​Learn the basics of this simple design platform to help you create graphics, fliers, and more for use on every platform on the web or in print.​ You will learn things like: ​What it is Basic features How to use it I also include my personal recommendations for maximizing your graphics and time spent creating them.​ Canva isn't just for business people. With the free option everyone can use Canva to create memorable images and print items like fliers. The uses are endless. You can find the full course here https://creativechaos.mykajabi.com/offers/rK6oRJSN/checkout

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Canva 101
Presented by Gael Gilliland

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What is Canva
Graphic design platform built with simplicity and the user in mind
You can use it to create anything from Facebook graphics to
business cards
It does not replace Photoshop etc. but it does bring basic
graphics tools to the general population

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Why do I love it?
Simple and easy to use
The ultimate cheat sheet in image sizing
Efficient way to create eye­catching graphics that are in line with my
brand
I can add my own branding profile (colors and fonts) for easy reference
In the pro version, you can use the Magic resize to instantly create the
image optimized for every platform
Purple guidelines to help with spacing and image aesthetics
Multiple download options for online and print uses
It's free...

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Your Canva Dashboard

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Your Canva Dashboard
Dashboard
Shows all of the different types of images you can create
When you hover over an image it will tell you the pixel size
You can also use custom dimensions to create a graphic (upper right­hand corner)

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Dashboard Menu
All your designs ­ Shows all of your designs
your've created. Canva automatically saves your
designs to the cloud.
Shared with you ­ Shows designs/projects that have
been shared with you by others
Create a team ­ You can create a team to work on
your designs
Your brand ­

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Your Brand
Color palettes ­ You can add your brand colors
using hex and RGB codes
Not sure what you want yet? Use the "Color
palette inspiration" to get started
Logos ­ Upload your logos here
Having your brand info set up first will help you
create consistent graphics and maintain your
brand's visual integrity

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Your Brand
Fonts ­ Choose your Heading font, Sub­
heading font, and body text font
Not sure what you want yet? Use the
"Suggested font combinations" to get started
Uploaded fonts­ Canva allows you to upload
your own fonts
Using the same fonts consistently on your
graphics will help your brand's visual integrity

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Font Recommendations
Headings ­ Use Serif or Script fonts
Subheadings ­ Use Serif or Script fonts
Body text ­ Use Sans Serif
I recommend sticking to 2­3 fonts (I try to pick
2) for each image.
For your Branding Profile, having 3 fonts to
draw from is handy for inspiration
Sticking in the same font family can help an
image look cohesive

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Canva pre­designed layouts differ for each
image type to maximize impact on that
platform
There are free and paid layouts
Layouts

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Elements
Free Photos
Grids
Frames
Shapes
Lines
Illustrations
Icons
Charts
I Canva

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Text
Gives you a default preset
The first three lines that say "Add..." is where your
branding text will show up when you set it.
The pre­designed text components can be modified
with color and font changes as well as sizing

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Text Editing
HTML editing features
Auto change the letter spacing & Line height
Adjust transparency
Link text to a URL

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Background
You can pick virtually any color under the
sun (especially if you have the RGB or hex
code).
You are provided with a default palette to
get you started.
The squares below the palette are pre­
designed by Canva and free to use unless
otherwise noted.

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Uploads
This is one of my favorite features
Upload your own images to Canva
I like to use transparent logos to easily
brand my graphics
You can also pull images from your
Facebook account

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This background is an image I uploaded. It
is digital cardstock purchased to be in line
with my Creative Chaos brand.

17. Let's create a Facebook Graphic
Click Facebook Graphic from your Dashboard
Select a Background
Select Text ­ Add heading
Edit Text to Say "Hello" hit enter "Goodbye"
Change the font to "Chewy"
Change the line­height to 2.0
Under Elements Frames and select a frame
Change the color of the frame to purple
Click Download in the top right corner
Click JPG
Open your graphic on your laptop
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I used Canva to create
this presentation...

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References & Legal Stuff
Screenshots are directly from Canva.com
All info and suggestions are my own gleaned from years of research
and experience.
These does not meet any course requirement for any educational
institution.
I do not make any guarantees by publishing this information. You use
it at your own risk.
Canva does not pay to say any of these things, nor am I endorsed by
them (at least not yet)

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Contact Info
info@gaelgillilandfreelancing.com
gaelgilliland.com
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