height="587px" class="resized-image resized-image-desktop" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1700/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_process.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_process.jpg" alt="The graphic design process involves many steps, like developing and testing ideas. (Image source)" loading="lazy" width="650px" height="440px" class="resized-image resized-image-tablet" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1260/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_process.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_process.jpg" alt="The graphic design process involves many steps, like developing and testing ideas. (Image source)" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="260px" class="resized-image resized-image-mobile" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_process.jpg 2x"> <figcaption>The graphic design process involves many steps, like developing and testing ideas. (<a href="https://elements.envato.com/graphic-designer-4FRS7Q3" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">Image source</a>)</figcaption> </figure> <h4 id="toc-vmwp-visual-and-conceptual-problem-solving">Visual and Conceptual Problem Solving</h4> <p>Visual and conceptual problem-solving is the core of what we do as graphic designers. Clients come to us with a brief, which is a problem that needs to be solved. A new company may need to enter a specific market and come to you for a comprehensive identity solution. Or you may work at a newspaper and have to lay out a page to deadline. The problems are endless, and your job is to solve these issues.</p> <p>What is a visual concept? Well, it's more than a pure visual solution. It's a unification of a graphic and an idea, which is placed in context to solve a problem. Let's look at the example of a logo. It's a visual mark, which represents the idea of a company, presented in the context of all the company's identity, marketing, and history. Let's look at some resources for developing your <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823056201" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visual and conceptual problem solving skills</a> for graphic designers. Keep in mind, though, that practicing your craft will help build your visual problem-solving skills.</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/a-comprehensive-introduction-to-visual-design--cms-26224"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/26224/preview_image/craft.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/26224/preview_image/craft.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/26224/preview_image/craft.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/26224/preview_image/craft.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/30/posts/26224/preview_image/craft.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/30/posts/26224/preview_image/craft.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">A Comprehensive Introduction to Visual Design</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/851/profiles/19371/profileImage/edgar_avatar_400x.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/851/profiles/19371/profileImage/edgar_avatar_400x.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/851/profiles/19371/profileImage/edgar_avatar_400x.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/851/profiles/19371/profileImage/edgar_avatar_400x.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/851/profiles/19371/profileImage/edgar_avatar_400x.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/851/profiles/19371/profileImage/edgar_avatar_400x.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Ed Wassermann</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">26 Apr 2016</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/prototype-stage-4-in-design-thinking--cms-31569"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/31569/preview_image/pre1.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/31569/preview_image/pre1.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/31569/preview_image/pre1.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/31569/preview_image/pre1.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/30/posts/31569/preview_image/pre1.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/30/posts/31569/preview_image/pre1.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Prototyping in Design Thinking: Fail Fast, Fail Often</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Franc Lucas</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">24 Sep 2018</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://webdesign.tutsplus.com/tutorials/design-thinking-testing-phase--cms-31746"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/31746/preview_image/pre.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/31746/preview_image/pre.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/31746/preview_image/pre.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/31746/preview_image/pre.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/30/posts/31746/preview_image/pre.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/30/posts/31746/preview_image/pre.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">The Testing Phase of Design Thinking</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/1997/profiles/20513/profileImage/franc_LucasTutspluspic.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Franc Lucas</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">27 Dec 2018</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> </ul> <h4 id="toc-q1hc-the-design-process">The Design Process</h4> <p>Learning to research, create thumbnails, refine sketches, work up visual solutions in programs, and present to clients are just some of the basics of the design process.</p> <p>Every subset of design may have a slightly different procedure, and your working methodology may vary, or a company you work for may implement things in a unique way in their production environment. Even so, the basics remain the same. Get familiar with the design process from start to finish, and work on getting faster and better at each stage of the process on each project you work on.</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"><li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/the-role-of-sketching-in-the-design-process--psd-153"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/385/preview_image/vintage_collage.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/385/preview_image/vintage_collage.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/posts/385/preview_image/vintage_collage.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/posts/385/preview_image/vintage_collage.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/30/posts/385/preview_image/vintage_collage.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/30/posts/385/preview_image/vintage_collage.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">The Role of Sketching in the Design Process</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Sean Hodge</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">19 Apr 2008</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li></ul> <h4 id="toc-ukku-real-world-graphic-design-application">Real-World Graphic Design Application</h4> <p>A business card, like a canvas, has boundaries. A book has specific dimensions and technical print limitations. These types of practical and technical limitations are an important part of practicing the craft of graphic design. Work to learn about these technologies and build up your knowledge through real projects.</p> <p>You'll learn a whole lot about print by having to get a big project printed on a budget. Also, keep in mind that <a href="https://elements.envato.com/learn/meet-the-experts-jessica-walsh" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">creative solutions</a> are often driven within contained creative environments. Part of the fun of graphic design is <a href="http://www.mkgraphic.com/basic.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">solving technical problems</a> with creative solutions.</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/working-within-limitations-to-achieve-great-designs--psd-162"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" src="https://cdn.tutsplus.com/psd/uploads/legacy/psdtutsarticles/working_within_limitations/preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="220px" height="220px"></div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Working Within Limitations to Achieve Great Designs</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/23/profiles/18511/profileImage/sean-hodge-profile.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" 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srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/523/posts/32201/preview_image/tutorial-preview-small.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/523/posts/32201/preview_image/tutorial-preview-small.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/523/posts/32201/preview_image/tutorial-preview-small.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/523/posts/32201/preview_image/tutorial-preview-small.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/523/posts/32201/preview_image/tutorial-preview-small.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">How Apple Ended Up Leading the Icon Design Trends</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/523/profiles/19105/profileImage/andrei-profile.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/523/profiles/19105/profileImage/andrei-profile.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/523/profiles/19105/profileImage/andrei-profile.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/523/profiles/19105/profileImage/andrei-profile.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/523/profiles/19105/profileImage/andrei-profile.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/523/profiles/19105/profileImage/andrei-profile.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Andrei Stefan</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">18 Dec 2018</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/why-design-matters-to-your-business--cms-32285"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1617/posts/32285/preview_image/Frame%202.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1617/posts/32285/preview_image/Frame%202.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1617/posts/32285/preview_image/Frame%202.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1617/posts/32285/preview_image/Frame%202.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/1617/posts/32285/preview_image/Frame%202.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/1617/posts/32285/preview_image/Frame%202.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Why Design Matters To Your Business </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/profiles/20123/profileImage/profile_.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/profiles/20123/profileImage/profile_.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/30/profiles/20123/profileImage/profile_.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/30/profiles/20123/profileImage/profile_.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/30/profiles/20123/profileImage/profile_.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/30/profiles/20123/profileImage/profile_.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Joanna Ngai</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> </ul> <h2 id="toc-bn2r-consider-advanced-study-and-development" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">4.</span> Consider Advanced Study and Development</h2> <p>Advanced study can take many different paths for each designer. You may become interested in a related field, and then mold your graphic design education to apply to that field. However, every graphic designer will benefit from advanced study and planning.</p> <p>Of course, there's no limit to the depth you can study on any subject of graphic design. Grid theory, graphic information design, and career planning are just a few areas to focus on. You could certainly go much deeper in other areas as well.</p> <figure class="post_image"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/grid_graphic_design_theory.jpg" alt="The origin of grid graphic design theory. (Josef Müller-Brockmann, Grid Systems book)" loading="lazy" width="870px" height="586px" class="resized-image resized-image-desktop" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1700/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/grid_graphic_design_theory.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/grid_graphic_design_theory.jpg" alt="The origin of grid graphic design theory. (Josef Müller-Brockmann, Grid Systems book)" loading="lazy" width="650px" height="440px" class="resized-image resized-image-tablet" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1260/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/grid_graphic_design_theory.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/grid_graphic_design_theory.jpg" alt="The origin of grid graphic design theory. (Josef Müller-Brockmann, Grid Systems book)" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="260px" class="resized-image resized-image-mobile" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/grid_graphic_design_theory.jpg 2x"> <figcaption>The origin of grid graphic design theory. (Josef Müller-Brockmann, Grid Systems book)</figcaption> </figure> <h4 id="toc-kr0p-grid-theory">Grid Graphic Design Theory</h4> <p>Many areas of graphic design incorporate grid-based solutions. In many ways, grid systems in graphic design are about the advanced principles of spacing, flow, and rhythm, though applied to real projects, like laying out an entire book or website. Putting together any multi-page document will likely benefit from a grid as it makes the design feel cohesive. Below are some resources to get started with grid systems in graphic design:</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-design-with-grids-and-break-them--cms-34124"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/34124/preview_image/Gridsthumbnail-01.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/34124/preview_image/Gridsthumbnail-01.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/34124/preview_image/Gridsthumbnail-01.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/34124/preview_image/Gridsthumbnail-01.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/posts/34124/preview_image/Gridsthumbnail-01.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/posts/34124/preview_image/Gridsthumbnail-01.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Design With Grids and Break Them</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">26 Nov 2019</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-grid-in-illustrator--cms-39003"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/158/posts/39003/preview_image/GridsIllustratorPreviewC.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/158/posts/39003/preview_image/GridsIllustratorPreviewC.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/158/posts/39003/preview_image/GridsIllustratorPreviewC.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/158/posts/39003/preview_image/GridsIllustratorPreviewC.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/158/posts/39003/preview_image/GridsIllustratorPreviewC.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/158/posts/39003/preview_image/GridsIllustratorPreviewC.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Make a Grid in Illustrator</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/158/profiles/957/profileImage/AM_LOGO_400px_TutsPlus_2023.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/158/profiles/957/profileImage/AM_LOGO_400px_TutsPlus_2023.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/158/profiles/957/profileImage/AM_LOGO_400px_TutsPlus_2023.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/158/profiles/957/profileImage/AM_LOGO_400px_TutsPlus_2023.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/158/profiles/957/profileImage/AM_LOGO_400px_TutsPlus_2023.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/158/profiles/957/profileImage/AM_LOGO_400px_TutsPlus_2023.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Andrei Marius</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">25 Jan 2024</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-photoshop-grid-template--cms-35584"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1990/posts/35584/preview_image/preview-template.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1990/posts/35584/preview_image/preview-template.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1990/posts/35584/preview_image/preview-template.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1990/posts/35584/preview_image/preview-template.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/1990/posts/35584/preview_image/preview-template.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/1990/posts/35584/preview_image/preview-template.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Photoshop Grid Template</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1990/profiles/20506/profileImage/small.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1990/profiles/20506/profileImage/small.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/1990/profiles/20506/profileImage/small.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/1990/profiles/20506/profileImage/small.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/1990/profiles/20506/profileImage/small.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/1990/profiles/20506/profileImage/small.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Abbey Esparza</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">15 Sep 2020</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-perspective-grid-in-photoshop--cms-41205"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/108/posts/41205/preview_image/perspective_grid_photoshop_preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/108/posts/41205/preview_image/perspective_grid_photoshop_preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/108/posts/41205/preview_image/perspective_grid_photoshop_preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/108/posts/41205/preview_image/perspective_grid_photoshop_preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/41205/preview_image/perspective_grid_photoshop_preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/108/posts/41205/preview_image/perspective_grid_photoshop_preview.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Perspective Grid in Photoshop</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/108/profiles/18550/profileImage/profil-envato.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Monika Zagrobelna</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">04 Jul 2023</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> </ul> <h4 id="toc-8kmg-graphic-information-design">Graphic Information Design</h4> <p>While many of the principles of graphic information design are similar to graphic design, it takes on a more technical and practical approach to visual problems. Rather than looking at the concept on a billboard, a graphic information designer might analyze the proper font size to use for traffic passing the billboard at 40mph so as to have maximum impact. It's a blend of scientific research and practical application to visual design. Edward Tufte has written many good books on the subject, and I recommend you read them all. They are elegantly written, the layouts of the books are beautiful, and the principles taught have strong, illustrative examples.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/">The Work of Edward Tufte</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/books_ei">Envisioning Information</a> by Edward Tufte</li> </ul> <h4 id="toc-hwqp-planning-your-career">Planning Your Graphic Design Career Path</h4> <p>Spend some time getting acquainted with the landscape and plan your graphic design career path. <a href="http://www.youthedesigner.com/2008/10/08/25-graphic-design-career-preparation-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Graphic design is a large discipline</a>, which is directly involved in numerous occupations. Learning the potential of the field will help you decide what you want to focus on. You may be attracted to print design, advertising, interface design, or another related field.</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"><li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/the-9-different-types-of-graphic-design--cms-39176"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">The 9 Different Types of Graphic Design</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">03 Oct 2023</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li></ul> <h2 id="toc-3ew7-learn-from-professional-graphic-designers" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">5.</span> Learn From Professional Graphic Designers</h2> <p>Aside from studying graphic designers throughout history, you'll also benefit by <a href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/16-great-graphic-design-blogs-and-sites--psd-3276" target="_blank" rel="noopener">studying contemporary designers</a> whom you identify with. A couple of designers I found inspirational while I was in design school were <a href="http://www.davidcarsondesign.com/">David Carson</a> and <a href="http://www.segura-inc.com/">Carlos Segura</a>. Both of these designers utilize typography in intuitive, innovative, and illustrative fashions. They helped encourage me to get expressive with my use of type, spacing, and texture. While the approach they practice in design isn't appropriate for every project, it certainly helped develop my graphic range and ability to think illustratively through graphic design.</p> <figure class="post_image"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/David_Carson.jpg" alt="David Carson is one of the most recognized American graphic designers." loading="lazy" width="870px" height="495px" class="resized-image resized-image-desktop" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1700/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/David_Carson.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/David_Carson.jpg" alt="David Carson is one of the most recognized American graphic designers." loading="lazy" width="650px" height="372px" class="resized-image resized-image-tablet" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1260/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/David_Carson.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/David_Carson.jpg" alt="David Carson is one of the most recognized American graphic designers." loading="lazy" width="380px" height="221px" class="resized-image resized-image-mobile" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/David_Carson.jpg 2x"> <figcaption><a href="http://www.davidcarsondesign.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Carson</a> is one of the most recognized American graphic designers.</figcaption> </figure> <p>You may fall in love with some other approach to design. Also, you'll go through numerous phases, where you'll be attracted to something else in design. This is part of what's great about the field; it's so diverse. Don't be afraid to emulate designers' approaches to some projects. It's a good way to learn. Then you'll move on to something else, and it will become part of your collective design experience.</p> <h2 id="toc-kzej-developing-your-proficiency-intuition-and-flow" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">6.</span> Develop Your Proficiency, Intuition, and Flow</h2> <p>Part of becoming a good graphic designer is becoming one with your tools. If you can wield a pencil and quickly sketch down conceptual solutions, then you're a more proficient designer. Of course, when working within programs, the same thing applies. That's why <a href="https://design.tutsplus.com/c/graphic-design/t/courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener">courses on graphic design</a> software for beginners are key. If you're a logo designer, the better you know Illustrator, the better a designer you'll be.</p> <p>That's one of the reasons why the resources you find on <a href="https://tutsplus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Envato Tuts+</a> and its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/tutsplus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube channel</a> are so useful! If you're interested in graphic design software for beginners, here are some free courses you cannot miss:</p> </div><div data-content-block-type="EmbedCourse" class="content-block content-block-embedcourse" id="iu61"> <div class="embed-course-details__wrapper div-container"> <div class="div-container"> <div class="embed-course-summary__wrapper content-container"> <div class="free-course__label">FREE</div> <div class="embed-course__duration"> <i class="fa fa-clock-o far fa-clock"></i> <span>3.1 Hours</span> </div> </div> <h2 id="toc-3kme-photoshop-for-beginners-free-course">Photoshop for Beginners | FREE COURSE</h2> </div> <div class="embed-course__contents div-container" id="ijoi4"> <div class="embed-course__description" id="isv24"><p>Learn Adobe Photoshop with this amazing FREE course. 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If you’ve never opened InDesign before, or you’ve opened it and struggled, join this course and I’ll show you the easy way to make beautiful design work in Adobe InDesign. </p></div> <ul class="embed-course__chapters-title-list"></ul> </div> </div> <div class="embed-course-video__wrapper content-container"> <figure class="embedded-video" data-video-embed="true" data-original-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXRT3dHu6_o&t=0"> <iframe data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RXRT3dHu6_o?rel=0&start=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" loading="lazy"></iframe><div class="video-preview-image youtube"> <div class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading"> <div class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading-gradient-top"></div> <a class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading-channel-logo-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lxnUR_CzruT2KA6cb7p0Q" target="_blank" style="background-image:url(https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AIf8zZQdY7uwv6plQ-NQwn7CqMUuuP3oGSZPGRZA0aiCaA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj)"></a> <a class="video-preview-image__ytv-heading-title-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXRT3dHu6_o&feature=emb_title" target="_blank"> InDesign for Beginners | FREE COURSE </a> </div> <img loading="lazy" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RXRT3dHu6_o/maxresdefault.jpg"> <svg class="play-button" height="100%" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 68 48" width="68px" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path class="play-button-bg" d="M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z" fill="#212121"></path> <path d="M 45,24 27,14 27,34" fill="#fff"></path> </svg> </div> </figure> </div> </div><div data-content-block-type="Wysi" id="idggz" class="content-block-content-block-wysi content-block"> <p>Being proficient with your tools helps you to be able to enter an intuitive, flow-like state when working, but it's more than that. The better you know design, your medium, your chosen field of focus, your toolsets, and your workflow, the easier it will be to sink into that space where decisions come easily and time disappears. <a href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/core-principles-for-rapidly-attaining-creative-flow--psd-128" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This flow state</a> is a big reason why people choose any art-related field like graphic design; they enjoy being in the flow of creating and working visually.</p> <h2 id="toc-bfgy-put-together-your-portfolio-and-blog" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">7.</span> Put Together Your Graphic Design Portfolio and Blog</h2> <p>Graphic design portfolio websites are a great resource. Make sure to <a href="https://elements.envato.com/learn/how-to-create-a-portfolio" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">create a portfolio</a> and blog regularly on what you learn as you grow as a designer.</p> <p>Three things help get you hired as a graphic designer (in order of importance): <strong>your portfolio, your demonstrated experience, and your ability to communicate your knowledge of graphic design. </strong>You build all three of these over time. It's not something that happens overnight.</p> <p>Your graphic design portfolio is your most important tool in <a href="https://elements.envato.com/learn/how-designers-are-amplifying-their-portfolios" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">marketing yourself</a> as a graphic designer. It demonstrates your ability to practically apply your skills. When interviewing, it also holds some of the greatest weight in whether you get hired.</p> <figure class="post_image"><a href="https://elements.envato.com/segovia-a-minimal-portfolio-and-blog-theme-UQZPMGF" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_portfolio_template.jpg" alt="This graphic design portfolio template fro WordPress is a fantastic option for your new website." loading="lazy" width="870px" height="586px" class="resized-image resized-image-desktop" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1700/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_portfolio_template.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_portfolio_template.jpg" alt="This graphic design portfolio template fro WordPress is a fantastic option for your new website." loading="lazy" width="650px" height="440px" class="resized-image resized-image-tablet" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1260/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_portfolio_template.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_portfolio_template.jpg" alt="This graphic design portfolio template fro WordPress is a fantastic option for your new website." loading="lazy" width="380px" height="260px" class="resized-image resized-image-mobile" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/graphic_design_portfolio_template.jpg 2x"></a> <figcaption>This <a href="https://elements.envato.com/segovia-a-minimal-portfolio-and-blog-theme-UQZPMGF" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-action="click->ga-analytics#sendElementsClickEvent">graphic design portfolio template</a> for WordPress is a fantastic option for your new website.</figcaption> </figure> <p>One of the greatest skills one learns in design school is how to talk and write about design. It's not just being able to create something that looks cool, but being able to critically analyze a problem, apply a proven workflow to solving it, and communicate the process. In the field, this will equate to needing to sell your solutions to clients or bosses—or, when interviewing, describing how you solved a design problem.</p> <p>Writing articles for your blog is a great place to practice discussing graphic design and how you've solved specific design problems. It also, in itself, demonstrates your knowledge in the field. Don't be afraid to add case studies to your blog, even for personal projects, as it's a great way to build this analytical skill set. Through self-study, use your blog to write articles as you learn about design. This serves as a good substitute for assignments you would receive in a design class, and it will complement the design projects you do.</p> <p>Here are some great resources if you want to make your own graphic design portfolio websites:</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/what-is-a-photography-portfolio--cms-31306"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/392/posts/31306/preview_image/photo_portfolio.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/392/posts/31306/preview_image/photo_portfolio.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/392/posts/31306/preview_image/photo_portfolio.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/392/posts/31306/preview_image/photo_portfolio.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/392/posts/31306/preview_image/photo_portfolio.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/392/posts/31306/preview_image/photo_portfolio.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">What Is a Portfolio? 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Also, attend conferences and network whenever possible.</p> <figure class="post_image"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/American_Institute_of_Graphic_Arts.jpg" alt="The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is a great professional community to check out." loading="lazy" width="870px" height="485px" class="resized-image resized-image-desktop" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1700/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/American_Institute_of_Graphic_Arts.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/American_Institute_of_Graphic_Arts.jpg" alt="The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is a great professional community to check out." loading="lazy" width="650px" height="365px" class="resized-image resized-image-tablet" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1260/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/American_Institute_of_Graphic_Arts.jpg 2x"><img src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/American_Institute_of_Graphic_Arts.jpg" alt="The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is a great professional community to check out." loading="lazy" width="380px" height="217px" class="resized-image resized-image-mobile" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2659/posts/15638/image-upload/American_Institute_of_Graphic_Arts.jpg 2x"> <figcaption>The American Institute of Graphic Arts (<a href="https://www.aiga.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AIGA</a>) is a great professional community to check out.</figcaption> </figure> <h4 id="toc-awr3-join-professional-associations">Join Professional Associations</h4> <p>A great way to learn about the workings of the graphic design profession is to join professional organizations. They run conferences and produce articles, books, and other resources. Some of these organizations work to improve the profession as a whole through lobbying and other activities.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.aiga.org/">AIGA</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/">Graphic Artists Guild</a></li> </ul> <h4 id="toc-yu18-getting-critical-feedback-online-and-promote-your-work">Get Critical Feedback Online and Promote Your Work</h4> <p>Interaction and critique are really important to your growth as a graphic designer. If you're not in design school, then you need to find other places where people will tear apart your work, and where you can develop your own critical eye. The best thing for a young designer is to have someone tell them why something they made isn't well designed, and what they might do differently. 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Below are some communities to explore.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/">DeviantArt</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.behance.net/">Behance</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.coroflot.com/public/login_createport.asp">Coroflot</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/">Flickr</a></li> </ul> <h2 id="toc-ttay-keep-in-mind-that-graphic-design-as-a-discipline-doesnt-exist-in-isolation" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">9.</span> Keep in Mind That Graphic Design Doesn't Exist in Isolation</h2> <p>Any study of graphic design will include some connection to related disciplines. Studying <strong>art and illustration</strong> will help develop your ability to create graphics.</p> <p>Studying <strong>marketing</strong> will help you place your conceptual solutions within the context of business and consumer needs. Also, graphic design is often a part of the foundational study for related disciplines. 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src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/30/profiles/265/profileImage/adi.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/30/profiles/265/profileImage/adi.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Adi Purdila</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">25 Apr 2023</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/the-9-different-types-of-graphic-design--cms-39176"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/posts/39176/preview_image/TypesofGraphicDesign-thumbnail 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">The 9 Different Types of Graphic Design</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/2056/profiles/20573/profileImage/Screenshot-2021-06-02-at-11.16.08.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Laura Keung</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">03 Oct 2023</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> </ul> <h2 id="toc-0wcq-finding-work-as-a-freelance-graphic-designer" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">10.</span> Find Work as a Freelance Graphic Designer</h2> <p>Aside from landing a job directly, freelancing is a career path available for designers. There is work out there for almost all skill levels. You'll need to work at <strong>building your portfolio, negotiating, and business skills.</strong></p> <p>There are communities and resources online that can help you grow a graphic design freelance career, and freelancing is a great way to get a broad set of graphic design projects under your belt. You can build up your skills and learn through real projects as you study independently. Check out these resources to learn more about freelancing:</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-take-your-freelancing-career-to-the-next-level-and-get-paid-more--cms-24670"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/posts/24670/preview_image/level-up.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/posts/24670/preview_image/level-up.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/posts/24670/preview_image/level-up.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/posts/24670/preview_image/level-up.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/23/posts/24670/preview_image/level-up.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/23/posts/24670/preview_image/level-up.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Take Your Freelancing Career to the Next Level—and Get Paid More</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/891/profiles/18200/profileImage/av2-orig.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/891/profiles/18200/profileImage/av2-orig.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/891/profiles/18200/profileImage/av2-orig.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/891/profiles/18200/profileImage/av2-orig.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/891/profiles/18200/profileImage/av2-orig.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/891/profiles/18200/profileImage/av2-orig.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Celine (CX) Roque</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">24 Nov 2021</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/freelance-work-versus-a-salary-job-the-pros-and-cons--cms-25052"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/48/posts/25052/preview_image/freelancer-preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/48/posts/25052/preview_image/freelancer-preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/48/posts/25052/preview_image/freelancer-preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/48/posts/25052/preview_image/freelancer-preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/48/posts/25052/preview_image/freelancer-preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/48/posts/25052/preview_image/freelancer-preview.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Freelance Work Versus a Salary Job: The Pros and Cons</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/profiles/18578/profileImage/AndrewBlackman-400.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/profiles/18578/profileImage/AndrewBlackman-400.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/profiles/18578/profileImage/AndrewBlackman-400.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/profiles/18578/profileImage/AndrewBlackman-400.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/23/profiles/18578/profileImage/AndrewBlackman-400.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/23/profiles/18578/profileImage/AndrewBlackman-400.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Andrew Blackman</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">19 Nov 2021</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/5-things-to-consider-before-becoming-a-freelance-web-professional--cms-24667"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/posts/24667/preview_image/five.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/posts/24667/preview_image/five.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/23/posts/24667/preview_image/five.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/23/posts/24667/preview_image/five.png 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/23/posts/24667/preview_image/five.png" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/23/posts/24667/preview_image/five.png 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">5 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Freelance Web Professional</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"> <img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/227/profiles/1328/profileImage/rachel-mccollin-jan2015-tutsplus.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/227/profiles/1328/profileImage/rachel-mccollin-jan2015-tutsplus.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/227/profiles/1328/profileImage/rachel-mccollin-jan2015-tutsplus.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="420px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/227/profiles/1328/profileImage/rachel-mccollin-jan2015-tutsplus.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__author-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/227/profiles/1328/profileImage/rachel-mccollin-jan2015-tutsplus.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="380px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/227/profiles/1328/profileImage/rachel-mccollin-jan2015-tutsplus.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">Rachel McCollin</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">26 Nov 2021</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/entrepreneur-or-freelancer-whats-the-difference--cms-23416"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/48/posts/23416/preview_image/entrepreneur_preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/48/posts/23416/preview_image/entrepreneur_preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/48/posts/23416/preview_image/entrepreneur_preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/48/posts/23416/preview_image/entrepreneur_preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/48/posts/23416/preview_image/entrepreneur_preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/48/posts/23416/preview_image/entrepreneur_preview.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">Entrepreneur or Freelancer: What's the Difference?</div> <div class="roundup-block__author-info"> <div class="roundup-block__author-profile-image"><img class="roundup-block__author-image" src="//www.gravatar.com/avatar/8069b85b67110dcb8ed008c9f290f069?s=200&d=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.tutsplus.com%2Fimages%2Fhub%2Favatar_default.png&r=PG" alt="" loading="lazy"></div> <div class="roundup-block__author-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__author-name">David Masters</div> <div class="roundup-block__published-date">17 May 2023</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></a></li> </ul> <h2 id="toc-5pa3-evaluate-if-self-study-or-graphic-design-school-is-right-for-you" data-scroll-position-target="chapter"> <span class="sectionnum">11.</span> Evaluate How to Study Graphic Design</h2> <p>After evaluating the above steps, <a href="https://www.allartschools.com/graphic-design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">do some research on schools</a>, and consider the best course of study for you. Not everyone has the financial ability or desire to go to college. Fortunately, it isn't a prerequisite to becoming a professional designer. The biggest resources in landing a job are your <strong>ability to demonstrate your skills through your portfolio and the amount of knowledge and passion you show in interviews.</strong></p> <p>Going to design school is great, but if you're diligent, you can learn graphic design through independent study. I'm not saying you shouldn't go to college, as that decision is up to you. Also, you may be studying something else but are passionate about graphic design. Plenty of great designers started in other fields or learned on their own.</p> <p>If you do plan on going to design school, then spend some time deciding on the right school for you. Which school fits your budget, goals, and ability to attend? You may want to consider online professional programs as well. Or for the brave of heart, do it without formal schooling.</p> <h2 id="toc-ddqi-putting-it-all-together" data-scroll-position-target="chapter">Putting It All Together</h2> <p>Good luck with learning graphic design for beginners! Now you know how to teach yourself graphic design. Keep in mind, an undergraduate course takes numerous years to complete, and some even go on to grad school, so don't set your expectations too high in the beginning, whether you attend school or go it independently. It's OK if it takes years to master graphic design. Just study, grow as a designer, don't give up, and you'll get there. Be sure to have fun along the way, or else what's the point?</p> <p>Check out our series exploring <a href="https://design.tutsplus.com/series/careers-in-design-illustration--cms-898" target="_blank" rel="noopener">careers in design and illustration</a>, which is a great next step after reading this introduction to studying graphic design. And be sure to stay on top of the <a href="https://www.envato.com/blog/design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">latest design trends</a> by reading these articles:</p> <ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"> <li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/whats-trending-for-print-design-print-design-trends-for-2022--cms-38292"><div class="roundup-block__content-container"> <div class="roundup-block__preview"> <img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-desktop" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/114/posts/38292/preview_image/Preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/114/posts/38292/preview_image/Preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-tablet" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=400/uploads/users/114/posts/38292/preview_image/Preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="420px" height="297px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800/uploads/users/114/posts/38292/preview_image/Preview.jpg 2x"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image resized-image resized-image-mobile" src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/114/posts/38292/preview_image/Preview.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" width="380px" height="269px" srcset="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=720/uploads/users/114/posts/38292/preview_image/Preview.jpg 2x"> </div> <div class="roundup-block__content-meta"> <div class="roundup-block__content-title">What's Trending for Print Design? 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