Essential guide to Canva, design software built for non-designers that is bringing the power of design to virtually anyone. This revolutionary tool is being used in marketing for small and large businesses to reduce time and resources. It is also providing a powerful tool for educators to create customized learning material for their students, designed by teachers for their classrooms. Any design need can be filled so much easier than ever before. This 6 page laminated QuickStudy guide will truly unleash the power, covering quick start options and templates, advanced tools, design basics, branding, and focus on different mediums for use of Canva designs. Succinctly written by professor of photography and author Gene Strickland, his passion for beautiful and functional design and his experience teaching others how to create high quality content has been funneled, formatted, and organized in a handy and durable tool that can expand your resources, elevate skills, and unlock creativity for an amazingly low price.
6 page laminated guide includes:
- Getting Started
- Set Up Your Account
- Navigate the Interface
- Example Mini-Project
- Essential Tools
- Templates & Prebuilt Designs
- Choose the Correct Template
- Example Mini-Project
- Customize Templates
- Advanced Techniques
- Common Mistakes
- Create Designs from Scratch
- Plan Your Layout
- Add Text
- Add Images
- Work with Shapes, Lines & Icons
- Design with Grids & Frames
- Finalize & Export Your Design Checklist
- Organize & Layer Elements
- Advanced Features
- Photo-Editing Tools
- AI Tools: Magic Studio (aka Canva AI)
- Typography: Fonts & Lettering
- Color & Brand Palettes
- Charts, Graphs & Data Visualizations
- Canva Forms
- Canva Sheets
- Collaboration & Sharing
- Invite Collaborators
- Real-Time Collaboration with Live Editing
- Manage Access & Roles
- Manage Feedback & Revisions
- Version History & Recovery
- Export & Publish Your Designs
- Organize Shared Projects
- Social Media Platform Optimization
- Platform-Specific Guidelines
- File Formats
- Mobile-First Design
- Schedule Posts
- Analyze Metrics
- Platform-Specific Tips & Tricks
- Canva Mobile App
- Download & Setup
- Navigate the Interface
- Create & Edit Designs
- Sync Projects Across Devices
- Best Practices
- Graphic Design Basics
- Elements
- Principles
- Legal & Ethical Design Practices
- Copyright & Licensing
- Ethical Use of Design Elements
- Real-World Branding & Case Studies
- Build a Strong Visual Brand
- Real-World Cases
- Real-World Strategies
- Canva Email
- Functionality & Access
- Visual Data Storytelling
- Affinity by Canva
- Motion & Video
- Future-Ready Skill Development