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Ultimate Guide to Graphic Design in Canva
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Ultimate Guide to Graphic Design in Canva

Learn how to design professional graphics using Canva.
Created byAnthony Isaac
Last updated 2/2021
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Logo design
  • Canva design skills
  • Real world projects
  • Business card design

Course content

5 sections • 24 lectures • 2h 37m total length

  • Getting Started With Canva2:58

    Learn how to get started with Canva, create an account (email, Google, or Facebook), and navigate the dashboard with templates and design options.

  • Canva Dashboard5:35

    Navigate the Canva dashboard to explore templates, features, and learning resources, then create designs, organize them with folders, and manage brand kits, teams, and deleted items.

  • Canva Free vs Paid4:00

    Compare Canva free and pro plans, noting 8000 free templates, 100 design types, and stock assets; pro adds brand kit, one-click resize, custom templates, fonts, premium stock, and expanded storage.

  • Design Inspiration2:41

    Explore how to spark graphic design ideas using the Design Inspiration website, searching for logos, posters, and business cards to fuel your own Canva projects.

  • Exporting Your Designs2:03

    Learn how to export your Canva designs, choose PNG or other formats, select the correct page, decide on a transparent background if supported, and save with a descriptive file name.

  • Animations3:11

    Explore Canva animations, from block fade to scrapbook, learn to apply and export animated designs as mp4 using a pro account, selecting and downloading your preferred animation like stomp.

  • Typography5:15

    Explore typography in Canva by creating text, customizing fonts and sizes, applying colors and alignment, and using font combinations and spacing tools.

  • Shadows4:43

    Learn to add shadows to text and images in Canva using duplicates, color tweaks, and precise positioning. Group the elements for easy movement and maintain the shadow effect.

  • Text Masking3:59

    Master text masking in Canva by placing images or videos into letter frames, adjusting alignment, and applying background blur and brightness for dynamic designs.

Requirements

  • Mac or PC with an internet connection.

Description

Ultimate Guide to Graphic Design in Canva

Learn how to design professional graphics using Canva.

You will discover the tools you need for starting a design project and how to organize your deliverables, as well as understand the fundamentals of colour, typography, elements, and layout.

Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced designer looking to brush up on your skills, this course has everything you need.

From logo design to poster design, you’ll explore dozens of real-life projects that will teach you the techniques in today’s marketplace.

You’ll learn how to use Canva to create:

  • Logos

  • Social Posts

  • YouTube Thumbnails

  • Invoices

  • Business Cards

**Design your way** Learn how to use the tools and features of Canva to create professional-quality designs.

Use the Canva tools to brand your social media images, blog banners, flyers for online promotions, book covers, social media posts and everything else you need to stand out.

In just minutes, you will be designing with ease, and will find yourself a graphic design pro!

Get started today!

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone that wants to learn how to use Canva.
  • YouTubers / Content creators
  • Brand owners

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