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Looking for great graphics in Canva? Here are 3 tips & a tutorial video to show you how to get started on searching and find graphics like a pro. Every designer, whether you’re a newbie or experienced, searches for graphics. Some projects allow you to create graphics from scratch, but often we look to the…
Use the Canva Color Palette Ideas tool when you’re prepping for your next graphic design project or wanting to get inspired. These pre-picked color palettes are sure to spark creativity! It seems like when you’re just starting out in graphic design, picking out color palettes and font choices is hard to do. Being able to…
Use the Canva Color Palette Generator to pick the perfect colors for your next graphic design project or your business rebrand – you’ll have palettes that provide contrasting colors that pair perfectly every time! Need some inspiration when it comes to color for your next design project? Look around. I find color inspiration everywhere! In…
Canva isn’t just a great way to create designs for your business, work & life, it provides you with awesome tools that can help make your designs better. Learn how to use the Canva Color Wheel for your next design project. One of the fun parts of working in design is picking colors for your…
If you want to be able to curve text in your next design project in Canva – look no further. Try your hand at curving text in Canva with this sample logo project. There are so many great features to Canva – it’s the perfect graphic design software for newbie designers or those that don’t…
If you’re looking to learn how to use color like a pro in your design projects, you’ve come to the right place. Grab the crash course on color & picking the perfect pairings below. Ever wonder how graphic designers seem to pick the perfect color palettes for every project? I did too when I first…
When it comes to the Background Remover Tool in Canva, not all images are created equal. These 4 tips will up level your design and set you at expert status in no time! If you’ve been using Canva even occasionally for personal or business reasons, you’ve probably run into the Background Remover tool. It’s a…
Playing with fonts is fun. Having them look good is better. Using your skills to customize type so that you look like a typography/ font expert… well, that’s just awesome! Try out these 3 simple ideas on your next design project. Each of them can be done using a free subscription account in Canva! No…
These tips for adding shadows to your design work will take you from newbie level to expert in no time – plus, get a quick work around for adding shadows in a free design software program called Canva! When to use Drop Shadows in Your Work Project Type – the first thing you’ll need to…
This short tutorial will have you uploading fonts to your computer and using them in your favorite graphic design or word processing software in 10 minutes or less. One of the most frequently asked questions I have from new design students and readers is how to get fonts on their computer. If you’re new to…
Today friends, we’re talking about typography. There are too many great fonts out there to count and if you’re like me, you’ve got dozens upon dozens of awesome fonts stashed on your computer ready to go for that perfect project. (If you want a quick tip on how to find the right font in…
As a graphic designer, I start every project with a client asking for a few necessary items. They usually consist of design or vector files of their logo or current branding. Whether you’re honing your design skills and looking to work with clients in the future or you’re a small business or marketing professional working…
