Intro to Graphic Design on Canva

Study Notes

A popular online graphic design platform that provides a user-friendly interface for creating professional-quality visual content
Founded in 2012 by Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht, and Cameron Adams

Drag-and-Drop Editor: allows users to create designs without requiring extensive design experience
Huge Template Library: thousands of pre-made templates for various design formats, including social media, presentations, and marketing materials
Customizable Elements: users can add text, images, shapes, and icons to their designs
Collaboration Tools: real-time collaboration and commenting features for team projects
Affordable Pricing: offers a free plan, as well as several paid subscription options

Typography: a vast font library, including Google Fonts, and advanced text editing capabilities
Image Editing: basic image editing features, such as filtering, resizing, and cropping
Shape and Icon Library: a vast collection of customizable shapes and icons
Color Palette: a built-in color palette generator and a wide range of pre-made color schemes

Accessibility: no need for extensive design experience or software training
Time-Efficiency: quick and easy design creation, with a focus on productivity
Cost-Effective: affordable pricing options, including a free plan
Scalability: suitable for individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises alike

A popular online graphic design platform created in 2012 by Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht, and Cameron Adams
Provides a user-friendly interface for creating professional-quality visual content

Drag-and-Drop Editor: allows users to create designs without requiring extensive design experience
Huge Template Library: offers thousands of pre-made templates for various design formats, including social media, presentations, and marketing materials
Customizable Elements: enables users to add text, images, shapes, and icons to their designs
Collaboration Tools: features real-time collaboration and commenting capabilities for team projects
Affordable Pricing: offers a free plan, as well as several paid subscription options

Typography: boasts a vast font library, including Google Fonts, and advanced text editing capabilities
Image Editing: provides basic image editing features, including filtering, resizing, and cropping
Shape and Icon Library: offers a vast collection of customizable shapes and icons
Color Palette: features a built-in color palette generator and a wide range of pre-made color schemes

Accessibility: no need for extensive design experience or software training
Time-Efficiency: enables quick and easy design creation, focusing on productivity
Cost-Effective: offers affordable pricing options, including a free plan
Scalability: suitable for individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises alike