Funny timing on this I was just looking at the website for Utopia (which is a responsive type project which I hate to admit I don’t fully understand) and I came across some CSS they show off that looked like this:
See anything weird there? That code is using mathematical operators, but there is no calc() function wrapped around it.
Just as my curiosity set in, Trys Mudford, a creator of Utopia, blogged it:
The value after the : in the CSS custom property does not have to be valid CSS. It won’t cause any errors, nor invalidate the custom property. It won’t be evaluated in the browser until used, or more specifically, placed in a calc() function.
Here’s a contrived example:
:root {
--padding: 1rem;
/* These are meaningless alone */
--padding-S: var(--padding) / 2;
--padding-L: var(--padding) * 2;
}
.module--large {
/* But they evaluate once they are in a calc() */
padding: calc(var(--padding-L));
}
In my limited understanding, currying is like functions that return functions. I suppose this is sorta like that in that the alternate padding properties above are sort of like derivative functions of the main padding function (if you can call it that), and you only call them and execute them as needed.
Have you ever clicked on an image on a webpage that opens up a larger version of the image with navigation to view other photos?
Some folks call it a pop-up. Others call it a lightbox. Bootstrap calls it a modal. I mention Bootstrap because I want to use it to make the same sort of thing. So, let’s call it a modal from here on out.
Why Bootstrap? you might ask. Well, a few reasons:
I’m already using Bootstrap on the site where I want this effect, so there’s no additional overhead in terms of loading resources.
I want something where I have complete and easy control over aesthetics. Bootstrap is a clean slate compared to most modal plugins I’ve come across.
The functionality I need is fairly simple. There isn’t much to be gained by coding everything from scratch. I consider the time I save using the Bootstrap framework to be more beneficial than any potential drawbacks.
Here’s where we’ll end up:
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Let’s go through that, bit by bit.
Step 1: Create the image gallery grid
Let’s start with the markup for a grid layout of images. We can use Bootstrap’s grid system for that.
Now we need data attributes to make those images interactive. Bootstrap looks at data attributes to figure out which elements should be interactive and what they should do. In this case, we’ll be creating interactions that open the modal component and allow scrolling through the images using the carousel component.
About those data attributes:
We’ll add data-toggle="modal" and data-target="#exampleModal" to the parent element (#gallery). This makes it so clicking anything in the gallery opens the modal. We should also add the data-target value (#exampleModal) as the ID of the modal itself, but we’ll do that once we get to the modal markup.
Let’s add data-target="#carouselExample" and a data-slide-to attribute to each image. We could add those to the image wrappers instead, but we’ll go with the images in this post. Later on, we’ll want to use the data-target value (#carouselExample) as the ID for the carousel, so note that for when we get there. The values for data-slide-to are based on the order of the images.
This is a carousel inside a modal, both of which are standard Bootstrap components. We’re just nesting one inside the other here. Pretty much a straight copy-and-paste job from the Bootstrap documentation.
Here’s some important parts to watch for though:
The modal ID should match the data-target of the gallery element.
The carousel ID should match the data-target of the images in the gallery.
The carousel slides should match the gallery images and must be in the same order.
Here’s the markup for the modal with our attributes in place:
Looks like a lot of code, right? Again, it’s basically straight from the Bootstrap docs, only with our attributes and images.
Step 3: Deal with image sizes
This isn’t necessary, but if the images in the carousel have different dimensions, we can crop them with CSS to keep things consistent. Note that we’re using Sass here.
You may have noticed that the markup uses the same image files in the gallery as we do in the modal. That doesn’t need to be the case. In fact, it’s a better idea to use smaller, more performant versions of the images for the gallery. We’re going to be blowing up the images to their full size version anyway in the modal, so there’s no need to have the best quality up front.
The good thing about Bootstrap’s approach here is that we can use different images in the gallery than we do in the modal. They’re not mutually exclusive where they have to point to the same file.
So, for that, I’d suggest updating the gallery markup with lower-quality images:
<div class="row" id="gallery" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#exampleModal">
<div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3">
<img class="w-100" src="/image-1-small.jpg" data-target="#carouselExample" data-slide-to="0">
<!-- and so on... -->
</div>
That’s it!
The site where I’m using this has already themed Bootstrap. That means everything is already styled to spec. That said, even if you haven’t themed Bootstrap you can still easily add custom styles! With this approach (Bootstrap vs. plugins), customization is painless because you have complete control over the markup and Bootstrap styling is relatively sparse.
Burke Holland thinks that to „build applications without thinking about servers” is a pretty good way to describe serverless, but…
Nobody really thinks about servers when they are writing their code. I mean, I doubt any developer has ever thrown up their hands and said “Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait just a minute. We’re not declaring any variables in this joint until I know what server we’re going to be running this on.”
Instead of just one idea wrap it all up, Burke thinks there are three laws:
Law of Furthest Abstraction (I don’t really care where my code runs, just that it runs.)
The Law of Inherent Scale (I can hammer this code if I need to, or barely use it at all.)
Law of Least Consumption (I only pay for what I use.)
Do you love old typewriters and the style they apply to the letters? Those duplicated letters, and the illegible and sometimes even blurred and almost missed symbols?
In this tutorial, I will show you a quick and easy way to create a vintage typewriter font effect using a displacement map, textures, and smart filters. And if you want to know what a typewriter font looks like, check the best typewriter font collection available on Envato Elements:
This classic typewriter font will help you to recreate the style of old documents and papers. It was inspired by the „Enigma machine” and has a great vintage and grungy look. This typewriter font supports multilingual glyphs and comes in one TTF file.
Inspired by the name of the old brand, this product is an authentic old typewriter font, created by Jadugar Design Studio. This vintage typewriter font comes in five variations, from Thin to Rough, so it could be really useful for different types of projects.
If you ask what font looks like a typewriter, the answer is the one that is created with a real typewriter. This typewriter font was made with an Oliver Courier Typewriter from an antique market. If you need a simple old typewriter font with a great number of alternates, this one is the best choice for you.
If you are looking for an American typewriter font, take a look at AMTW. This classic typewriter font could be used in many ways because it comes in three styles: regular, rough, and rough-rough.
If you are looking for a font that looks like a typewriter but was made by hand, Catalina Typewriter is the best typewriter font for you. This neatly handwritten font would be perfect for creating typewriter font tattoo sketches, table cards, menus, and much more.
Let’s start to create our own vintage typewriter font effect. If you want to learn this effect via video, check out our lesson on the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:
Tutorial Assets
The following assets were used in the production of this tutorial:
Let’s get started by setting up a New Document by pressing Control-N. Set the document size to 1500 by 1000 px.
Step 2
Drag and Drop the textures from the tutorial assets to the document, and then make these layers Invisible.
Step 3
Hit T and create two text layers with any words you want to use.
Step 4
After that, add a Mask to each layer.
Step 5
Select the text layers while holding Shift, and hit Control-G to create a group of the layers. Then add a mask to this group as we did before.
Step 6
Now we need to create four duplicates of the group using Right Click > Duplicate Layer.
2. How to Create a Typewriter Font Text Effect
Step 1
Select the mask of the first text layer and then Control-clickon the iconof the text layer.
Step 2
Go to Select > Modify > Contract and use the following setting: Contract By:4 px.
Step 3
Press Shift-Control-I to invert the selection, and then hit Shift-F5 to fill the selection with black.
Step 4
Add the same mask effect to the second text layer and hit Control-D to deselect.
Step 5
Select the mask of the first layer and then go to Filter Gallery > Brush Strokes > Splatter and use the following settings: Set Radius: 10; Smoothness: 15. After that, add the same filter to the mask of the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 6
Put the ink texture inside the first group of layers.
Step 7
Double-Click on the ink texture in the Layers panel, and then go to Color Overlay and use white.
Step 8
Now we need to add the selection to the masks of the second group of layers, as we did before. But this time we’ll use the following settings: Contract By:2 px.
Step 9
After that, select the mask of the text layer and go to Filter > Filter Gallery > Brush Strokes > Sprayed Strokes and set the Stroke Length to 20, Spray Radius to 0, and the Direction to Horizontal. Then add the same effect to the second layer mask using Alt-Control-F.
Step 10
Now let’s go to the next group of layers and add the masking effect to both text layers as we did before, but this time we don’t need to use the contract function.
Step 11
Select the Mask of the layer and then go to Filter > Distort > Displace and use the following settings:
Horizontal Scale: 4
Vertical Scale: 4
Displacement map: Tile
Undefined Areas: Repeat Edge Pixels
Hit the OK button, and now you need to select the PSD file from the tutorial assets as a displacement map. Add the same effect to the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 12
Add the masking effect to the text layers in the fourth group with the Contract by 4 pxsetting.
Step 13
Select the mask of the text layer and go to Filter > Distortion > Ripple, using the following settings: Amount: 69%; Size: Medium. After that, select the mask of the second text layer and hit Alt-Control-F to add the same filter.
Step 14
Select the mask of the first layer and then go to Filter Gallery > Sketch > Torn Edges and use the following settings:
Image Balance: 40
Smoothness: 15
Contrast: 15
After that, add the same filter to the mask of the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 15
Now let’s go to the last group of layers and create a mask effect as we did before using Contract by 4 px.
Step 16
Go to Filter Gallery > Brush Strokes > Splatter and use the following settings: Spray Radius: 10; Smoothness: 15. After that, add the same filter to the mask of the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 17
And finally, let’s add the last filter to the mask. Go to Filter Gallery again, and then select Texture > Craquelure and set the Crack Spacing to 35, Depth to 10, and Brightness to 0. Use the same effect for the mask of the second layer.
Step 18
Now we need to make some of the elements invisible. Select the mask of the first group of layers, and then hit M and select some words you would like to make visible. Hold Shift to make multiple selections.
Step 19
Hit Shift-Control-I to invert the selection and then Control-I to invert the mask.
Step 20
Delete some parts of different group masks as we did before.
Step 21
Move the first group of layers about 10 px to the left while holding Shift.
Step 22
Change the Opacity of the group to 90%.
Step 23
Create a duplicate of the overlay texture and move both layers above all the groups. Then change the Blending Mode of the first texture to Hard Light and the Opacity to 52%. After that, change the Blending Mode of the second texture to Multiply.
Step 24
Select the first overlay texture and hit Alt-Shift-Control-B. Then hit OK.
Step 25
Go to Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast and set the Brightness to -80 and Contrast to 100.
Step 26
And for the last step, we need to put all the previous groups in a new group and then Right-Click on the first texture and select Create a Clipping Mask.
Awesome Work, You’re Now Done!
Congratulations! You have created an old typewriter font effect using a displacement map, textures, and smart filters. Here is our final result:
If you would like to learn more about Photoshop text effects, check these tutorials:
This quick and simple text effect will transport you to the colorful streets of Mexico. It’s easy to put together using Adobe InDesign, and you can adapt the…
Do you love old typewriters and the style they apply to the letters? Those duplicated letters, and the illegible and sometimes even blurred and almost missed symbols?
In this tutorial, I will show you a quick and easy way to create a vintage typewriter font effect using a displacement map, textures, and smart filters. And if you want to know what a typewriter font looks like, check the best typewriter font collection available on Envato Elements:
This classic typewriter font will help you to recreate the style of old documents and papers. It was inspired by the „Enigma machine” and has a great vintage and grungy look. This typewriter font supports multilingual glyphs and comes in one TTF file.
Inspired by the name of the old brand, this product is an authentic old typewriter font, created by Jadugar Design Studio. This vintage typewriter font comes in five variations, from Thin to Rough, so it could be really useful for different types of projects.
If you ask what font looks like a typewriter, the answer is the one that is created with a real typewriter. This typewriter font was made with an Oliver Courier Typewriter from an antique market. If you need a simple old typewriter font with a great number of alternates, this one is the best choice for you.
If you are looking for an American typewriter font, take a look at AMTW. This classic typewriter font could be used in many ways because it comes in three styles: regular, rough, and rough-rough.
If you are looking for a font that looks like a typewriter but was made by hand, Catalina Typewriter is the best typewriter font for you. This neatly handwritten font would be perfect for creating typewriter font tattoo sketches, table cards, menus, and much more.
Let’s start to create our own vintage typewriter font effect. If you want to learn this effect via video, check out our lesson on the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:
Tutorial Assets
The following assets were used in the production of this tutorial:
Let’s get started by setting up a New Document by pressing Control-N. Set the document size to 1500 by 1000 px.
Step 2
Drag and Drop the textures from the tutorial assets to the document, and then make these layers Invisible.
Step 3
Hit T and create two text layers with any words you want to use.
Step 4
After that, add a Mask to each layer.
Step 5
Select the text layers while holding Shift, and hit Control-G to create a group of the layers. Then add a mask to this group as we did before.
Step 6
Now we need to create four duplicates of the group using Right Click > Duplicate Layer.
2. How to Create a Typewriter Font Text Effect
Step 1
Select the mask of the first text layer and then Control-clickon the iconof the text layer.
Step 2
Go to Select > Modify > Contract and use the following setting: Contract By:4 px.
Step 3
Press Shift-Control-I to invert the selection, and then hit Shift-F5 to fill the selection with black.
Step 4
Add the same mask effect to the second text layer and hit Control-D to deselect.
Step 5
Select the mask of the first layer and then go to Filter Gallery > Brush Strokes > Splatter and use the following settings: Set Radius: 10; Smoothness: 15. After that, add the same filter to the mask of the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 6
Put the ink texture inside the first group of layers.
Step 7
Double-Click on the ink texture in the Layers panel, and then go to Color Overlay and use white.
Step 8
Now we need to add the selection to the masks of the second group of layers, as we did before. But this time we’ll use the following settings: Contract By:2 px.
Step 9
After that, select the mask of the text layer and go to Filter > Filter Gallery > Brush Strokes > Sprayed Strokes and set the Stroke Length to 20, Spray Radius to 0, and the Direction to Horizontal. Then add the same effect to the second layer mask using Alt-Control-F.
Step 10
Now let’s go to the next group of layers and add the masking effect to both text layers as we did before, but this time we don’t need to use the contract function.
Step 11
Select the Mask of the layer and then go to Filter > Distort > Displace and use the following settings:
Horizontal Scale: 4
Vertical Scale: 4
Displacement map: Tile
Undefined Areas: Repeat Edge Pixels
Hit the OK button, and now you need to select the PSD file from the tutorial assets as a displacement map. Add the same effect to the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 12
Add the masking effect to the text layers in the fourth group with the Contract by 4 pxsetting.
Step 13
Select the mask of the text layer and go to Filter > Distortion > Ripple, using the following settings: Amount: 69%; Size: Medium. After that, select the mask of the second text layer and hit Alt-Control-F to add the same filter.
Step 14
Select the mask of the first layer and then go to Filter Gallery > Sketch > Torn Edges and use the following settings:
Image Balance: 40
Smoothness: 15
Contrast: 15
After that, add the same filter to the mask of the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 15
Now let’s go to the last group of layers and create a mask effect as we did before using Contract by 4 px.
Step 16
Go to Filter Gallery > Brush Strokes > Splatter and use the following settings: Spray Radius: 10; Smoothness: 15. After that, add the same filter to the mask of the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 17
And finally, let’s add the last filter to the mask. Go to Filter Gallery again, and then select Texture > Craquelure and set the Crack Spacing to 35, Depth to 10, and Brightness to 0. Use the same effect for the mask of the second layer.
Step 18
Now we need to make some of the elements invisible. Select the mask of the first group of layers, and then hit M and select some words you would like to make visible. Hold Shift to make multiple selections.
Step 19
Hit Shift-Control-I to invert the selection and then Control-I to invert the mask.
Step 20
Delete some parts of different group masks as we did before.
Step 21
Move the first group of layers about 10 px to the left while holding Shift.
Step 22
Change the Opacity of the group to 90%.
Step 23
Create a duplicate of the overlay texture and move both layers above all the groups. Then change the Blending Mode of the first texture to Hard Light and the Opacity to 52%. After that, change the Blending Mode of the second texture to Multiply.
Step 24
Select the first overlay texture and hit Alt-Shift-Control-B. Then hit OK.
Step 25
Go to Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast and set the Brightness to -80 and Contrast to 100.
Step 26
And for the last step, we need to put all the previous groups in a new group and then Right-Click on the first texture and select Create a Clipping Mask.
Awesome Work, You’re Now Done!
Congratulations! You have created an old typewriter font effect using a displacement map, textures, and smart filters. Here is our final result:
If you would like to learn more about Photoshop text effects, check these tutorials:
This quick and simple text effect will transport you to the colorful streets of Mexico. It’s easy to put together using Adobe InDesign, and you can adapt the…
Do you love old typewriters and the style they apply to the letters? Those duplicated letters, and the illegible and sometimes even blurred and almost missed symbols?
In this tutorial, I will show you a quick and easy way to create a vintage typewriter font effect using a displacement map, textures, and smart filters. And if you want to know what a typewriter font looks like, check the best typewriter font collection available on Envato Elements:
This classic typewriter font will help you to recreate the style of old documents and papers. It was inspired by the „Enigma machine” and has a great vintage and grungy look. This typewriter font supports multilingual glyphs and comes in one TTF file.
Inspired by the name of the old brand, this product is an authentic old typewriter font, created by Jadugar Design Studio. This vintage typewriter font comes in five variations, from Thin to Rough, so it could be really useful for different types of projects.
If you ask what font looks like a typewriter, the answer is the one that is created with a real typewriter. This typewriter font was made with an Oliver Courier Typewriter from an antique market. If you need a simple old typewriter font with a great number of alternates, this one is the best choice for you.
If you are looking for an American typewriter font, take a look at AMTW. This classic typewriter font could be used in many ways because it comes in three styles: regular, rough, and rough-rough.
If you are looking for a font that looks like a typewriter but was made by hand, Catalina Typewriter is the best typewriter font for you. This neatly handwritten font would be perfect for creating typewriter font tattoo sketches, table cards, menus, and much more.
Let’s start to create our own vintage typewriter font effect. If you want to learn this effect via video, check out our lesson on the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:
Tutorial Assets
The following assets were used in the production of this tutorial:
Let’s get started by setting up a New Document by pressing Control-N. Set the document size to 1500 by 1000 px.
Step 2
Drag and Drop the textures from the tutorial assets to the document, and then make these layers Invisible.
Step 3
Hit T and create two text layers with any words you want to use.
Step 4
After that, add a Mask to each layer.
Step 5
Select the text layers while holding Shift, and hit Control-G to create a group of the layers. Then add a mask to this group as we did before.
Step 6
Now we need to create four duplicates of the group using Right Click > Duplicate Layer.
2. How to Create a Typewriter Font Text Effect
Step 1
Select the mask of the first text layer and then Control-clickon the iconof the text layer.
Step 2
Go to Select > Modify > Contract and use the following setting: Contract By:4 px.
Step 3
Press Shift-Control-I to invert the selection, and then hit Shift-F5 to fill the selection with black.
Step 4
Add the same mask effect to the second text layer and hit Control-D to deselect.
Step 5
Select the mask of the first layer and then go to Filter Gallery > Brush Strokes > Splatter and use the following settings: Set Radius: 10; Smoothness: 15. After that, add the same filter to the mask of the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 6
Put the ink texture inside the first group of layers.
Step 7
Double-Click on the ink texture in the Layers panel, and then go to Color Overlay and use white.
Step 8
Now we need to add the selection to the masks of the second group of layers, as we did before. But this time we’ll use the following settings: Contract By:2 px.
Step 9
After that, select the mask of the text layer and go to Filter > Filter Gallery > Brush Strokes > Sprayed Strokes and set the Stroke Length to 20, Spray Radius to 0, and the Direction to Horizontal. Then add the same effect to the second layer mask using Alt-Control-F.
Step 10
Now let’s go to the next group of layers and add the masking effect to both text layers as we did before, but this time we don’t need to use the contract function.
Step 11
Select the Mask of the layer and then go to Filter > Distort > Displace and use the following settings:
Horizontal Scale: 4
Vertical Scale: 4
Displacement map: Tile
Undefined Areas: Repeat Edge Pixels
Hit the OK button, and now you need to select the PSD file from the tutorial assets as a displacement map. Add the same effect to the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 12
Add the masking effect to the text layers in the fourth group with the Contract by 4 pxsetting.
Step 13
Select the mask of the text layer and go to Filter > Distortion > Ripple, using the following settings: Amount: 69%; Size: Medium. After that, select the mask of the second text layer and hit Alt-Control-F to add the same filter.
Step 14
Select the mask of the first layer and then go to Filter Gallery > Sketch > Torn Edges and use the following settings:
Image Balance: 40
Smoothness: 15
Contrast: 15
After that, add the same filter to the mask of the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 15
Now let’s go to the last group of layers and create a mask effect as we did before using Contract by 4 px.
Step 16
Go to Filter Gallery > Brush Strokes > Splatter and use the following settings: Spray Radius: 10; Smoothness: 15. After that, add the same filter to the mask of the second layer using Alt-Control-F.
Step 17
And finally, let’s add the last filter to the mask. Go to Filter Gallery again, and then select Texture > Craquelure and set the Crack Spacing to 35, Depth to 10, and Brightness to 0. Use the same effect for the mask of the second layer.
Step 18
Now we need to make some of the elements invisible. Select the mask of the first group of layers, and then hit M and select some words you would like to make visible. Hold Shift to make multiple selections.
Step 19
Hit Shift-Control-I to invert the selection and then Control-I to invert the mask.
Step 20
Delete some parts of different group masks as we did before.
Step 21
Move the first group of layers about 10 px to the left while holding Shift.
Step 22
Change the Opacity of the group to 90%.
Step 23
Create a duplicate of the overlay texture and move both layers above all the groups. Then change the Blending Mode of the first texture to Hard Light and the Opacity to 52%. After that, change the Blending Mode of the second texture to Multiply.
Step 24
Select the first overlay texture and hit Alt-Shift-Control-B. Then hit OK.
Step 25
Go to Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast and set the Brightness to -80 and Contrast to 100.
Step 26
And for the last step, we need to put all the previous groups in a new group and then Right-Click on the first texture and select Create a Clipping Mask.
Awesome Work, You’re Now Done!
Congratulations! You have created an old typewriter font effect using a displacement map, textures, and smart filters. Here is our final result:
If you would like to learn more about Photoshop text effects, check these tutorials:
This quick and simple text effect will transport you to the colorful streets of Mexico. It’s easy to put together using Adobe InDesign, and you can adapt the…
Select the shape highlighted in the following image and focus on the Color panel (Window > Color) to inspect the current fill color. You can see that the orange is made up of 6% cyan, 70% magenta, and 90% yellow. These three colors plus black make for a four-color job. Now, you might want to turn it into a two-color job, and you want that orange to be the same color anytime anybody prints it.
In the following steps, you will learn how to make this change and avoid scrolling through 1,000+ Pantone colors looking for the perfect match.
Step 2
Make sure that your shape is still selected. To find your perfect Pantone, go to Edit > Edit Colors > Recolor Artwork (or click the Recolor Artwork button from the control panel).
In the newly opened dialog box, click the highlighted button to limit the color changes to the color library that you’re about to specify. Go to Color Books > PANTONE+ Solid Coated. Looking back at the Color panel, you will see that the orange has been converted into a Pantone, and the Pantone spot color swatch has been added inside the Swatches panel (Window > Swatches).
Step 3
Now, you can select that starburst shape, assign that same Pantone color from the Swatches panel, and lower its tint to about 50%.
So with the black and the Pantone orange, you have a two-color printing job.
Method #2: CMYK to Pantone (Two-Color Job)
Step 1
Select everything in the logo and go to Edit > Edit Color > Recolor with Preset > 2 color…. Choose the PANTONE+ Solid Coated library and click OK to open the Recolor Artwork window. Here you can change the presets if you ever change your mind. This is not the case, so click OK.
Step 2
Now you can see that the darker orange is the Pantone, the lighter orange is the same Pantone with a 50% tint, and the black is a Pantone process black.
Voila!
There you have it! A two-color print job with just a few clicks.
Select the shape highlighted in the following image and focus on the Color panel (Window > Color) to inspect the current fill color. You can see that the orange is made up of 6% cyan, 70% magenta, and 90% yellow. These three colors plus black make for a four-color job. Now, you might want to turn it into a two-color job, and you want that orange to be the same color anytime anybody prints it.
In the following steps, you will learn how to make this change and avoid scrolling through 1,000+ Pantone colors looking for the perfect match.
Step 2
Make sure that your shape is still selected. To find your perfect Pantone, go to Edit > Edit Colors > Recolor Artwork (or click the Recolor Artwork button from the control panel).
In the newly opened dialog box, click the highlighted button to limit the color changes to the color library that you’re about to specify. Go to Color Books > PANTONE+ Solid Coated. Looking back at the Color panel, you will see that the orange has been converted into a Pantone, and the Pantone spot color swatch has been added inside the Swatches panel (Window > Swatches).
Step 3
Now, you can select that starburst shape, assign that same Pantone color from the Swatches panel, and lower its tint to about 50%.
So with the black and the Pantone orange, you have a two-color printing job.
Method #2: CMYK to Pantone (Two-Color Job)
Step 1
Select everything in the logo and go to Edit > Edit Color > Recolor with Preset > 2 color…. Choose the PANTONE+ Solid Coated library and click OK to open the Recolor Artwork window. Here you can change the presets if you ever change your mind. This is not the case, so click OK.
Step 2
Now you can see that the darker orange is the Pantone, the lighter orange is the same Pantone with a 50% tint, and the black is a Pantone process black.
Voila!
There you have it! A two-color print job with just a few clicks.
If you are searching for a theme to install on a new WordPress website, then one provider you will certainly come across is Elegant Themes.
Founded by Nick Roach in his college apartment, Elegant Themes is one of the most popular WordPress theme stores around. What started as a repository of 80+ themes and a handful of plugins has now become home to 2 powerful themes – Divi and Extra – and 3 premium plugins built to help you expand your digital footprint.
But are its themes the right choice for your website? More importantly, do they justify the $89/year price tag that Elegant Themes has put on its membership?
In this Elegant Themes review, we’ll break down everything the WordPress theme provider has to offer so you can make an informed decision for yourself.
By the time you finish reading, you’ll hopefully be able to determine if the Elegant Themes membership worth your investment.
Let’s get started!
What is Elegant Themes?
Elegant Themes creates WordPress themes and plugins that are available through its membership scheme. Unlike other WordPress theme companies that allow you to browse many premium themes and purchase them individually (usually at a high price), Elegant Themes gives you access to all of its products in one subscription. Each of its themes is beautifully designed by different layouts and colors and well-structured by simple coding.
The passionate work from the Elegant Themes team has put the provider on the map as one of the best WordPress theme providers. You’ll find people recommending Elegant Themes on Reddit, Quora, and several other platforms. Not to mention, this popular theme store boasts an impressive number of 649,032 customers and counting.
To top it off, the store lets its customers use all of the company’s themes, plugins, and layouts on an unlimited number of websites.
Now that you have some idea about the Elegant Themes’ background, let’s take a closer look at its offerings.
WordPress Themes: Divi and Extra
As of this writing, Elegant Themes offers two premium WordPress themes: Divi and Extra. Here’s how each of them works.
Divi
Divi
is a web designer’s dream and the most popular product in the whole collection.
It comes with a template and visual builder that lets you create any type of
website. Whether you want to launch an eCommerce website, a WordPress blog, or
a B2B microsite, Divi’s multi-purpose nature will ensure that you’re able to
adapt the design and layout to your liking. (Check out our roundup of
the best Divi theme websites.)
The theme offers 150 layout packs and more than 1000 pre-made site layouts for you to choose from, which fresh layouts being added every week. We love that Elegant Themes categorizes these layouts to help site owners find what they need fast.
And to make things really simple, Divi comes pre-packaged with a powerful drag and drop page editor – Divi Builder. The tool lets you organize rows, columns, and exclusive Divi elements to create your own unique layouts (without requiring any knowledge of code).
After recent updates to the Divi theme, the Divi Builder can also be accessed through the live, front-end interface. This means that you can customize your website’s design in real-time. Simply insert a module on your website’s homepage (or one of its inner pages) and start customizing.
To make things really easy, Elegant Themes has packed over 40 content modules in the Divi Builder, making website setup even faster. You can use them to add images, sliders, counters, CTAs, and so much more.
You
can also customize the modules you select –from content to color schemes, from
animations to border shadows – to fit your needs. This gives you full control
over how your theme, and therefore your site, looks.
Of course, these are just the core features of Divi. The theme offers a lot more, including built-in marketing tools, split testing, and WooCommerce compatibility. If you’re interested in knowing everything about it, then we recommend that you read our comprehensive Divi theme review where we cover every aspect of this popular offering.
Extra
Extra,
introduced after Divi, is an Elegant Themes product designed for magazines, blogs,
and other content-rich websites. It’s also powered by the Divi Builder plugin, which
makes site creation a breeze.
The default homepage layout of this theme gives you the ability to showcase your best content in an elegant grid format. You can use mini-article sliders, post carousels, custom widgets, and tabbed areas to share previews of your work.
One
exciting feature of the Divi Builder in Extra is post-based modules. These modules,
referred to as the Category Builder, allow you to use the builder’s
drag-and-drop function on your category pages. This lets you design unique
category pages that let you control how lists of content, such as blog posts
and portfolio items, are displayed on your website.
For example, you can use the Category Builder to display a list of posts accompanied by their featured image in a carousel-themed slider.
Apart from the Divi Builder, Extra comes with a native review system. The tool features an integrated user rating system that allows site visitors to rate your posts. By using the review system on your content-rich website, you can foster visitor engagement while gaining valuable insight into your content.
Other
noteworthy features present in Extra include:
WooCommerce integration: Extra comes with the capability to integrate with WooCommerce, which means you can monetize your site by selling eCommerce products, services, or even digital downloads.
Projects and Products: Besides standard blog posts, Extra offers complete support for these two assets. If you’re a designer looking to display your recent projects, the theme makes it dead simple.
Mega Menus: These allow you to create beautiful dropdown menus so people can explore all the content present on your website.
Although Elegant Themes prioritizes Divi, Extra was introduced to make website creation easy for online publications and bloggers – and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. It’s a flexible yet beautiful theme that any content creator or magazine owner would love to get their hands on.
WordPress Plugins: Divi Builder, Bloom, and Monarch
Purchasing an Elegant Themes membership also gives you access to three high-quality WordPress plugins:
1. Divi Builder
We’ve already discussed the majority of its capabilities. Another useful feature of the Divi builder is the ability to create and save your own layouts to the Divi Library. When a custom layout is saved in the Library, it can be inserted into new pages.
Another
cool thing about this WordPress plugin is that it can be used to customize any
WordPress website. Even if you’re not using Divi or Extra, you should be able
to use the Divi Builder to create custom designs on your webpages.
All you have to do is open the webpage and use the Divi Builder interface. So, instead of using Gutenberg or the classic WordPress editor, you’ll use Divi Builder to build and adjust things like rows, content modules, etc.
2. Bloom
How many times have you heard the saying the money is in the list?
Having a list of people whom you can promote your products and services to can work wonders for your business. Bloom is an Elegant Themes plugin that makes list building easy by encouraging your visitors to subscribe and hand over their email addresses.
After
installing and activating Bloom, you’ll be able to create beautiful opt-in forms
using one of these display types:
Pop Up
Fly In
Below Post
Inline
Locked Content
Widget
The plugin also offers a decent range of opt-in form templates you can customize through Bloom’s editor. However, if you prefer to create a form from the ground up, Bloom offers that option as well.
With Bloom’s form display settings, you can choose an intro animation for the form, set a time delay to control its appearance, and define where on your website each form will show up. Customized edges and borders can also be applied to separate forms from the site’s content.
Everyone from eCommerce store owners to part-time bloggers can benefit from building an email list, and Bloom is the ideal plugin to help you achieve that goal.
3. Monarch
Monarch is a social sharing plugin from Elegant Themes. It lets you add social share buttons to different areas on your website – including on popups and sidebars.
You
can create social share buttons for more than 20 social media websites. Also, Monarch
lets you choose from a variety of triggers for your popups and fly-ins, so the
right people see the right message at the right time.
For
instance, you can opt to display your popup or fly-in social sharing buttons:
At the bottom of a blog post
After time delay
When someone leaves a comment
After a purchase
When someone is inactive
for a long time
After someone scrolls a
certain percentage down your content
In addition, you can use the plugin to display links to your profiles, complete with usernames and follower counts. What better way to add social proof to your site than letting people know that thousands follow you on social networks? It can be a quick way to gain recognition within your niche.
All
of these features make Monarch one of the best social sharing plugins available
for WordPress.
To top it off, Monarch even gives an option to export and import data from one site to another. Should you decide to switch websites in the future, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your social shares will continue from existing numbers (rather than zero).
Elegant Themes Support and Updates
When you become an Elegant Themes member, you’ll get access to its support forums, extensive documentation, and a wonderful customer support team that’s available 24/7 via live chat. In case you don’t get a response right away, someone from the support team will follow up via email.
In addition, you’ll be able to join the exclusive Facebook group, interact in community discussion boards, and attend local meetups to get all your queries answered one way or another.
And don’t forget to check out Elegant Themes’ YouTube channel. With plenty of new videos being released on a frequent basis, anything looking to learn about the Divi, Extra, etc. will never run short on guidance.
As well as providing stellar support to its customers, Elegant Themes releases regular updates to ensure its themes and plugins are compatible with the latest version of WordPress. Plus, you’ll also get routine updates that introduce more advanced features and improve the security of your website.
Elegant Themes Pricing
Elegant Themes offers two different membership plans:
1. Yearly membership – $89/year
The yearly membership gives you access to all of Elegant Themes’ products and plugins, as well as community access, premium support, and product updates.
2. Lifetime membership – $249 one-time fee
The lifetime plan includes everything from the yearly plan plus lifetime support and updates.
It’s also worth mentioning that regardless of the plan you sign up for, Elegant Themes throws in a 30-day money-back guarantee. So, if for any reason you’re not satisfied with your membership, you can get a 100% refund (no questions asked).
The Verdict
After this honest and extensive Elegant Themes review, there’s no doubt that the provider is an excellent resource for anyone looking to create a high-performing WordPress website.
Besides good looks, Elegant Themes has so many features to make your website stand out. You get one of the best website builders in the world in the form of Divi Builder. Plus, regular updates and around the clock support ensure you never run into any problems while customizing your site’s design.
All of Elegant Themes’ products are also search engine friendly and mobile optimized. Whether you’re looking to attract search engine visitors or impress audiences on mobile, the products by Elegant Themes are built to support your growth ambitions.
That being said, if you’re still on the fence about making a purchase, here’s a look at Elegant Themes pros and cons.
Pros:
Suitable for business owners with limited technical expertise
Front-end page design with real-time previews
Hundreds of beautiful templates for inspiration
Compatible with email marketing services and eCommerce platforms
Extensive support – Facebook group, tutorials, and live chat
Value for money (including single payment lifetime access)
Cons:
No individual themes for sale
Number of features can be overwhelming to beginner site owners
No advanced documentation for developers
Conclusion
To conclude, Elegant Themes combines great themes with a variety of features to deliver a truly unique site building experience. And with Divi being one of the most popular themes in the world right now, you can’t question the value for money you’ll get by joining the Elegant Themes member club. What’s more, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose by trying its products to see if you like them.
As
a bonus, we’re leaving this exclusive Elegant
Themes coupon for you. Click it to get 20% OFF on an Elegant Themes membership
today. No thanks necessary, just doing our part!
If you are searching for a theme to install on a new WordPress website, then one provider you will certainly come across is Elegant Themes.
Founded by Nick Roach in his college apartment, Elegant Themes is one of the most popular WordPress theme stores around. What started as a repository of 80+ themes and a handful of plugins has now become home to 2 powerful themes – Divi and Extra – and 3 premium plugins built to help you expand your digital footprint.
But are its themes the right choice for your website? More importantly, do they justify the $89/year price tag that Elegant Themes has put on its membership?
In this Elegant Themes review, we’ll break down everything the WordPress theme provider has to offer so you can make an informed decision for yourself.
By the time you finish reading, you’ll hopefully be able to determine if the Elegant Themes membership worth your investment.
Let’s get started!
What is Elegant Themes?
Elegant Themes creates WordPress themes and plugins that are available through its membership scheme. Unlike other WordPress theme companies that allow you to browse many premium themes and purchase them individually (usually at a high price), Elegant Themes gives you access to all of its products in one subscription. Each of its themes is beautifully designed by different layouts and colors and well-structured by simple coding.
The passionate work from the Elegant Themes team has put the provider on the map as one of the best WordPress theme providers. You’ll find people recommending Elegant Themes on Reddit, Quora, and several other platforms. Not to mention, this popular theme store boasts an impressive number of 649,032 customers and counting.
To top it off, the store lets its customers use all of the company’s themes, plugins, and layouts on an unlimited number of websites.
Now that you have some idea about the Elegant Themes’ background, let’s take a closer look at its offerings.
WordPress Themes: Divi and Extra
As of this writing, Elegant Themes offers two premium WordPress themes: Divi and Extra. Here’s how each of them works.
Divi
Divi
is a web designer’s dream and the most popular product in the whole collection.
It comes with a template and visual builder that lets you create any type of
website. Whether you want to launch an eCommerce website, a WordPress blog, or
a B2B microsite, Divi’s multi-purpose nature will ensure that you’re able to
adapt the design and layout to your liking. (Check out our roundup of
the best Divi theme websites.)
The theme offers 150 layout packs and more than 1000 pre-made site layouts for you to choose from, which fresh layouts being added every week. We love that Elegant Themes categorizes these layouts to help site owners find what they need fast.
And to make things really simple, Divi comes pre-packaged with a powerful drag and drop page editor – Divi Builder. The tool lets you organize rows, columns, and exclusive Divi elements to create your own unique layouts (without requiring any knowledge of code).
After recent updates to the Divi theme, the Divi Builder can also be accessed through the live, front-end interface. This means that you can customize your website’s design in real-time. Simply insert a module on your website’s homepage (or one of its inner pages) and start customizing.
To make things really easy, Elegant Themes has packed over 40 content modules in the Divi Builder, making website setup even faster. You can use them to add images, sliders, counters, CTAs, and so much more.
You
can also customize the modules you select –from content to color schemes, from
animations to border shadows – to fit your needs. This gives you full control
over how your theme, and therefore your site, looks.
Of course, these are just the core features of Divi. The theme offers a lot more, including built-in marketing tools, split testing, and WooCommerce compatibility. If you’re interested in knowing everything about it, then we recommend that you read our comprehensive Divi theme review where we cover every aspect of this popular offering.
Extra
Extra,
introduced after Divi, is an Elegant Themes product designed for magazines, blogs,
and other content-rich websites. It’s also powered by the Divi Builder plugin, which
makes site creation a breeze.
The default homepage layout of this theme gives you the ability to showcase your best content in an elegant grid format. You can use mini-article sliders, post carousels, custom widgets, and tabbed areas to share previews of your work.
One
exciting feature of the Divi Builder in Extra is post-based modules. These modules,
referred to as the Category Builder, allow you to use the builder’s
drag-and-drop function on your category pages. This lets you design unique
category pages that let you control how lists of content, such as blog posts
and portfolio items, are displayed on your website.
For example, you can use the Category Builder to display a list of posts accompanied by their featured image in a carousel-themed slider.
Apart from the Divi Builder, Extra comes with a native review system. The tool features an integrated user rating system that allows site visitors to rate your posts. By using the review system on your content-rich website, you can foster visitor engagement while gaining valuable insight into your content.
Other
noteworthy features present in Extra include:
WooCommerce integration: Extra comes with the capability to integrate with WooCommerce, which means you can monetize your site by selling eCommerce products, services, or even digital downloads.
Projects and Products: Besides standard blog posts, Extra offers complete support for these two assets. If you’re a designer looking to display your recent projects, the theme makes it dead simple.
Mega Menus: These allow you to create beautiful dropdown menus so people can explore all the content present on your website.
Although Elegant Themes prioritizes Divi, Extra was introduced to make website creation easy for online publications and bloggers – and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. It’s a flexible yet beautiful theme that any content creator or magazine owner would love to get their hands on.
WordPress Plugins: Divi Builder, Bloom, and Monarch
Purchasing an Elegant Themes membership also gives you access to three high-quality WordPress plugins:
1. Divi Builder
We’ve already discussed the majority of its capabilities. Another useful feature of the Divi builder is the ability to create and save your own layouts to the Divi Library. When a custom layout is saved in the Library, it can be inserted into new pages.
Another
cool thing about this WordPress plugin is that it can be used to customize any
WordPress website. Even if you’re not using Divi or Extra, you should be able
to use the Divi Builder to create custom designs on your webpages.
All you have to do is open the webpage and use the Divi Builder interface. So, instead of using Gutenberg or the classic WordPress editor, you’ll use Divi Builder to build and adjust things like rows, content modules, etc.
2. Bloom
How many times have you heard the saying the money is in the list?
Having a list of people whom you can promote your products and services to can work wonders for your business. Bloom is an Elegant Themes plugin that makes list building easy by encouraging your visitors to subscribe and hand over their email addresses.
After
installing and activating Bloom, you’ll be able to create beautiful opt-in forms
using one of these display types:
Pop Up
Fly In
Below Post
Inline
Locked Content
Widget
The plugin also offers a decent range of opt-in form templates you can customize through Bloom’s editor. However, if you prefer to create a form from the ground up, Bloom offers that option as well.
With Bloom’s form display settings, you can choose an intro animation for the form, set a time delay to control its appearance, and define where on your website each form will show up. Customized edges and borders can also be applied to separate forms from the site’s content.
Everyone from eCommerce store owners to part-time bloggers can benefit from building an email list, and Bloom is the ideal plugin to help you achieve that goal.
3. Monarch
Monarch is a social sharing plugin from Elegant Themes. It lets you add social share buttons to different areas on your website – including on popups and sidebars.
You
can create social share buttons for more than 20 social media websites. Also, Monarch
lets you choose from a variety of triggers for your popups and fly-ins, so the
right people see the right message at the right time.
For
instance, you can opt to display your popup or fly-in social sharing buttons:
At the bottom of a blog post
After time delay
When someone leaves a comment
After a purchase
When someone is inactive
for a long time
After someone scrolls a
certain percentage down your content
In addition, you can use the plugin to display links to your profiles, complete with usernames and follower counts. What better way to add social proof to your site than letting people know that thousands follow you on social networks? It can be a quick way to gain recognition within your niche.
All
of these features make Monarch one of the best social sharing plugins available
for WordPress.
To top it off, Monarch even gives an option to export and import data from one site to another. Should you decide to switch websites in the future, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your social shares will continue from existing numbers (rather than zero).
Elegant Themes Support and Updates
When you become an Elegant Themes member, you’ll get access to its support forums, extensive documentation, and a wonderful customer support team that’s available 24/7 via live chat. In case you don’t get a response right away, someone from the support team will follow up via email.
In addition, you’ll be able to join the exclusive Facebook group, interact in community discussion boards, and attend local meetups to get all your queries answered one way or another.
And don’t forget to check out Elegant Themes’ YouTube channel. With plenty of new videos being released on a frequent basis, anything looking to learn about the Divi, Extra, etc. will never run short on guidance.
As well as providing stellar support to its customers, Elegant Themes releases regular updates to ensure its themes and plugins are compatible with the latest version of WordPress. Plus, you’ll also get routine updates that introduce more advanced features and improve the security of your website.
Elegant Themes Pricing
Elegant Themes offers two different membership plans:
1. Yearly membership – $89/year
The yearly membership gives you access to all of Elegant Themes’ products and plugins, as well as community access, premium support, and product updates.
2. Lifetime membership – $249 one-time fee
The lifetime plan includes everything from the yearly plan plus lifetime support and updates.
It’s also worth mentioning that regardless of the plan you sign up for, Elegant Themes throws in a 30-day money-back guarantee. So, if for any reason you’re not satisfied with your membership, you can get a 100% refund (no questions asked).
The Verdict
After this honest and extensive Elegant Themes review, there’s no doubt that the provider is an excellent resource for anyone looking to create a high-performing WordPress website.
Besides good looks, Elegant Themes has so many features to make your website stand out. You get one of the best website builders in the world in the form of Divi Builder. Plus, regular updates and around the clock support ensure you never run into any problems while customizing your site’s design.
All of Elegant Themes’ products are also search engine friendly and mobile optimized. Whether you’re looking to attract search engine visitors or impress audiences on mobile, the products by Elegant Themes are built to support your growth ambitions.
That being said, if you’re still on the fence about making a purchase, here’s a look at Elegant Themes pros and cons.
Pros:
Suitable for business owners with limited technical expertise
Front-end page design with real-time previews
Hundreds of beautiful templates for inspiration
Compatible with email marketing services and eCommerce platforms
Extensive support – Facebook group, tutorials, and live chat
Value for money (including single payment lifetime access)
Cons:
No individual themes for sale
Number of features can be overwhelming to beginner site owners
No advanced documentation for developers
Conclusion
To conclude, Elegant Themes combines great themes with a variety of features to deliver a truly unique site building experience. And with Divi being one of the most popular themes in the world right now, you can’t question the value for money you’ll get by joining the Elegant Themes member club. What’s more, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose by trying its products to see if you like them.
As
a bonus, we’re leaving this exclusive Elegant
Themes coupon for you. Click it to get 20% OFF on an Elegant Themes membership
today. No thanks necessary, just doing our part!
