Please click on any of the links below to be directed to an article, video, or FAQ website. Contact us directly at staffshopbakercounty@gmail.com if you’d like a free consultation or help with any of the below content.
Canva is an easy-to-use graphic design site. You can use Canva to create anything from letters to business cards to promotional items such as t-shirts or baseball caps. Canva designs can be downloaded in a variety of file formats, or you can order them directly from the Canva website to be printed on products and shipped directly to you.
- Go to canva.com
- Create a Canva account
- You can create/log into your account using your Google email account
- Choose a size template best suited for your project
- Use the search bar to find one that works for you
- Or click “custom size” to create a blank custom project
- Choose a design template to edit, or edit the blank canvas
- The template you previously chose will determine the size of the project, this one will add elements to the canvas
- The size template you chose may have elements already added to it, or it may be blank
- Choose “elements” to add to your design
- Add a background to your design
- Add images or shapes to your design
- You can upload images from your computer or use the ones provided by Canva
- Add text to your design
- Click on the “more” button to add photos, styles, audio, videos, backgrounds, charts, or to view folders
- Give your design a title
Notes:
- Canva, like Google, automatically saves your designs as you edit
- You can add people to edit/view your design by entering their email address in the “Share this Design” box, or you can make it publicly accessible to anyone with the link
- Click the “notes” button on the bottom left side of the screen to add presenter notes
- Canva designs can be easily presented to a group
- Use the “Insights” button to see data collected about how many people view your public designs
- Click the “share” button in the top right corner to share, present, download, print (aka order), or otherwise share your design
- To print a design from your computer, you must first save it as a file, the print option on Canva will allow you to order the design
Resource Links
Canva for Beginners – Canva Design School
How to Take Photos for Social Media – Launch Pad Baker Business Resources
Consistent Online Marketing – Launch Pad Baker Business Resources