Canva Masterclass 2. 0 Comprehensive Design Skills for Digital Creators

1. Welcome and class overview: Hi there. I mentioned the and I'm thrilled to be your guide in this class on mastering Canva. We've over five years experience using Canva for both personal and professional projects. I've learned a lot about the platform, it's features and its potential. When I first started using Canva, I was blown away by how user-friendly it was. With its drag-and-drop interface, pre-made templates and extensive library of design elements. Canva made it easy for anyone to create stunning visuals, even if they had no design experience. Over the years, I've used Canva for all kinds of projects. From it creating social media graphics and flyers, Do designing presentations and marketing materials for clients. And along the way, I've discovered some tips and tricks that have helped me to get the most out of the platform. That's what this class is all about. Sharing my knowledge and experience with you so that you can become a Canva Pro to whether you're a freelancer, a small business owner, a marketer, or just someone who wants to create beautiful designs. This class will give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed. The Canva Masterclass two point TO is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of design or a Canva feature. We'll begin with design fundamentals and principles. Move on to designing for social media, marketing materials and branding, and then explore creating engaging content. We will also dive into mastering at Canva tools and features. And then we'll tackle the latest AI powered Canva tools and features as well. Along the way, I will share practical tips, tricks, and best practices to help you create stunning designs with ease. By the end of this class, you'll be able to understand and apply design principles to create a visually appealing, effective designs, designing eye-catching content for various social media platforms. Develop cohesive and professional marketing materials and branding assets. Create engaging and informative content like infographics, presentations, pitch decks, eBooks, and more. Master the powerful tools and features available in Canva and utilize Canva's AI powered tools to create stunning designs quickly and efficiently. This class is designed for anyone interested in learning to create beautiful and effective designs using Canva. Whether you're a complete beginner, a small business owner, a social media manager, or a seasoned designer looking to improve your skills. This class has something for you. Once again, welcome to the Canva Masterclass 2.0. I'm thrilled to be your guide on this exciting design journey. Together, we'll explore the ins and outs of Canva. And I will share my expertise and insights to help you create stunning designs that truly stand out. So let's dive straight in and get started. 2. Understanding the Canva features and benefits: Hello and welcome to this lesson on understanding the features and benefits of Canva. My name is Anthony and I'm excited to show you how to take advantage of all of the amazing features that Canva has to offer. So let's start by talking about the benefits of Canva. First and foremost, Canva is incredibly user-friendly. It has a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy for anyone to create stunning designs even if you have no prior design experience. Another benefit of Canva is its versatility. You can use Canva to create a wide variety of designs. From social media posts to business cards, two presentations, t-shirt designs and more. This means you can rely on Canva for all of your design needs instead of having to use multiple tools. Now let's take a look at some of the key features of Canva. One of the most popular features is its vast library of templates. Canva has over 250,000 templates to choose from. Covering everything from social media posts to resumes, to business cards, logo designs, and so much more. These templates are fully customizable so you can make them at your own by changing the colors, fonts, images, graphics, and any other specific details you can customize to make it specifically your own. Another feature that sets Canva apart. It's extensive library of graphics and illustrations with over 75 million stock photos and videos and graphics to choose from your shorter find the perfect image to use in your design. If you can't find what you're looking for, you can easily upload your own images, videos, graphics, and icons. Canva also offers a range of tools to help you customize your designs. For example, you can add text to your designs with a variety of fonts to choose from. And you can also adjust the size, spacing, and alignment of your text. You can also add shapes, icons, and other design elements to create a unique and eye-catching design. Finally, Canva offers a range of collaboration tools that make it easy to work with others on your designs. You can share your designs with team members or clients. And you can also give them editing access so they can make changes themselves. So there you have it, an overview of the key features and benefits of Canva. With it's user-friendly interface, vast library of templates and graphics, customization tools and collaboration features. Canva is a powerful design tool that can help you to bring your ideas to life 3. Setting up your Canva account: Welcome back. In this video, we're going to walk through the process of setting up your Canva account so that you can get started with creating amazing Designs in Canva. To begin, simply head over to canva.com and click on these sign-up button. You can then give your email address or sign up with your Google or Facebook account. Once you've signed up, you'll be taken to the Canva homepage. Here you can choose from a variety of design types, such as presentations, social media posts, and more. You can also create a custom sized design if you don't see what you're looking for. Now let's take a look at some of the basic settings you may want to configure in your accounts. First click on your profile picture in the top right-hand corner, and then select account settings. Here you can upload a profile picture, change your email address. You can even customize the theme that you are using Canva wave. You can either use the light or dark Canva theme. However, this is of course, down to your personal preference was due or in your account, you can see many different tabs. On the left. You have login and security email preferences. And then we have under Personal people billing, SSO, reports, purchase history domains. And at the bottom you can see the manage Teams button. Login and security is where you can change your password, add multi-factor authentication, sign out for more devices, and so on. And then below that you have email preferences. This is where you can opt-in and opt-out of Canva emails. So when they want to email you about a new feature or if they have a recommended template for you to use. They can email you. However, you have the option to opt out of these specific emails under the Personal tab. First of all, we have people. This is where you can collaborate on your projects and invite others to access your designs within Canva. Then we have billing and plans. This is where you can change or add a payment method and change your subscription type as well. I'm currently subscribed to Canva Pro. If you're using the free plan, it will say you're using the free plan for canva. Is this is where you can add single sign-on. But this is built for large teams using Canva at scale. So it's unlikely that you will need to use this. After that, we have reports. This is where you can see how your team is using Canva and the type of documents they're creating. So you can see how many projects have been created, published, and shared. And you can also see the number of active members, admins, and designers. Next up, we have purchased history. This is where you can see the history of payments going through your account. So this is a simple one. You can easily access invoices if you're subscribed to Canva Pro, then we have domains. If you have purchased any domain names through Canva, you can access them on this tab here. And finally at the bottom, you can see we have managed teams. Here you can see your own teams and other teams that you have been added to. And any teams that you have created, you can access and delete from this page. There we go. That is it for this video on setting up your Canva account. By now, you should have a good understanding of how to get started with Canva and configure some of the basic settings in your account. 4. Navigating the Canva interface and dashboard: Hello and welcome to this lesson on navigating the Canva interface and dashboard. When you first login to your Canva account, you'll be taken to your dashboard. This is where you can access all of your designs, create new designs, and browse Templates. So let's take a closer look at the dashboard. On the left, you will see the navigation menu. Here. You can access the dashboard by clicking Home. You can access your projects and view them in folders. You can see all of the different templates. If you have Canva pro, you can see the brand hub. And then you can see the Library of Canva apps by clicking on the Apps tab. The bottom, you can see that you can also create a team. So you can add your team members and you can work together and collaborate on your projects. And finally, you can view the trash folder, which includes the Projects, photos and videos that you have deleted. Then in the center of your dashboard, you can see your most recent designs. You can click onto any of these designs to make changes and download them. You can also create a new design by clicking the create a Design button at the top-right, or by simply clicking on to the project type that you want to create. So if you want to create a YouTube thumbnail, you can click onto this project here. However, I do not create a new project. Every time I want to create a YouTube thumbnail, I simply go into my YouTube thumbnail project and add a new page to this project. Now let's open a project and have a look at the Canva interface. When you open a design, you will see the editor interface. At the top, you'll see your toolbar, which will change depending on what elements you have clicked on. So if I click onto the text, we can edit all of the different options for the text. So we have the font, the font size, the colors, and many more options along the top up here. Then of course, we can access all of the templates and all of the different items along the tabs on the left down here. So we can see the different elements that we can add to our project. We can go to the brand hub. We can go to our uploads. We can add more text, we can add custom drawings. We can view our other projects. Within this project, we can look at the apps available in Canva. In the center of the interface, you will see your canvas. This is where you can create your design. You can add elements by clicking onto them and dragging them onto your canvas. And you can move them around by clicking and dragging them with your mouse. As you can see, it is really that simple. There we go. That is it for the basics of the Canva interface, dashboard and editor. It's quite a simple overview, but it gives you a basic understanding of how to use the different features in Canva. So now that you know your way around, we can start to create some designs with confidence. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next lesson. 5. Exporting your designs: Next up, I'm going to show you one of the most important, but luckily also one of the easiest things so that you need to know how to do in Canva and that is export your designs. Now of course, you could be creating anything on Canva. So there are different file types that you can use to export your designs. But for this example, I'm going to show you how to export a YouTube thumbnail design that I've created. And I'm going to show you the right file types to export it to so that you can easily upload it to YouTube and use it on your YouTube video so that you have custom thumbnails on your videos. So let's just get the project streets open. And then once you've finished designing your project, wherever that may be, you need to be able to export it so that you can download it to your computer and place it wherever you want it to be. So let's say I want to download this first page here, these YouTube thumbnail. What I'm going to do is click the Share button. And then we're going to go down and click on Download. Then we have a few different options. First of all, we need to select a file type. Now it must think that this is a video because it's suggesting an MP4 file format, but that is only for videos. However, because we are downloading a YouTube thumbnail, you want to use either JPEG or PNG, but I prefer to use PNG. Now you could have created anything in Canva. So it's always important that you choose the right file type. And luckily, each file type has a simple description. So you can see what each file type is best for. Now, like I said, I'm going to be using PNG, so I'm going to click back onto that. Then we have a few options that are only available for Pro Canva accounts. You can change the size of your design. Now I want mine to be exactly what it already is. You can use a transparent background. So for example, if you are designing a logo, this is where that comes in handy. And you can also compress your file so that the file size is smaller. However, that will also lower the quality of your design. Next up, you need to select the page or pages that you want to download. Now, if you select multiple, it will download it as a zip. However, I only want to download page one. So that's all I'm going to select. Then if you're going to use these settings a lot, you can save your download settings, but I'm not going to do that. And finally, we need to do is click Download. Now it will open your file explorer so that you can choose where to download your file to. And you can also set a filename so that you know what it is that you've downloaded. Once you're happy and you are ready to download your file, simply click the Save button. And there we go. We have successfully exported our YouTube thumbnail so that we can now go ahead and upload it to YouTube. Now we do have a couple of tips for you to make this even easier. You can name each page within a project in Canva simply by clicking on top of the page up here. And then you can add a page title. Just like that. And this makes each page easier to find when you are going to download it. As you can see, it says page one, add a page title. And that is the title that I gave that page. You can see that these other pages have proper titles that I've added. Also, you can rename the entire project by clicking up here. So this is super useful as well. However, these are my YouTube thumbnails, so I'll leave that to how it is. And of course it's important to always choose the right file type. So if you've created a video in Canva, of course you want to select Mp4. If you've created a PDF, you want to select one of these two PDF options. We have PDF Standard, which is best for documents and emailing. And then we have PDF print, which is best for printing. So this is quite self-explanatory because they all have descriptions. So there we go. That is how you export your projects in Canva. Simple video, but a very important one. Thanks and goodbye. 6. Typography and text editing: Hello and welcome back. In this video we're going to take a look at typography and text editing in Canva. So we're going to look at shadows, text masking, text effects and other typography settings in Canva. So let's dive straight into it. And what I'm going to do is create a blank brand new logo project. So let's create this project here. Then what we need to do, of course, is add some text. So we're going to go to the menu on the left over here and click onto the text tab here. And then we have a view different options. We can either add a blank, simple text box that we can then customize. Let's delete that. Alternatively, if you create a brand kit, you can have your texts presets on the left over here as well. Which as you can see, I have a heading subheading and body text all easily set up for me so that I don't need to customize the text too much. And then below that, we have fonts combinations. So these are pre-made font combinations that you can use. Some of these or one for pro accounts. But as you can see, a lot of them are free as well. The ones with the pro icon next to them require a Pro subscription, but these ones do not. As you can see, the glow, the huge sale of the sparkle, these old free to use. And then to use one of these, you simply need to click on it. And then you can change the text to say anything you want it to say. Now these presets is basically the fonts, the color, and then a few other adjustments are added to these as well. For example, this has the bold font and it has some effects added to it as well. As you can see it has the neon effect. So let's get rid of this pre-made text or fonts combination. That's what it's officially called. And what I'm going to do is create a blank new textbox. So let's add this to our design. And I will just write this is an example. Then I will show you a few different things that you can do within Canva. So first of all, we have the fonts selector. Of course, you can easily customize the font. Then you can also customize the font size. You can increase it or decrease it. You can change the color of your text. You can make your text bold, italic, underlined, and even all uppercase or lowercase, depending on if you have this enabled or disabled. Some of these aren't available for certain fonts, so there'll be grayed out. If it's unavailable to use, then you can align your text. So we have center alignment, left, and rights as well. And then we have a bullet point list and numbered lists as well here. But I'll disable that for now. I'm going through this quite quickly, so you may need to pause the video, but this is all quite simple stuff that you should understand quite quickly. Then we have spacing. So you can increase the letter spacing. This would increase the space between each letter. As you can see, this is really easy to use. And then also we have line spacing. Now this is only usable if you have text in multiple lines. So if I do this, I'll be able to show you an example of this. So now as you can see, what will happen is the space below these two lines will increase by increasing the line spacing or decrease. If I decrease it, then you can anchor the text box as well. And you have these three different options available to you. After that, we have texts effects. We have all of these different effects that we can add to our text. We could add a shadow. And then we have all of the different settings for the shadow effect. And all of these different effects as well, simply select the one that you want to use. So for example, the outline allows you to choose the thickness and the color of the outline as well. So if I select a dark color, you can see this here. If I select a light color, there we go. And we can decrease the thickness, then it's not as prominent. So you can try any of these different effects to see what suits your style. So let's say you want to add a nice shadow to your texts. We need to do is click onto the shadow effect here and then customize it to how you want it to be. Let's say I want the shadow to be dark. I'll select a dark color. In fact, I'll select black. And then you can adjust the transparency to make the shadow more or less visible. So the lower the transparency, the less you'll be able to say it. And the more you increase the transparency, the more prominent the shadow will be. You can blur the shadow. Using the blur tool. You can change the direction of the shadow. As you can see on the right in my design, the shadow is moving around the text. I quite like it just here. And then we can also customize the offset as well. So this is how far away the shadow is from the text. So that's how you add a nice shadow to your text in Canva Now let's say you don't like the color of the texts. We can quickly change it. I think that this yellow here looks quite good. And then we can adjust it and make it bigger. Just like that. We've looked at pretty much everything. Now I just want to show you one more thing that you can do in Canva with texts and that is text masking. Now let's have a look at how we can create a text mask in Canva. So what I'm going to do is delete the texts that we have already created. And I'm gonna go ahead and add a background image to this design. I think I'm going to type it in skyline as that will be a cool background image. Let's see which one should we use? This one here looks cool. In fact, I'd like this one here even more. So let's click onto that. This is a really nice image. So what we're going to do is make it so that we can see the image in the text. Now, this is difficult to explain, so I'm just going to show you how to do it and explain it that way. So the next thing that we need to do is find some forams. So what we're going to do is go to the search box up here and type in frames. And we're going to click on to the one where it has a little icon next to it. And this will give us all of the frames that are available in Canva. Now we just want to find the frames that are in the shape of letters. So here we go, a, B, C, D. And the way to zed, I'll just use the letters to spell out test to show you how this works. So we have the a to tease and an S. We're going to spit out test. Now what I'm going to do is make these letters a bit smaller so that they all fit in nicely. Spaced them out equally as well. There we go. Then I'll select them all and make them a bit smaller again so that they all fit in. And I'm gonna put the text over the water down here. There we go. So now in order to create a text mask, what we need to do is put an image over each of these frames. Now we're gonna do it with one image. So I'm going to find an image that will be suitable, something that will pop out quite nicely. So let's type in. In fact, I'll just go to photos and see what is on the trending page. Is there anything cool on here? Let's use this image here of these cars racing. Now you want to make sure that the image you are using is bigger and can cover all of the letters in your words or word. And as you can see, this one does. Then I'm what I'm going to do is duplicate the Photo four times because we have four letters. And I'm simply going to put the photo over each of the letters. There we go. And then you can double-click it and make it so that once again, it needs to cover all of the letters. Then what we're going to do is go from the top-left to the top-right for these for letters. So this is quite hard to explain, but you'll see how this works in a second. Let's go for the second letter. Now what we want is it needs to line up. As you can see, those have a look at the car at the top left here. It needs to line up with the car behind it. So this all works nicely. Well, they all need to line up, but if we look at one, it'll make it a lot easier to do. Nothing that looks good. So now let's do this for this letter here. Once again, make it bigger so that it covers all of the letters. There we go. We're just going to make the cars behind a lineup. Again. I think that's perfect. Then we need to do it for this final letter here. The letter T, make it bigger than all of the letters. And then make it a lineup as well. So there we go. This is called text masking. So basically you can use an image to line up and go over all of your texts. I didn't really select a very good image because this doesn't look too good. I could have selected something a bit better. But as you can see, this looks quite cool. So to make this even better, what we could do is make the background image the same image as what we used in these letters here for the text masking. If I go and find that to Image, again, this one here, and then simply drag it over the background. And why could do then is put some edits on this photo. So basically, I'm just going to add a blur to the background image. And then I'll make it a bit darker using a filter as well. Let's say Noah. Then we can just put our text in the center of the screen. So that is a really quick example of texts masking in Canva. It's a cool feature and it's all able to be done and thanks to the frames in Canva. So if we go back two frames, again, you don't only need to use text, you can use other types of frames as well. And it's one of the coolest features in Canva. So let's say you want to make a mockup. You can use this laptop here. Then I can go back to Images. Let's say for example, if I type in website, any photos work for that. Let's say this one here. I can then drag this into the laptop and we have a cool mockup using this frame. There's loads of other types of frames as well. If I go back two frames, again, you can simply scroll through them. And there are tons available for you to use. There are numbers as well. You don't only have to use letters, and it's all of these different shapes that you can use. So there we go, That pretty much wraps up this video on typography and text editing. I hope you enjoyed it and hope that you learned something new. I'll see you in the next one. Thanks and goodbye. 7. Image filters and effects: Welcome back. We're now going to have a look at image filters and effects. Now we briefly looked at that in the previous video, but we're gonna look at it more in-depth right now. So first of all, I'm going to create a new page, and I'm going to add an image to this page. So let's look for Ferrari and look at photos. I think we're going to add this image here. This is quite a nice one. We're going to have a look at image filters and effects. So to find image filters and effects, you want to select your image and then go to Edit Photo. Then we can see the AI tools, we can see the filters, and we can see the effects down here as well. So first of all, let's have a look at a few of these effects. Down here. We have shadows. If you want to add a shadow to a photo, you can do so easily by clicking on the shadows and then choosing the type of shadow. So let's say drop shadow. And then you can adjust the shadow that you have added. So if we now look at the image, you can see the shadow below the image in our project. Then as well as this type of shadow, we have outline and glow as well. So that is shadows. This is quite simple. You just need to play around with each of the different shadows until you find the exact type of shadow that you want in your project on your photo. So after shadows, if I go ahead and disable that, we also have auto-focus so we can automatically focus on a specific point in the image. This is better for photos of food or people. As you can see, it's giving it a try on this image here. You can choose the blur intensity for the background and the focus position as well. So it will put it in purple as to where it will focus. So if we say if I say the top of the background is in-focus, it will then put the car in the blur. Then if we bring this down, we'll now focus on the windshield. And if we bring it down further, it will focus on the front of the car down here. So this is an awesome tool that is available directly in Canva. You can choose exactly where you have the focus position, and then you can take control of the blur intensity for the background as well. So that is a fantastic feature that I absolutely love. As well as focus. We have blur. So you can simply put a blur on the entire photo. But I do not want to do that. Then we have Duotone as well. You consider any of these Duotone filters to change the color of your image. Now, if we can find a nice red one, this one here, for example, the cherry one. And then make the red more red and the shadows more black. We can make a quite nice filter for our image. And finally, we have the actual filters as well. So if I click on see all next to filters, we can see all of the available filters that are here for us to use. Now before I do that, if I disable some of these hover effects that we've added, the autofocus tend to blur off. I think we've disabled shadows. So now if I go back to filters, we'd be able to see what they actually look like when we add them to our image. We have vivid filters down here. Soft filters. I quite like this first one here, this is quite nice on this particular image. This one's quite nice as well. Then we have vintage. As you can see that OK, Pretty cool. You can increase or decrease the intensity as well. And then we have mono, a few hover filters that look absolutely awesome. And finally behalf color pop, which is quite different to all the other filters, as you can see. But they're also pretty cool as well. So there we go. That is image filters and effects in Canva, quite simple, but can also really improve and change the way that your photos or look in Canva. So there we go, That's all for this video. Hope you enjoyed it and I hope you learn something new. I'll see you in the next one. Thanks and goodbye. 8. Adjust and customise elements and projects: Welcome back. In this video, we're going to have a look at how we can adjust and customise elements and projects within Canva. So we have the same Projects open still here where we have a simple photo and some other random stuff. In this one, I'm going to delete this here. What we're going to do is have a look at how we can do a few different things to adjust and customise elements within Canva. You may already know most of this, but it's important to go over it for the people that are new to Canva. Let's start by having a look at how we can adjust images. If I select this image, you can rotate it by simply selecting it and then using the Rotation icon down here. So all you need to do is click and drag to the side. You want to rotate it to. And at every 90 degrees it will look in. So -90, as you can see, it locks and then you can keep moving it -180.90 and then back down to zero. So that is how you rotate to your designs in Canva. If I select the image, again, there are also other things that you can do as well. For example, you can flip your image or element horizontally or vertically. Now, it's unlikely you'll want to flip this specific Photo vertically, but flipping it horizontally makes it look quite cool. You can also adjust the transparency for your elements as well. So if you click onto the Transparency icon, 100 per cent means it's fairly visible. And then the further you take it down, the less you can see that element. Now that works on all elements. So if I go back up to here and click onto the T here, we can go and click onto the transparency tool again. As you can see, we can adjust date for any elements. Now let's say that you have created a big design with loads of elements, which is quite complex. You may want to add more elements, but certain elements you don't want to accidentally move. Now to make it so that you don't accidentally move anything, you can lock your elements. So what I'm going to do is lock the T by clicking onto the elements and then clicking the lock up here. Then if I select all of these, I can't accidentally select and move the T. As you can see as much as I try, I cannot move it. This is super helpful for when you're editing big projects and you don't want to accidentally move something. You can also duplicate two elements by clicking onto the elements, let's say the letter E this time. And then in order to duplicate it, you can either hold Control and click the D on your keyboard, which is for duplicate. Or alternatively, you can right-click the element and you have all of these options pop up. And all you need to do is click the duplicate button from the options here. So let's delete the letters that we have duplicated. And I'm just going to add some texts for this next example. I'll add this text here, and I will also add a basic heading. Now I'm going to show you how to do is adjust the positions for your elements. So if you have multiple elements in the same design, you can choose what's on top and what's on the bottom. So if you want this heading down here to be at the back of your design or you need to do is select it. Now you can either right-click it and go to layer or alternatively, once it's selected, you can go to position. And then you can arrange and click backwards. And it will move it backwards behind other elements. Or if you want to move it to behind everything, you can click to back to automatically move it to the back. If you want to move it to the front automatically, you can use different or you can just use forward or backward to move it one by one in front or behind each individual element. You can also see these specific layers within your project. By clicking onto the layers tab. We can see exactly what is on top of what the sparkle is on top of everything. So that means if I move it around, nothing will be in front of it. In this, I move it on here. Just like that. Then we also have the background and of course, that has to be at the back. We can also see from the layers tab that the T is locked. So this is a good way of seeing everything in your project and what is where in each layer of your design. So there we go. I think that that is it for this video, we have covered how to adjust and customise the elements in your project on Canva. So that is all for this video. Hope you enjoyed it and hope you learn something new. I'll see you in the next one. Thanks and goodbye. 9. Copy and paste element styles: Welcome back. In this video, I'm going to show you a really simple but really awesome feature, which is in Canva. It's quite an easy feature to use, but you may not know about it. So I'm just going to quickly show you what it is and that is how to copy and paste element styles. So as you can see here, we have two bits of texts. We have these barcode text up here and the basic text down here. I'm going to delete all of these. I'll just unlock this letter here so that we just have these two bits of texts. I'll even delete the background and make it black. So now we know exactly what we are working with. So what I'm going to show you how to do is copy the text styles from this text here that says sparkle. And we're going to paste these styles onto this text down here. Now it won't copy and paste the actual text, but just the style. So let's select the text that we want to copy the style for. And what we're going to do is click onto the paintbrush up here, and this will copy the style. Now what we need to do is click onto the text we want to paste the style onto. So that is this text down here. So I'm going to click onto this with my paintbrush icon. And there we go. We now have the same style that we had on this text here. Today's text just here. So that is how you copy and paste element styles in Canva. You can also do this for other types of elements as well. So if I delete both of these, and what I'll do is add two squares. There we go. We have two squares. What I would do is add a border to this one. Let's add a, a dashed border. And I'll also round the corners and I'll make it a white square. There we go. We've added some styles to this box. What else could I do? I'll change the color of the border to yellow. And I think that is good. So what I'm going to show how to do is copy the style from this square here to this square down here. So once again, we can select it or right-click it. It is completely up to you. If you select it, you'll have to click the paintbrush up here or the paint roller. And if you right-click it, you can click the Copy style here. So let's click that button. And then we're simply going to click onto this shape below it to paste the style from that elements. And there you go. It takes a couple of seconds. So rather than having to do all of the changes one-by-one to this shape down here, we can simply copy and paste the element style. Now you may think, why don't you just copy and paste or duplicate the original shape like I've done here. But there are many reasons why you might not want to do that. For example, the shape you are pasting it onto, maybe a different size. And it may be a different shape altogether. For example, it could be a star. In that case. If I then delete some of these adjustments, for example, the border, and I'll make it a yellow star. If I then go ahead and copy and paste the style. As you can see, it doesn't change the shape or the size of the shape. So for this example, you don't want to just duplicate the original shape because you only want to copy and paste the element styles. There we go. I hope you found this video useful. It's quite simple one, as we've just been using the copy and paste element styles told that you can use within Canva. But it's a great tool to know about and know how to use. So there we go. I hope you enjoyed the video and hope that you learned something new. I will see you in the next one. Once again, thanks and goodbye. 10. Integrating Canva with social media platforms: Welcome back to this lesson on integrating Canva with social media platforms. In this video, we'll explore how you can streamline your social media workflow by seamlessly integrating Canva with popular social media platforms. So let's get started. Canva offers seamless integration with various social media platforms, allowing you to directly publish and share your designs without leaving the Canva Websites. This integration saves you time and efforts by eliminating the need to manually download and upload your designs. Each social media platform integrates Canva with social media platforms, starts by creating your design or opening an existing one in the Canva editor. So I'm going to open this one here as an example. Once you're satisfied with your design and you're ready to publish it onto social media. Click onto the share button at the top right-hand corner. And then what you want to do is go down to share on social. Here you will find a list of the social media platforms that Canva supports for direct integration. Choose the platform that you want to publish to, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or any of these other options here. And this will then take you through the integration process for each platform. So let's say for example, I want to post page one here to Twitter. I'll click on to Twitter. And then I'll click the connect Twitter button. Then I'll need to authorize Canva. And this will then take me back into Canva. So here I will then have to select an option. So I'll select my Twitter account. And then I want to choose the page or pages that I want to publish. So let's say one page one. So there's unselect all of them and simply select page one only. Then you can write out your tweet to go with the image. So let's say, I want to say this is a, an example for a video. If I can spell, then if you have a Pro Canva account, you can schedule this to publish whenever you want it to publish. Or you can simply click Publish now and it will straight away publish it to your Twitter account. So I'll click this button right now, just so I can show you that this works. And there we go. The post has successfully been published. So now if I click checkout your post, it will take us through the post we have published so that we can see how it looks. And there we go. We can see my tweet is on Twitter. Now we don't really want this public as this is nothing to do with my Twitter account. This is completely irrelevant. So I am straightaway going to delete this tweet. And there we go. So that is how you can integrate Canva to your social media platforms to streamline the process of posting the designs that you have made on Canva to your social media accounts. Now the process may be slightly different for other social media platforms. For example, with Twitter, you had to write a tweet in this box here. But let's say if you use another platform, what am I doing? Click on share on social. And then let's say you want to share it to Instagram. There'll be a different process. So here you need to select how you would like to post it to Instagram. You can either immediately post from the mobile app or you can schedule posts from your computer. So like I said, this is different for each of the platforms. Let's say I want to post it to a Facebook page. We will need to connect our Facebook page to our Canva account. And this process will be more similar to the process of posting directly to Twitter. But I'm not going to do that. There we go. That is it for this video. Start integrating Canva with your favorite social media platforms and take your social media presence to the next level, share your designs with the world and make a meaningful impact in the digital space. That's wraps up this lesson on integrating Canva with social media platforms. 11. How to add a white border to an image in Canva: Hello and welcome back. In this video, I'm going to show how to add a white border to any image in Canva. So let's get started. First of all, I'm just going to create a new project so that I can show you how this works. And I think I'll just create a logo project. Then we're going to add an image to this project. I'll give you a few different examples. So go to elements. And then I'll type in Ferrari again. And we can click onto old photos. And what we're going to do is use, let's use, let's see. Let's use this image here. So let's add this to the design. Then what we're going to need to do is remove the background. So we're gonna go to Edit Photo and background remover. That's done a pretty good job. It probably needs to be altered slightly more. That needs to be removed just here. And a little bit down here. Now you can be as precise as you want with this. I'm just going to leave that for now because I don't want to spend too much time on that. I'm just going to tell you how to add a border to your image. Now the border could be any color. For YouTube thumbnails, people usually add white borders, two images which are added to the thumbnail. So first of all, I'll make the background black so that we can actually see the white border that we ad. And then I'll click back on to our image and I'll go to edit photos again. And then what we're going to do is click onto shadows. Now we're going to select the glow shadow option. We're going to turn blur to zero. We're going to turn the color to white, the intensity to 100. And then the other options are really up to you, the size of the border. That's obviously down to your own preference. The angle, this doesn't matter at all. You can have that on any because the angle doesn't matter for the border. That is only if you are using this as a shadow, but we're not, we're turning it into a border. And then we have distance. You want distance to be on zero so that it's just a border on your image and not moved away from the image. So that needs to be on zero as well. Intensity. That's how much you can see it as the same as opacity. So we need that on 100, all of course, depending on your personal preference. And like I said earlier, size as well as depending on how thick you want the border to be. Then you can easily customize the color of your border as well. Simply click onto the color picker and select any color that you want to use. So that's how easy it is to add a white border to any image in Canva. Now I will use an image that I have uploaded to give you another example. So I have added the image of me that I have uploaded. So once again, we're going to remove the background. First of all, give it a couple of seconds. We may need to make some changes. As you can see, the microphone is still in the image. I'm just going to ignore that. Then we can go to shadows again and go to glow. Turn the blur to zero, the angle to zero, and the distance to zero. The intensity to 100, make the color white. And then the size is up to you. And there we go. We've added a white border, like you see in many YouTube thumbnails. To Image. You can do this two images that you've uploaded. You can do this two images that are in the Canva library. It is completely up to what you need to do and how you need to use your images. So that is all for this video. I hope you enjoyed it and I hope you learn something new. I'll see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 12. Background remover tool and its applications: In this video, we'll explore how the background remover feature can enhance your designs and provide a range of creative possibilities. So let's get started. The background remover tool in Canva allows you to easily remove the background from Images and creates a clean, transparent background. This feature is particularly useful when you want to isolate a subject or object from its original background and place it seamlessly into a new design or composition. One of the main applications of the background remover tool is in product photography. If you're selling products online or creating promotional materials, it's important to present your products in a professional and a visually appealing manner. By removing the background, you can showcase your products against a neutral all customized backdrop, allowing them to stand out and capture attention. The background remover tool is also great for creating custom graphics and collages. By removing the background from multiple images, you can combine different elements and create a unique compositions. Whether you're designing social media posts, invitations, or digital artwork, the background remover tool, it gives you the flexibility to experiment and bring your creative ideas to life. So let's create a new project and have a quick look at how the background remover feature works. So I'm going to create a YouTube thumbnail projects. It doesn't matter what I'm creating. This is just to show you a quick example of the background remover. And then I'm going to add a few different photos to this project. Now you can use the background remover tool on photos that you can use within Canva using their stock photo library. Or you could use your own uploaded photos as well. So to give you an example, I'll go to elements and then I'll go down to photos. And I'm just going to search for animals. Then I'm going to add a few different images of animals to my project. Let's say this one here, this giraffe here, and this dog. And then I will add a couple of photos of food as well, just to give you some different types of examples. So it's an old one thing to show you that the feature works on multiple types of images. So we have a bowl of fruit, and let's open the pancakes as well. Here we go. So we have five photos in this page right now. Just want to space it out so that they all fit in. There we go. I think that's alright. Then what I'm going to do is start using the background remover tool on each of these photos. So first of all, I'll click onto this tiger and I'll go to the Edit Photo button at the top up here. Then I'm simply going to create come to the background remover. That's all. There we go. In seconds, the background has been removed. Now let's do the same for the giraffe over here. And boom, it's done. And this dog down here. Then we have the pancakes. We couldn't detect the background in that image. Please try another. For some reason it doesn't work in this image here. So it's good to know the floors of the feature. And then let's click onto this total here and use the background remover again. And as you can see, it has worked for that one. I'm just going to try and add another photo of pancakes. Just because the other image didn't work. Here we go. Let's go for this one here and I'll go to Edit Photo and background remover. And then we go. So I'm not sure why the other one didn't work, but this one worked absolutely perfectly. There we have the background remover tool in Canva. You also have some settings within the tool as well, so you can configure it. You can restore or arrays certain points in the background that the tool that didn't remove on its own. But usually with one-click, it will automatically remove the background for you. Remember, the background remover tool in Canva provides you with the power to create a visually stunning designs, product images, and Photo compositions. Start exploring the possibilities of this powerful feature and see how it can transform your designs. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one. 13. Using Canva's Magic Resize feature: Welcome back. In this lesson we're going to talk about Canva's Magic Resize feature. We'll explore how the Magic Resize feature can save you time and effort by automatically adapting your designs to different sizes and formats. So let's dive straight in. Canva's Magic Resize feature is a powerful tool that allows you to quickly and easily resize your designs to fit various dimensions without having to recreate them from scratch. Whether you need to resize your design for different social media platforms, print materials, or other digital formats. Magic Resize has got you covered. Use the Magic Resize feature. Simply open your design in Canva and click the Resize button at the top-left up here. You will then be presented with a list of popular preset sizes, such as social media, posts, banners, presentations, and more. All you need to do is click onto the desired size or format. And Canva will automatically adapt your design to fit that specific dimension. So as you can see here, we can either enter a custom size. And I've also used this feature before. So I have the recent presets. However, directly below that, we have all available presets that we can use. So the current project that I have open is a YouTube thumbnail. If I've designed a YouTube thumbnail, but I then want to use the similar design for something else. For example, let's see what we have here. A blog Graphic. All I wanted to do is take that specific preset and then I can have a reset this exact project. Or I can copy it to create a new project. And it will resize that project to be the size for a blog Graphic. Now I recommend always using the copy and Resize feature because otherwise you will lose your current projects. Now the Magic Resize feature does not only adjust the size of your design, but it also optimizes the layout and elements to make sure they are visually appealing in the new formats. They saves you the hassle of mentally rearranging and resizing individual elements, saving your valuable time and efforts. Now this doesn't always work perfectly, but it will save you time. And there's probably gonna be changes that you need to make to make sure that everything in your new project fits in how you want it to. So I'll click the Copy and Resize button. And this has created a new project that is the size of a blog Graphic, which is 800 by 1,200 pixels. We can then go ahead and retitle our project at the top rate's up here, and start working within our project in the main screen right here. It Magic Resize feature makes it super easy for you to maintain consistency across social media platforms. For example, you could create a design for a Facebook post, then easily resize it for Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, all with just a few simple clicks. There we go. That is the Magic Resize feature within Canva. We've just a few clicks. You can adapt your designs to fit any dimension and maintain a consistent and professional look across all of your marketing materials. 14. Designing with custom templates: Welcome back. In this lesson, we're going to be talking about designing with custom templates and elements in Canva. In this video, we'll explore how you can take your designs to the next level by using custom templates and elements to create unique and professional looking visuals. So let's dive straight into it. Canva offers a wide range of predesigned templates and elements that serve as a great starting point for your design projects. However, sometimes you may want to go beyond the pre-made options and create something entirely unique. That's where custom templates and elements come in. Creating your own custom templates allows you to establish a consistent brand identity and save time by reusing your preferred design elements. To create a custom templates. Or you need to do is create a project and then create your design within that project. And once you are done, oh, you will need to do is click the Share button within your project and then click on brand Templates. Then you can turn this design into a reusable templates. You can add it to a folder or create a new folder. And once you're done, click Publish. Now what you can share that template for other people to be able to use it. You could simply share it to your team or use it yourself for future projects. So if I now click go to folder down here. We can see the brand Templates folder with the templates that I have just created. Now this is not at all a template. This is just a load of random images, but this is just a quick example showing you how to create a custom brand templates in Canva. By creating custom templates, you can easily apply your preferred design style to future projects and maintaining a cohesive and professional look across all of your visuals. This is particularly useful for businesses and individuals who wants to establish a strong brand presence. Then when you want to use the custom brand templates that you have created. Let's say for example, you are at the Canva dashboard. There are two ways for you defined your Templates. Well actually free technically. First of all, that you could see it in your recent designs. But the other two ways include IVR going to be Templates tab, and then going down to your costume, brand templates at the bottom. Or if I go back to the dashboard, you can click onto the brand Harpic tab here, and then click onto brand templates again. Now, if you have a big business, we have lots of brand templates. You can categorize these by looking at the different folders. Viewing who owns and creates the templates, putting them into different categories, and sorting them by when they were last modified. So there we go, start exploring the possibilities of custom templates in Canva and unleash your creativity. Create designs that reflect your unique style and make a lasting impression on your audience. That wraps up this lesson on creating custom templates in Canva, begin creating your own custom templates and see how they can elevate your designs to new heights. 15. Collaborating with team members in real time: Welcome to this lesson on collaborating with team members in real time using Canva. In this video, we'll explore how you can enhance your design workflow by leveraging Canva's collaborative features to work seamlessly with your team. So let's get started. Collaboration is an essential aspect of design projects, especially when working in a team or with clients. Canva provides tools that allow you to collaborate with team members in real time. Ensuring smooth communication, efficient feedback, and seamless collaboration. To collaborate with team members in Canva, simply start by creating a design or opening an existing one. Then, once you are in the editor, Click on the Share button located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. And this will open the sharing options panel. So I might as well open the brand templates that we just created. Now we can either use the templates or edit the original. I'm going to click Edit Original just for this example. And then what I'm going to do is share this to my team. So what we're going to do is click the Share button. And then as you can see, this opens the sharing options panel. In the sharing options panel, you can invite team members to collaborate on your design by entering in their email address into this box here. You have the flexibility to assign different levels of access to each team member, such as can view, can comment, and can edit. Depending on their role and requirements. Once your team members receive the invitation, they can access the design and starts collaborating with you in real time. This means that multiple team members can work on the same design at the same time, making changes, adding elements, providing feedback all in a synchronized manner. Canva's collaboration features also include the ability to leave comments and provide feedback directly within the design. So as you can see just here, we can click, add a comment. Then we can add a comment and even at a specific person to make it so they are notified by your comment. So let's say this design is awful. And then we go, then someone else in your team can reply to your comments. And you can also edit and delete the comment as well. If the comment has been added to fix, That's an aspect of the design. Once the problem has been fixed, you can simply click the tick here and then the comments will be removed, meaning that that has been resolved. So let's say you are working on a design for a client if you want to make it so that the client can access your design to leave a comment for you on any changes that need to be made. But you don't want them to be able to accidentally edit the design. You need to do is create a share button, add them to the design, and then only give them access to be able to comments. And there you go. Then when they enter the design, they can't exit in the Edit the design, but they can leave a comment letting you know what changes and needs to be made. Collaborating with team members and clients in real time using Canva streamlines the design process enhances communication and boosts productivity. It enables you to work seamlessly with your team no matter where they are located. Whether you're working on a marketing campaign, a social media strategy, or a client presentation. Canva's collaborative features provide a platform for efficient team work and seamless collaboration 16. Utilizing Canva's stock image and video libraries: Welcome back. In this lesson, we're going to have a look at utilizing Canva's stock image and video libraries. We'll explore how you can enhance your designs by leveraging Canva's vast collection of high-quality stock images and videos. So let's dive straight in. Canva offers and extensive library of stock images and videos, providing you with a wide range of visual assets to enhance your designs. Whether you're creating social media posts, presentations, all marketing materials. Canva's stock library has you covered. To access Canva's stock library? Open the Canva editor. As you see, I have a project already open. And then click on the Elements tab on the left over here. From here, you will either need to click onto photos or videos to browse through the available stock library. To find these stock photos, go to photos and define these dark videos, go to videos. So let's click on two photos here. First of all, as you can see, we have the recently used Images, magic recommendations, and the trending photos as well. Then at the top, you can search for exactly what you need to find. So if you want to find an image of food, type in food, and that is what you'll be given. That is exactly the same for videos. So if I now go down and click on videos down here, we can see the recently used videos and then all of the different Video Categories down here as well. And for ease of use, there is also the search box here. So you can find specific videos that you are looking for. So if I type in animals, we can see all of the available animals videos. Then it will give you some specific recommendations based on your search. So we have wildlife, wild animal was Zoo, Lion, and so on. So if I click onto wildlife, that is exactly what we'll be given. Canva's stock library contains millions of a professional grade images and videos across various categories and themes. As you've just seen, you can use the search bar to find specific visuals or explore the curated collections for inspiration. We've such a vast selection, your shot to find the perfect images and videos to complement your designs in Canva. When selecting an image or video from Canva's stock library, pay attention to its resolution, composition, and relevance to your design concept. High-quality visuals can significantly enhance the overall look and impact of your designs. So choose wisely. Once you've found the perfect image or video, simply drag and drop it onto your design Canvas. For this example, I'm going to go back to photos, and I'm just going to use this image here. You can have a Click onto it or drag and drop it straight into your design. As you can see, Canva then allows you to resize, crop, and customise the visuals to fit your specific design needs. So I can move this image around. I can make it bigger or smaller, or I can double-click it and crop the image as well. And there is also a new smart crop feature. So if I click Smart crop right now, as you can see, it is used the feature to crop the image and rotate it to be perfect for what you will need to use it for. Now, of course, it doesn't know exactly how you'll be using the image. So this may be wrong. As you can also grew up an image exactly how you need with your own specifications anyway. So it doesn't matter whether you want to use the smart crop feature or by just simply cropping the image yourself. This gives you the flexibility to create a visually stunning and cohesive designs using Canva's stock image and video libraries not only saves you time and effort, but ensures your designs have a professional and polished look. In addition to these Docx library, Canva also offers premium elements, including premium images and videos for those who want to access exclusive and premium content. These premium elements provide even more options and creative possibilities for your designs. Now the premium images and videos can be found in the exact same place. However, let's say for example, if I type in food, again, you can see that the premium Images have the little Pro icon in the bottom right-hand corner. Now that is exactly the same for videos. So if I type in money, we can see that these are the videos that require a Pro Canva subscription to be able to use them. Or alternatively, you could use this one down here without even needing the Pro subscription. It is included with free accounts. So that's all for this video, starts exploring Canva's stock image and video libraries and unleash your creativity in ARDS, your designs. We've stunning visuals that captivate and engage your audience. That's all for this video, I'll see you in the next one. Thanks and goodbye. 17. Magic Design: Personalized Templates: Welcome back. So over the next few videos, we're going to take a look at some of Canva's new AI powered tools and features. And first of all, we're going to have a look at the magic Design feature. In order to use the magic Design feature, you want to go to your dashboard and from there, you want to click onto the Templates tab. Now, as you can see right at the top of our screen, we have the option to try the magic Design feature. So let's click Drive right now. And then what we need to do is upload an image. And what this will do is create templates that are using our media. So let's click the Insert media button. And we can either select an image that we have previously uploaded to Canva or alternatively, we could upload a new one. Now that's what I'm going to be doing. So I'm going to click the Choose File button. And I'm just going to use this image here. So let's let the image upload. And here we go. So now the magic Design feature has started working. So we can see the image that we have uploaded within these templates down here. So let's click the next arrow to see a few more of these. And this isn't too good at the moment because we haven't added any specific styles or headlines. So we could add our own headline to change the headline in the results. So for example, if this is a guide on how to design a logo, I'll just type in how to design a logo as the headline. And then I'll click the Add button. And as you can see, that text has now been added to each of these templates. Then what is that? We can also edit the style for the templates as well. So if I click onto these style drop-down box, we can either pick a vibe or fame, or we can pick a style from these options here, we have a few different themes. Just here. Let's click onto the marketing theme right now. And then we can also select a style to use, which is the fonts and colors. So let's click onto this one here. Then once again click the Results button. And there we go. So now, using the magic Design feature, we've uploaded an image, selected a style, and added our own headline. And now these templates have been created for us. So this one here is quite good. This could be an Instagram post promoting a new video. And we have many more over here as well. Now this is a new feature and it's only gonna get better. So if you don't like how it's currently working, you don't need to use it, but of course, it will be improved as time goes on 18. Magic Eraser and Magic Edit: Advanced Photo Editing: Welcome back. In this video we're going to take a look at some Advanced Photo Editing features, and they are magic Eraser and Magic Edit. So what we're going to do is create a completely new project. So I'm going to create, let's see, I think a Facebook posts will work. So let's click onto this one here. Then I do not want to use a template. Instead I'm going to add an image. So let's go to elements and let's look for a good photo to use. I'm just going to type in horse and then go to photos. And let's see which Photo we should use. I think this photo here will be good. I'm gonna drag that straight in. And first of all, I'm going to show you the magic Eraser tool. So what we're going to do is click onto the Photo and then we're going to click the Edit Photo button. Then as you can see at the top up here, we have magic Eraser and Magic Edit. But first of all, we're going to try magic Eraser. Now what I'm going to do is use the magic Eraser tool to remove the horse on the left from this image. I'm going to click the use the brush to cover over this horse. Now I'm not gonna do it to accurately because I'm just going to do it quickly. Just to give you a rough example of what this tool that can do. And there we go. And as soon as I let go of the mouse, it will begin working. And in a matter of seconds, if this works, the horse will be removed from the image. Now as you can see, I've not done too well. The horse hasn't been completely removed. So let's just go over it again just so that it knows the rest of the horse needs to be removed. We currently just have the ghost of the horse here, but let's try and remove that as well. There we go. So now let's see how this does. Okay, that's good, is pretty much gone. Now, let's just cover over a few more bits that we can see. Let's hope that it doesn't delete the background. Now it hasn't, that's good. And then there's a little bit more at the bottom down here. Now I'm not using a very high-quality image. This hasn't done the best job. If I had a more high-quality photo to use this result, the results would be much, much better. But as you can see, just from quickly using the magic Eraser tool, the horse on the left has gone. There we go. That is the magic Eraser tool. Now I'm going to do is click the reset button because we want this source to be back. And instead now I'm going to show you how to use the Magic Edit tool. So let's click onto this total here. We have three steps to use this tool. First, you want to brush over the image where you want the image to be edited. So what I'm gonna do in this one is brush over the horse on the right. I'll try and be a bit more accurate this time. There we go. Just get this bit up here. Fantastic. And then we can click continue. Then what we need to do is type what we want to be created to replace the horse. So this, we use AI, artificial intelligence to replace whatever I have burst over with whatever I type in this box here. So what I'm going to do is give this AI a bit of a test. I'm gonna give it a pretty weird trumpets. I'm going to type a giant mouse wearing sunglasses. What else could we add on a skateboard? Let's see if it manages to do that. So there we go. Now let's create the Generate button. This is going to be interesting. It could be absolutely terrible. But in a matter of seconds, we will see what is BOT. Yes, that is very interesting. Let's have a look at a few of these options there have been generated. I'm not sure where the skateboard is. What is this? But it does have the sunglasses. I mean, this one kind of works in a weird way. Let's change what we've written on here. I'll just say a giant mouse wearing sunglasses. Let's make it a bit more simple. Because I think I've over complicated it slightly with the skateboard. Okay, so let's give it a few more seconds just to see what it manages to Generate. Okay? First one is quite weird. The second one doesn't really work at all. And the third one works, but not really. One definitely doesn't. So let's try one more prompt. Instead. Let's write, I'm just going to write an elephant's nice and simple. And then we'll have a horse next to an elephant. There we go. This should do better. I hope. I think a giant mouse confused it a bit. So let's see if it's able to generate an elephant. Okay, that's, that's not too bad. Okay, yeah, that's much better. The third one that works. Let's wait and see what the fourth one is. There'll be go we have the fourth one as well. I think this one here is the best. So now let's click done. And there we go. We have successfully edited our image. So we've gone from having to horses to one-horse to one-horse and an elephant as well. So there we go. That is the magic Eraser and Magic Edit tools within Canva 19. Translate Designs in a Click: Now I'm going to do is show you how to translate your designs in a single click. So let's get rid of this tool here. And instead what we're going to do is click onto the translate option down here. Now we have a few different options. We can choose which language to translate from, or we can use automatic detect. So it will automatically detect which language we are translating from. And then we can choose the language that we're going to be translating to. I'm gonna type in French. And then finally, we can choose which page we're actually going to be translating. So now what I'm going to do is select, let's see, these old, basically the same. I'll just select page one. You could even select all of the pages if that's what you want to do. But to keep this simple, I'll just select page one. Then we need to do is click the Translate button. And in a matter of seconds, your design has been translated, as you can see here from English to French. Now we may need to change the design slightly so that the new text fits in. However, that shows just how easy it is to now translate your designs in a single click. Now this feature does also have a Settings tab. We have a few different options here. First of all, we have a reduced font size to fit. What this does is automatically resizes fonts when the translation doesn't fit to your design. The second option will duplicate to your page when it translates it. So as you can see, it duplicated the first page so that we have the results and the original design into separate pages. And finally, we have the mirror page to match text direction option. What is we'll do is when translating between left to right and right-to-left languages, this will automatically mirrored the page to match the text direction. There we go. That is, the translate Designs in a single click feature within Canva 20. Draw Your Ideas: Sketching and Shape Recognition: The next feature that we're going to be taking a look at is the draw Your Ideas feature, which allows you to draw within your projects in Canva. So right now to show you how this works, I could create a new project, but instead, I'm just going to open one that I already have created. I'm going to click onto this Shopify store by not down here. Then in order to draw Your Ideas within Canva, you want to use the draw tool here. And this will allow you to sketch from within your project. So we have a few different pins that we can use. We have the normal pen, we have a marker, and we have a highlights are. Then we have the Eraser and the selector tool. And at the bottom down here we have the color picker. So you can choose the color that is being used for your Pen tool. If I change the color, you can now see that that is changed just like that. Then of course you have the eraser. If you click onto anything you don't want, it will be removed. Finally, at the bottom we have settings so you can change the weights for the pen that you are using. Now this isn't going to do anything as I currently have the eraser selected. So if I select the Pen tool and then go back down to the Settings option down here. We can adjust the weights for the pencil along with the transparency as well. So now if I use the pen tool, as you can see, it draws a much thicker line. There we go. Now you can undo it if you want to by just holding Control and then clicking Z. Or alternatively, you can use the Eraser tool as well. And the undo and redo buttons at the top. Up here. There we go. That is how you can draw Your Ideas within your projects in Canva using the draw tool 21. Magically Generate a Presentation: Next up, I'm going to show you how to use AI within Canva to magically Generate a Presentation. So first of all, we're going to have to create a Presentation project. So I'm going to click onto this Project type just here. And once we've created our project, we have a few different ways to access the magic tool. So you can either click magic Design within the templates just here, or you can go down to the bottom-right and click onto the Canva assistant and then click magic Design. This will enable you to draft a Presentation in Canva using AI. So here we need to use five or more words to describe the presentation topic. So I'm going to write a guide to healthy eating for athletes. There we go. Once you're happy with what you have written, simply click Enter. And now it's going to begin creating your presentation for you. And here we go. So first of all that we can either use our own style or we can use some different templates styles which have been drafted for us. Now I really like this first one here, and we can preview it on the right over here. I think this looks absolutely fantastic. So now I'm going to click create my presentation. And there we go. All I did was write five words. And it's created this draft presentation for me. So we have the first slide here. Then we have the introduction slide, the importance of nutrition in sports. And many more slides. As you can see, here, we have foods to avoid, foods to include in your diet, meal planning and preparation tips, hydration guidelines, and the conclusion slide as well. So there we go. That is the magic Design tool that allows you to draft a Presentation in Canva in a matter of seconds using just five words. 22. More Magic in Magic Write: Copy Generation: Okay, So for the next AI powered feature that I'm going to be showing you, we can stay within this presentation because I'm going to show you some more Magic. And that is the Magic Write tool that allows you to Generate copy. So we're gonna go back to the Canva assistant down here. In fact, first of all, I'm going to click onto this page in the slide, and I'm going to delete this text here. Then I'm going to do is go onto the Canva assistant. And I'm going to go into the Magic Write tool. Once again, we need to enter five or more words, but this time, rather than creating a Presentation, this is going to Generate text for my slide. So I'm going to use these five or more words to describe what texts I want to be generated. So I've simply written foods that athletes should avoid. And once again, when you are happy, Click Enter. There we go. It is now written the text for me. So I'm going to get rid of the headline because we don't need that. And then here we have our paragraphs of text. So let's make the text a bit smaller so they can actually fit in to this page. There we go. And I would add some spacing. And there we go. So we have foods that athletes should avoid. Athletes should generally avoid foods high in saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium. Some examples include fast-food, processed snacks, sugary drinks, and fried foods. It's important for athletes to focus on consuming nutrient dense foods that will properly fuel their bodies for optimal performance. So there we go. All I did was write five words. And the Magic Write tool generated all over the text that we need for this slide in my presentation 23. Text to Image: Use AI to Generate Images: Next up, we're going to have a look at the text to Image tool that allows you to use AI to Generate Images. So once again, I'm going to stay within this presentation and I'm going to generate an image that can be used within this presentation. So let's have a look. Let's go into this slide here. And I'm going to generate an image that I can use instead of this image here. Now I don't know how well it works for food. So this is going to be quite interesting. Let's go over to apps and we're going to type in text to Image. There we go, simply click onto this side chair and we're going to click onto the text to Image tool. So what we need to do takes three steps. First of all that we will need to write, what do we want to be generated in the image. Then we will need to select a style. And finally, we'll need to select and aspect ratio for the image that's going to be generated. So first, let's write what we want to be generated. This says include objects, colors, locations, surroundings, people, and anything specific for the details that you want to be included. So I'm going to write a plates of food including chicken, seeds, salmon, and beef. From above. As you can see, because this image over here has been taken from above. So I'm going to add that extra detail to see if that can give us a, an image that we can use. Now we don't know how well this will work for food. So this can be quite interesting. So let's leave that for now. And then we have styles. Now I can either select none or photo because I think they are the only two styles that will work for the type of image that we want to Generate. And finally, we have aspect ratio. And I'm going to leave that as square. So now let's click Create your image. We have a plate of food including chicken, seeds, salmon, and beef from above. Now I'm actually really pleasantly surprised with the images that have been generated here. These look absolutely fantastic. Let's have a quick look at these. So this is the first one. That is really good. We have the second one here, then the third one. And finally the fourth one, which is maybe my favorite. No, I think the third one is my favorite. So let's delete all of the others. And I'm simply going to move this photo on top of this one here. And it will replace it so that we have the photo that we generated in our slide right here. That looks absolutely fantastic. We can see the salmon. We can see some tomatoes up here. We have seeds, will look like oranges. And we have broccoli. I'm not too sure what this is here, but I think this is an absolutely fantastic image that has been generated. Now we can go ahead and click Create again to Generate for new images. If you're not happy with the images that were generated. And of course, you can also change your text prompt so that it uses a different prompt to create the images. But once again, this has generated some really good images. Now I'm thinking this one's even better. So let's replace that one. We have this one, and that looks absolutely fantastic. There we go. That is the text to Image tool in Canva that enables you to use AI to generate high-quality images. Look at the quality of this that is absolutely fantastic. 24. Create an Animation: Dynamic Storytelling: Next up, I'm going to show you how to use Canva to create your own custom animation. I might as well stay within these presentation again. And I'm simply going to create a new blank page at the end over here. And I'll even delete the background. So in order to show you how to create a custom animation within Canva, I'm going to go back to the Elements tab, and I'm going to add a circle. Now I'm going to keep this really simple. So I'm just going to make it a black circle. There we go. And then what we're going to do is click onto the circle and click the Animate button. Now all we need to do is click the create an Animation button to create our own custom animation within Canva. Now as you can see, we have some tips on the left over here. So first of all, it says select and drag and elements around the canvas to create your animation. Hold Shift while dragging to create straight lines. Control the speed of your animation by moving the element faster or slower. And finally stopped dragging the element to complete to Animation. Let's say the animation will go up here, and then down here, down here, or even further across here, up here. And then zigzag a little bit. And there is our Animation. Then we have three different movements styles. We have original, smooth, and steady. Then we have the option to orient the element to the path, which I think is quite so-called feature. But I will disable that for now. And finally, we have speed. If you want to increase the speed of your animation, you can do so by using the speed feature. So let's make it a smooth animation, which is around 70% speed. And there we go. Let's click Done. And then we have our custom animation on this shape here. Now when I go and present this slideshow, if I start the slideshow from this page here, and I'll click Present. When this page opens, it runs the animation. So let's do that again. I'll click Present, and I'll click Present here again. And there is our own custom animation. So that is a really simple animation that has no use at all. But it's just a quick example to show you what the feature is and how it works. So there we go. That is the custom animation feature within Canva. And I think this is another amazing feature that they have added to enable you to enhance the content that you create in Canva even further 25. Beat Sync: Enhance Video Content: Next up we have the beat Sync tool, which enables you to enhance your video content. So to show you how to use this tool, I'm going to create a video project within Canva. And then I'm going to quickly add a few pages to this video. At the bottom down here we can see the different pages in the video. I'm going to add a few pages. So here we have five and add a few more. And then I'm going to add a videoclip to each of these pages. And then once we've done that, we will add some music. And then I'll show you how to beat Sync feature works. So now I'm gonna go to elements and type in. What should I type in football? And I'll go into videos. I'm simply going to add some of these videos to these pages down here. We'll just add one more clip. Then what I'm going to do is add some music to the video. So let's now go to audio. And we're going to try to find some music that we can use. Now at the moment, I have football as the search term, but we can see if any of these already good. I actually think this one here could be quite good. So now let's drag this down right at the bottom to where we can place our audio and make sure that it plays at the beginning and plays through to the end. It's not quite long enough, so I'm just going to shorten the video slightly at the moment. If I go ahead and play the video okay, to where the video clips join. So now I'm going to click onto the audio clip. And then I'm going to click on to beat Sync at the top up here. And I'm going to enable this feature. As you can see, this has now edited the video clips automatically to make it so that the pages and elements in the video will be automatically timed to the music that I have added down here. So now if I go ahead and start it again, I will turn the volume down first so that it's not too loud. Basically, what it does is make it so that when the beat changes, that is when the eclipse change. And it goes to the next video clip or page. So if I now scroll to the end of this clip here. So it's difficult to tell, but basically it makes it so that the music syncs with the video clips much better than it would have previously. Now you can do this editing on your own, but the beat Sync feature basically makes it a lot quicker. And I'll just go to the final one. We can see where this clip joins onto the final clip. There we go. So that is a quick example of the beat Sync feature within Canva. You can learn more about the feature and you can try out different types of clips to use it with. However, this is just a quick example to show you how to use it and what it actually does. 26. Building a brand: Welcome to the business branding class. The class where you will learn how to create a strong and memorable brand identity using Canva and several other tools. I'm excited to be your instructor for this journey, and I'm looking forward to helping you to create a brand that truly represents your business and connects with your target audience. So why is branding important? Well, in today's competitive market, creating a strong brand identity is crucial for any business. Your brand is what sets you apart from your competitors. And it's the first thing that your potential customers see and connect with. A well-defined brand helps you to establish trust, build a loyal customer base, and ultimately drive more sales and revenue. In this class, we will cover everything you need to know to create a powerful and professional brand identity. We'll start by choosing a memorable and unique brand name that resonates with your audience. Then we'll move on to selecting a color palette and fonts that reflect your brand's personality and values. We will cover Logo Design and I'll show you how to create a logo that's not only visually appealing, but also meaningful and relevant to your business. We will also cover social media graphics, which are unimportant part of any brand identity. You will learn how to create eye-catching social media graphics that reinforce your brand, message and personality. But that's not all. We will also talk about additional branding materials, such as business cards, packaging, clothing, and other promotional materials. You will learn how to create consistent branding across all the points of your business to make sure your brand is cohesive and recognizable. Throughout the class, I'll be sharing my own experience and insights and providing you with practical tips and examples that you can apply to your own business. By the end of the class, you'll have a professional and cohesive brand identity that sets you apart and helps you to achieve your business goals. Are you ready to take your branding to the next level? Let's get started. 27. Selecting a brand name: Now I'm going to show you how to choose a brand name that aligns with your business goals and values. We will discuss why it's important to choose a memorable and unique brand name that accurately represents your business. Your brand name is the first thing that your customers will see and hear about your business. It's important to choose a name that accurately represents your business and resonates with your target audience. A good brand name should be easy to remember, unique, and have a positive connotation. A strong and memorable brand name can help your business stand out in a crowded market and build trust with your audience. It should reflect on your business values and goals and communicates what your business is all about when choosing a brand name, it's important to consider your target audience and what kind of name would resonate with them. Think about what kind of feeling you want your brand to evoke and what kind of message you want to convey. Now, if you're struggling to come up with a brand name, consider using a name Generate at all AI, or consulting with others, such as friends, family members, colleagues to get their inputs and Ideas. So I'm gonna give you a few examples by showing you some different websites that you can use to come up with some brand name Ideas. Now first of all, we have chat GPT. Here we'll be using AI to help us come up with a brand name idea. Now for my example, I've already come up with a business niche, and that is classic car restoration. Now I've also already written a brief description about this business, just so that we have something to put into chat GPT. So now I'm going to write into the prompt down here. Please. Can you give me ten brand name Ideas? Here is a brief description about my business. Then I'm simply going to paste in the description and hit Enter. So I've written it please. Can you give me ten brand name Ideas? Here is a brief description about my business. Then I have added a brief description about this made-up business idea that I have already written. Then as you can see, chat GPT has given us ten possible brand name ideas that we can use for our business. So we have some interesting ones here. I quite like next-gen classic cars and classic revive and smart restore as well. I quite like those ones. But I'm not just going to pick one of these ideas instead because I like number seven. I'm going to ask it to generate more ideas that are similar to number seven. Okay, so now it's going to give us some more brand name Ideas similar to next-gen classic cars. We have new age restorations, modern vintage auto, classic car innovations. I quite like that. Innovative restoration. So we have a good view. Quite cool brand name ideas that we could possibly use. So we're going for a sort of classic car restoration business that uses tech and AI in the restoration process. Now that we have these ideas, let's have a look at another brand name generator at all to see what that will generate for us as well. So here we have name lakes. Now I'm simply going to write in here, I've added some keywords, classic car restoration, AI, technology, and smart. So let's see what this will generate. First, we need to select a name style. I quite like the old styles button, so let's use that randomness. Let's go for medium and brand info. We have a short one-sentence description of your business or product. I'll copy one of the sentences that I wrote earlier for the business description and paste that in just there. And then we can click Generate. And there we go. So now, namely X has generated some possible name Ideas for us as well. Now I think the chat GPT gave us some better ideas, but this is another option that we can use. Now we're going to take a look at one more business name generator code named snack. So I'm simply going to paste in the same keywords as I did a name lakes. And I'm going to click Generate category. I'll type in classic car restoration. And then it will start to Generate. Okay, so we have some interesting ones here. Classic car, no, AI, auto tech, MVP, classic cars, AI concepts, smart Classic Cars. See KL classics. Okay, so we have some interesting ones here. I don't think that any of these are two good. So I'm gonna go back to chat GPT. So these are all potential brand names for our business. So it's important to check whether these are actually available. We don't want to choose a brand name that's already in use, or there could create confusion with another brand. What we're going to do is take one of these brand name Ideas and we're going to put it into a tool that will check whether it's available as a domain name, and it will also check it on all social media platforms as well. So I'm going to take next-gen classic cars. I'm going to paste it into this tool here called name checker. Then this tool will check where this name is and isn't available. So let's have a look and see where it's available. Okay, so the dotcom isn't available and the Facebook is unavailable. The Twitter has had an error, but most of the other usernames are available. Let's click Load more and we can check a load more websites. So we can have a look at more domains at the bottom down here, and some more social media platforms as well. So let's test this again by checking another of the generated brand names on jet GPT. I think that classic car innovations sounds like a good one. So that's simply paste that into this tool and click Search. You can see that the.com is available and more of these social platforms are available as well. So for the brand that we're going to be creating, we're going to use the name classic car innovations. Remember that your brand name should be consistent across all touch points, including your website, social media, marketing materials. This helps build trust with your audience and make your brand more memorable. Your brand name is the foundation of your brand identity. So it's important to choose a name that aligns with your business goals and values. It should be memorable, unique, and accurately represent your business and what it stands for. So now I want you to go ahead and brainstorm and use tools like the ones that I've shown you to find a suitable brand name for your business. Once you've selected a suitable brand name, you'll be ready to move on to the next step. 28. Picking a colour palette: Now I'll show you how to build a colour palette that reflects your brand's personality and values. In this video, we'll discuss the importance of understanding color theory and how to choose a color palette that accurately represents your brand. Color is a powerful tool for communicating emotions and creating a visual identity for your brand. Choosing the right colors can help your brand stand out and connect with your audience. When choosing a color palette for your brand, It's important to consider your brand's personality and values. Think about what kind of emotions you want to evoke in your audience and what kind of message you want to communicates. In Canva, you can easily create a custom color palettes using the color palette tool. Start by choosing your primary color, which will be the dominant color in your branding. From there, you can add complementary or contrasting colors to create a color scheme that suits your business. And you can find this page at canva.com, forward slash colors, forward slash color, dash palette generator. Or you can simply Google Canva color palette generator. So here you have a couple of options. You can either upload an image and it will create a color palette from that image, as you can see this example just here. Or alternatively, you can scroll down and use the create a custom palette tool. Hey, you'll be taken to the color wheel page where you can pick a dominant color. And then from there you can select the secondary color for your color palettes. Because I'm creating a business based on classic car restorations, it will probably be best for me to upload a photo of a classic car and then get the colors from that photo. But the color wheel option is a great one as well because you can select your dominance color. Let's say we go for a, let's say like a dark blue color here is our dominant color. Then you can choose the color combination. So you can either have complimentary or any of these other options down here. Now you can simply click onto these to see how they look and see how they will compare. As of course, it's your brand and it is completely up to you. Then you can change these colors by clicking onto them. And you can change how they look based on changing the hue, saturation, and luminance. Then you can either export your color palettes or use it to create a Graphic within Canva. Alternatively, if you want to use the upload photo option, we can go back and upload an image that we want Canva to create a color pallets from. I have downloaded a photo of a classic car. So I'm going to upload that photo, this photo here. So I'm going to double-click this photo. And as you can see, Canva has turned this photo into a colour palette. Now unfortunately, it's not actually used the red, which is quite annoying. So I'm going to upload another image. And we have the red colors on here as well now, but not the shiny reds. So if the Canva color palette tool isn't working well for you, there will always Avar color palette tools that you can use. For example, here we have colors, dots, CO. This is another color palette generator similar to the Canva one, but it has a few of our features. So let's click Start the generator. And this will simply generate a colour palette. And then if you don't like it, symbolically space and it will generate a new one. You can continue clicking space until you find a color palette that you like. And you can always customize these colors or remove them by using the options when you hover over each color. So if you don't like this one here, delete it, and I'll delete the yellow as well. And to change a color, click View shades. And you can change the shade of that color. Alternatively, to upload a photo, to create a color palette from Click the photo icon up here. And then you can either upload a photo, enter in the URL for a Photo, use your camera and take a photo or alternatively use stock images. So I'm going to search in the stock image library for classic car. And then I'm going to use this photo here again. Now this will open the image picker and let us choose where on the image we want to get the colors from. Now I like that it's using the red. And the second one is using the sky. And the third one is using the blue in the background. I'm actually going to change the slightly. I'm gonna change this third one to be the wheel. I think actually the frame of the car just here. And I'm going to change the first color to try and find a more vibrant red. There we go. I think that that is absolutely perfect. So then once you're happy, Click Next. You can open the color palette in the generator. So here we can see the colors that we have chosen in full screen. So this is an absolutely fantastic way to build your color palettes. When choosing colors for your palette, consider the emotions you want to evoke in your audience. Warm colors like red and orange can create excitement and energy. While cool colors like blue and green can create a sense of calm and relaxation. Your color palette should accurately reflect your brand's personality and values. If your brand is playful and phon, you might want to choose bright and bold colors. If your brand is more serious and professional, you might want to choose more muted, neutral colors. Your color palette should be consistent across all of your branding materials, from your logo to your website, to your social media graphics. There's consistency helps build trust with your audience and make your brand more memorable. So take your time to choose colors that accurately represent your brand's personality and values and communicate the right message to your audience. Now that I've chosen these three colors for my color palette, I'm going to note down the color codes. We have 80, 60cf B, F to E, D, and 27283 a. It is absolutely crucial that you remember and keep track of the color codes for your color palette. And as you can see, this has also given us a description for each of the colors. We have dark red, seashell and arrays in black. And I think this is an absolutely fantastic color palette. So now go ahead and create your own color palette that will accurately represent your business and resonates with your target audience 29. Deciding on brand fonts: Now we will discuss the importance of choosing the right fonts for your branding and how to create a cohesive if visual identity for your brand. Using Canva when it comes to creating a visual identity for your brand voice and choice is just as important as your color palette and logo design. Your choice of fonts can evoke different emotions and set the tone for your brand's message. I'm just going to create a blank Logo project. And then we can have a look at Canva's font library. So if I click onto text over here, and I'll just add an empty text box. And we can use this default text. If I select it and click onto fonts. Over here, we can see Canva's font library. Using Canva's font library and typography tools, you can easily create a cohesive at visual identity for your brand that accurately represents your brand's personality and values. To get started, consider the different types of fonts available, such as serif, sans serif, and script fonts. Serif fonts are elegant and traditional. And sans serif fonts are more modern and clean. Then we have script fonts. These are more playful and whimsical. As you can see. These are all of the script fonts that are available within Canva. So you need to go ahead and look through the different fonts to see which fits your brand personality and feels right to you. Now once you've chosen the font types that you want to use for your branding, it's important to select these specific fonts that accurately represent your brand's personality and values. Think about the message that you want to communicate and choose fonts that align with that message. So I recommend going through the different types of fonts and looking at all of the individual fonts for each font type. So we have Script Serif and Sans Serif, and then go ahead and choose the fonts that you want to use. Now I recommend choosing one or two different fonts that you can use as a font combination for your branding. If you're struggling to find fonts that you want to use within Canva. Then another great way to find good fonts is to go to Font pair.co. And from here you can either select a font category and start exploring, or you could go to pairings and view all of these font pairings. So you can simply scroll down and have a look at loads of different font combinations to see how they look together. And as you can see, they're all laid out nicely. So you can have a look at some great font combinations to see if you think they'll look good for your brand. So this is fonts pair.co. And this is another great tool to use to find suitable fonts for your brand. Now, I'm going to be using a font called formula, which is this one here. So we have a formula about, we have the regular formula fonts, and then we have formula ultralight. I'm going to select the formula bold font, just so that you can see how it looks in this text here. Forming about will be my main bold font and then my secondary font for paragraph text. If I copy, this will be the regular formula fonts. So there we go. We have formula about and the regular formula fonts. This is my font selection, as you can see just here. So by now you should have chosen your fonts and of course, your color palette already. Once you've done that, we're going to go ahead and create a brand board within Canva. So using Canva's brand board templates, you can easily create a cohesive visual identity for your brand. This will make it really easy for you to use your brand's color palette and font choices to create a consistent look and feel across all of your branding materials. So let's go back to our Canva dashboard. But remember the fonts that you have chosen. And what we're going to do is search for brand board. As you can see, this is what we're looking for. So I'm going to click on today's right here. Now we can see loads of different brand board templates that we can use to create a visual identity for our brand. Now, whichever templates you use, you will have to change it for your own brand anyway. So just select a template that you like the look and feel of. And then we can begin to create our own brand board. Now, I quite like this one here. So I'm going to select this template here and click customize these templates. So this allows us to display our logo color palette I logo variations are fonts, and finally, Images. That gives you a feel for your brand as well. So first of all, I'm going to delete the logo and also the logo variations. As of course, we will be creating our own logo for our brand. And then all we need to do is customize our color palette with our own brand colors, the fonts, and the images down here as well. Now I'm simply going to delete both of these and I'm going to paste in my color palette that I've already created. Now as you can see, we have the lights color, the dark color, and the red color with the color code below each of them. You can do exactly what I've done. And that is the color palette section Of your brand board done. Then after that, we have the font section at the bottom down here. Now I already know which fonts I'm going to be using. So I'm going to select all of this text and I'm going to go for formula bold. However, I don't want all of this to be forming a bold. Then for the bottom two, I'm only going to select formula. Then I'm going to select all of this and simply make the texts bigger on all of them, just easier to read. Then one more thing that we're going to have to do is change the top text here so that it's the name of the font. There we go. Then we have our fonts section complete as well. So we're going to be using the formula bold font and also the regular formula fonts as well, which we could put into about setting if we needed to. In fact, what I'm going to do for this top text here is used formula board. But I'm also going to make that bold as well, just to make it a bit darker. And of course border. There we go. That is absolutely perfect. Fantastic. So now we have the color palette and the fonts on our brand board all completed. Now I may also change the background of our brand board to be the lights color for our brand as well. Now this will make the color palette for the light color disappear, but we already know what that color is. As we have the colorCode just here below, it's anyway. So there we go. We have our three colors, and we have our fonts down here as well. Then I'm going to do is change some of these images. I'm going to click onto these images and remove them. And these elements on top of the images needs to be deleted as well. There we go. Then this is simply a colour block, so I'll change that to our red color. And then we're just going to go to elements and search for classic car. Then we can add some nice classic car photos to these image elements down here. Okay, so which ones suits are brand? You should already have some photos for your brand board. But this is just a quick example. I think that one's quite nice and so is this one. And then also the photo that we got, the color palette created from. We will add to the image just here. There we go. So I've uploaded the photos, so I'm simply going to drag it down here. And now our brand board is starting to take shape. Now I'm just going to rename the project so that it just simply says brand board. Then what we need to do now is design our main logo and a couple of logo variations as well that we can add to our brand board. Then we will have probably created our brand board and finished designing our branding for our business. So in addition to selecting the right fonts, it's important to use them consistently across all of your branding materials. Your website, business cards, packaging, and more. By using a consistent typography style, you can create a professional and cohesive visual identity for your brand. And there we go. So we have successfully selected our brand fonts and we have started to create our brand board as well. I hope that this video has been helpful in understanding the importance of font choice and how to create a cohesive visual identity for your brand. By using Canva's typography tools and font library, you can create stunning designs that accurately represent your brand's personality and values. Thank you for watching, and I'll see you in the next one. 30. Designing a professional logo using Canva: Now we're going to design the logo for our brand so that we can add it to our brand board. And then we will create three more logo variations as well. So in order to start creating our logo using Canva, we're going to go straight back to our Canva dashboard. From here we're going to create a logo project. Now we can do this by clicking logo just here to create a blank Logo project. Or if you do not see this option, you can simply search for logo in the search box up here and then select the logo option. Now we have the option to either create a blank logo from scratch or we can use one of these many templates that are available to us. You can even filter these templates by style on the left over here. So we have modern, minimalist, simple, elegant, creative. And then we have themes, features, subjects, and so on. Or alternatively, you could just pick one you like and use it to start creating your logo. Now what I'm going to be doing is creating a logo from scratch. So I'm going to click the create a blank logo just here. And there we go. So we have now created a blank project for us to create our logo in. Now once again, we have all of these templates options on the left over here. So you can use these templates into different ways. You could either use them to get inspiration for your logo design, or alternatively, you could use them to create a logo super quickly. So if you want to use one of these templates to create a logo, or you need to do is click onto it and then edit the text for your brand. Change the icons and the colors, and make it exactly how you want it to be. Now, I'm going to be creating a logo from scratch. Like I said, I'm going to delete this. We're going to be creating a logo for a brand called classic car innovations. So there are loads of different logo styles that I could choose, but I want to create a logo in a batch style, similar to this one here. Similar to these sorts of logos as well. More of a badge style logo than a simple text logo like this one here, for example. Now, if you need extra inspiration for your logo design, you could use a logo generator. For example, named cheap has a good tool that you could use or you could simply Google logo design generator, then you could use a tool like this one here to Generate a logo for your brand. Now you don't have to use the logo that is generated. You could even just use it for inspiration. So I'll give you an example. I'm just going to type in classic classic car innovations. Then I'll click make a logo. And we have the option to add a slogan, but I don't have one, then we could enter our industry. So I'm just going to type in car. And there aren't really any related to classic car innovation. So I'll just click on to car service. I think something like this could be okay, so let's click onto this and then we have color themes. I'm going to select red and gray scale. I think that'll work well together. And then for a style, we want bold and modern. Finally, we can choose whether or not we want to use icons. Now, I'm going to select with icons. And we can add key words. I think these very fine. So let's click Continue. And now this logo generator is going to generate loads of logo ideas for my brand. Now I think that all of these look quite bad. Let's turn off icons to see if any of these look any better. And they still don't look very good at all, in my opinion. So what I'm going to do is show you one more logo generator tool and then we will create our logo within Canva after that. So here we are within named GPU can see they have a free Logo Maker that takes just 5 min. I think that it's really less than that. So let's paste in our brand name and then we'll just have some options to choose from. So I'll pick the middle one. The middle one again, the one on the right. The one on the right again, and the one on the right again. And for this one, I'm going to select the middle one. Finally, we need to select a color. And I'm going to go for the reds over here, cheerful, vibrant, and happy. Now we can add a slogan, but I don't have one. And we can add icons. I'm going to type in classic car. And let's see what we have here. I think this one here looks quite good. And let's go with this one here. We have three icons we can pick. We might as well just pick this one here as well, so that we go continue with these three icons. And now it's going to generate some logos. So let's have look at these. I don't really like any of these, to be honest. This is probably the best one so far. However, I don't think that any of these look too good. You can also click onto the logo designs that are generated and you can customize them. So we can customize the colors. If we decide we don't like the floral color, we could click on blue, for example, and select a blue color scheme. We can also change the text. These are all of the different texts styles, and we can add a slogan, change the icon. That I think the first one is the best, and also change the layout. So we can have the icon on top, we have the text below, or we could have no icon at all. So that is the name Jeep Logo Maker, which is another free tool that you can use. So now let's go back into Canva and start designing our logo. Okay, So I know that I want to create a badge style logo. So the first thing I'm going to do is go to elements and I'm going to search for a badge. Then we're going to click onto graphics. And we have loads of Badge graphics that we can use for our emblem style logo. I quite like this red one here. That is quite a good shape for what we're going to be creating. And from what I can see, that is the best one that I can find. So let's add base to our design. And let's just make it quite a bit bigger. And also center it. There we go. Now we're going to want to make sure that this is using our brand colors. So I'm going to click onto it. And first of all, I'll go to the red, and I'm going to use the red color from my color palette, this one here. Then what we're going to do is click onto the white color and I'm going to use the lighter color from my color palette here as well. Now another thing I'm going to do is change the background color. And I'm going to make that same light color as well. Because that is using my brand color palette and I think that is the best thing for us to do. So there we go. We have our badge and we have our background color, which we can always change if we need to. Now we're going to do is add an icon that we can use to represent our brand. So I'm going to type in classic car. And we're going to click onto graphics. Now we have loads of classic car graphics that we can use for our logo. Now I'm going to click on to a few of these because I quite like a couple of them, like these two here. And let's say, I think these two are my favorites from what I can see on here. This one here is also quite nice as well. Now, I'm just going to change the colors of these two so that they are lighter. And I will leave this one exactly how it is, because I think this looks quite cool it already. Now I want to see what all three of these graphics all look like on our logo. So what we're gonna do is duplicate this page twice, so that we have three of them. And I'm going to make it so that we have a different graphic on each of these logos. Then we can just send to them and put them towards the top of the badge or emblem wherever you want to call it. And then we're gonna go ahead and add some text. Now I think I prefer this one in the middle here. So I'll start by using this one here. And we're going to go to text and add a text box. Now we're just gonna bring this text down here. And I'm going to select everything and type in classic car. Now I want to make sure that this is uppercase. So I'm going to have this selected up here. And we're just going to make this text a bit bigger. We already know what fonts we're going to be using for our brand. And of course, that is formula bold. So once we have this text selected, I'm going to go back into the font up here. And I'm going to search for formula bold. There we go. This one just here. Now we're going to connect bold at the top up here and make the text quite a bit bigger. Now, I'm just going to change this text slightly. And what I'm going to do is click into the Spacing button up here. And I'm going to slightly increase the letter spacing There we go. I think this looks a little bit better. Then we can center that text. Now of course we need the word innovations as well. We can duplicate this text here. And I'm simply going to write innovations. Now we already know that this is going to be too big, so we're going to select it and bring it down to around 25 and put it below the text that says classic car. There we go. Now I'm going to change the font to formula. And I think I'm gonna make the text a bit smaller again. Maybe 15. I think 18 looks good. So let's center that below the classic car text. And now we're going to increase the letter spacing for this as well. About 250 I think sounds good. There we go. This is good, but I think we can still make some improvements. So I'm going to select the innovations text again, and I'm going to click onto effects. I think it'd be quite good to add a curve. Now at the moment, this has automatically added a curve facing down. But I want to turn it the other way round and curve it into the classic car text. So this is like it's bringing the whole logo together. I'm gonna make the text a little bit smaller. And I'm going to increase the letter spacing a bit more. Okay. I think this is looking good. I feel like there's still some improvements that we can make. I think that the curve is a bit too much. So I'm going to it decrease it. I think minus ten will be a bit better than -16. So let's just change that to minus ten. That's a bit better. Now we can bring that up a bit closer to the text that is above it. And of course make sure that it's centered. Then I'm going to increase the letter spacing to 650. Maybe 700. I'm just trying to keep playing around with it until it feels right to me. Because I want it to feel I wanted to feel good. I want it to feel like a proper Logo. And in order to do that, we wanted to keep making changes in till it feels perfect. Brand. Okay, I'm just going to select the main text again. And I'm going to make it not bold. And I'm also going to make the text a little smaller as well. I think about 30. I think I preferred it as it was actually, I'm gonna bring it back to 35 and move it up slightly as well. There we go. So I think this is looking really good now. Now, I don't think this animated icon is really going to work. So I'm going to delete this page and I'm just going to copy the text and bring it into this second logo design down here. Just to see if this icon looks better, which I think it might do. I'm not too sure. I quite like both of them, but these feels like more of a classic car. So let's say this is our logo. We can still make some changes, but what I'm going to do is copy all of these elements. It's quite as simple logo design, but I think it looks really good. And we're going to go back to our brand board. Now what we're going to do is paste our logo elements in up here. We can make it a bit bigger and just center it up here in the logo section. There we go. That is fantastic. In fact, before I create our free logo variations, I'm going to go back to our logo project. And I'm just going to see how this text looks with no curve at all. So there's just click zero on there and bring the text up below the classic car text. I think this may actually look better. So let's copy these elements again and go back to our brand board. Once again. I'm going to do is delete what we have previously paste it in here. And I'm going to bring this new logo design where we no longer have the curve on the innovations text. I think this actually looks better. So now what we're going to do is create free logo variations for our logo. So we're going to paste our logo in here again and bring it down here. Now for our first logo variation, I'm simply going to change the badge color to color in our color palettes. There we go. I think this looks really nice. And then I'm going to duplicate all of these and center it over here. Fantastic Now for this variation, I'm going to make the text the same color as the batch. Now you may think what am I doing? But then what I'm going to do is delete the batch. And of course we're also going to have to change the color of the car as well. There we go. Now we can make all of these a bit bigger. Fantastic. That is centered so that we have our first logo variation, second logo variation. And finally for the third logo variation, I'm simply going to just copy the text. And we'll have the third logo variation as a text only Logo. There we go. I may have to move this to the writer bits. We have created our main logo design, and we have also created free logo variations as well. Now the first one is simply a color change for the batch in the background. The second one is without the badge and a different color for the icon and text. And the third option or variation is just a text-based logo with the classic car innovations text. There we go. We have created our logos and we have created our brand board. Now what you would want to do is download your brand board and also download your logo designs as well. Now you can do this by clicking, share and going to download and download it as a PNG. But for your logo design, you want to do this slightly differently. In your logo project, you will need to go to share and download. And you'll want to make sure you're using a transparent background so that you can use it as a logo on your websites. Because a logo with a massive white block behind it is not a proper logo. You could use that for your social media profiles, but not for a website logo. There we go. We have successfully designed our logo for our brand using Canva. I'm going to do is just zoom in to our brand board. And we're simply going to scroll down the brand board that we have created in all of these different sections. So Section Number one is our main logo. As you can see, this is our logo with a red badge behind it. This is a strong and sleek logo, but we also have the classic car icon at the top. Just other potential customers can see that is a strong brand that innovates, but it also focuses on classic cars. Next, we have our color palette. This speaks for itself. It is a fantastic but simple color palette. After that, we have our three really simple, but really engaging and sleek logo variations. We have the first one which was simply a color change for the badge. The second one without the baggage, but the text and car icon has the color change. And finally we have the text only logo. Next we have the fonts that we have used for our branding. And I think in fact, we will need to change the colors of this text. So I'm just going to select it all. And I'm going to use my darker brand color. There we go. That fits in with everything else. Much nicer. Finally, we have the imagery which we can use for inspiration when we create marketing materials for our brand. So there we go, That is it. We have successfully created our logo and we have successfully created our entire brand board for our brand, classic car innovations. That is all for this video. I hope you enjoyed it and hope that you learned something new. I'll see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 31. Creating branded social media graphics: Welcome back. In this video, I'm going to talk about creating social media graphics using Canva. So we have already used Canva to design our logo and an entire brand board. So we have our main logo color palette, logo variations, fonts, and imagery. So that is our brand board complete. However, in today's digital age, social media is a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audiences and build their brand. That's why it's important to create a visually appealing and engaging graphics that accurately reflect your brand's personality and values. We've Canva, you can easily create graphics for all of your social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more. However, in this video, we're going to be focusing on creating a Facebook cover using Canva. You could create an Instagram post or a Facebook post, a Twitter header, anything you need using Canva and your brand board so that you have your logo color palette, fonts, and so on. However, I can't show you how to create everything in one video. So I'm going to use a Facebook cover as an example. A Facebook cover is the first thing people will see when they visit your Facebook page. So it's important to make it visually appealing and reflective of your brand. So we're going to start by creating a Facebook cover project. There we go. All I've had to do is type in Facebook cover. And then I can click onto the Facebook cover project just here. Then you can use Canva's Facebook cover templates to quickly create a design that reflects your brand, personality and values. From there will be able to customize the design with our own images, text, and color palettes. As you can see, first of all, we can choose a template that we're going to be using. So we're simply going to have to scroll through these templates and find one that we can use for our brand. Now of course, you can create your Facebook cover from scratch without using a template. But I'm just going to be showing you the process of using a template to create your banner. Now we're going to have to take our time to find the perfect template. Okay, So I found one that I think will be quite good. I quite like this one here. Now this is for a completely different niche, so we will have to redesign it so that fits our brand. But we have our brand board, so we can do that pretty quickly. So let's click onto this templates here and click customize this template. Okay, So now that we have selected our template, we're going to have to make some changes to it so that it fits our brand and actually it looks how we want it to look. So what we're going to do now is go to the styles section next to templates. And we could do one of two things here. We can either use the style from our color palette by clicking onto our color palette here. And it will mix and match our color palette onto our template, making it so that we're using our own colors. Or alternatively, we can click Undo and we can use these style for a recent design. So as you can see here, we have my logo and my brand board will be able to use the style that was used on my brand board. So let's click the US style button on here. Now I'm going to click this a couple of times into the like the way it looks. I think that they style is perfect. So now I'm going to delete this button looking thing here, and I'm going to change the font for the website address so that we're using the formula fonts. There we go. Then I'm going to do is delete all of these images as we're going to be adding our own. And then after that, I will change the text as well. I'm simply going to write classic car innovations. Now I may have to also make this text here. Formula about and I'm going to make it's quite a bit bigger. And the innovations takes quite a bit smaller. I think I may also change the text that says innovations from bowed to the regular font. And I'm going to continue making it a bit smaller. I think that is all neurites and then we can just reposition it. Selects both together. Make them this is, we want them to be. I think just about there is perfect. And then we can go ahead. And first of all, change the color of this text. And also this text as well. Then what we can do is add our own custom images to all of these image placeholders. So let's go to elements and type in classic car, and go to photos. Then we can simply drag in some photos of classic cars into all of these different image placeholders down here. Let's see, I think that this one here will be good. Although these images aren't gonna be too visible anyway. As they are in the corner down here. Let's go for that one. There. There we go. So that is all of that done. Now I'm going to do is add an image to these placeholders over here. However, the way I'm going to do it is have one image spanning over all of these elements. So to do that, I'm going to first of all, pick the image that I want to use. I think this one here could be a good one. That's quite a cool image. And then what we will need to do is make sure that it covers all of those elements, which it looks like that will do. So now we're going to have to copy this six times, five times. We have 12345. And for now, I'm going to put these others out of the way. And then I'm simply going to start with this top left one here. And I'm simply going to drag the image over the top of it. Then because we want the image spanning over all of these elements, we're going to have to double-click it and make it quite a bit bigger. And we want it to show you what is in the top-left of the image. So let's just bring it right back. And then we go. So this first one, or just show the sky. For the next one, we're going to have to drag this in just here. And once again, make it quite a bit bigger. And this will have the bottom left. We want to try and make it match up to what is above it. I think that is okay there for now. We can make some changes in a minute if we need to. And then I'll go for this one up here, double-click it, and make it bigger. And if that's gonna be there, that's will be about aligned to their. And then we can slide in the next one. Once can make it bigger. And we want it to, as you can see, the car, in the bottom-left elements, we want it to overlap nicely so that it looks like this is all seamlessly one image. I think about there, it works. Then we have one more. I'm not sure where I put that other image. So let's just add it to project again. It's not that one is this one. And of course put it into this last one and make it bigger again. And then line It's up with the other elements. There we go. That is fantastic. Now as you can see, we have that one image spanning over all of these elements over here. I quite like that effect. It doesn't take too long to do. And it looks quite cool as well. We've basically created a Facebook cover right here. Now what you would do is use images that you have taken. For example, if you work creating a Facebook cover for a travel blog, you would use images that you have taken while you were traveling. Now, if this is for a classic car innovations company where they renovate classic cars, they would use photos of the cars that they have renovated. Now, I don't have any cars that I've innovated, so I just have to use photos from on here. So they're not completely relevant. And of course, it's most important that you use images that are 100 per cent relevant to your brand. Just like if you were using Canva to create a Facebook cover up for a cafe, you would use actual photos of the food and drinks that you serve, or photos of the inside of your cafe so that people can know what to expect when they come to your cafe. However, this is just an example for you to show you how to create a basic Facebook cover using Canva. Now I'm just going to see what this will look like if the text is more centered. Down here, for example, it's not too bad. Then we could also add the website URL below that or have it at the bottom, right, down here, it is completely up to you. So the final details of your Facebook banner, I really down to the how you want it to look and feel for your brand. But this is just a quick example of how you can design a Facebook cover using Canva. If I just go back to our brand board, I could then copy our main logo along with the elements inside it and paste it into our design here. We could just have it in the corner down here somewhere just to keep the branding nice and tidy. Now where would we have it? Possibly even at the top left up here, just so that we have our branding across all of our social media designs and graphics. Like this is not in the way, but it just lets you know this is part of our brand. We know that we've used our logo, our color palette, basically a logo variation as well. Fonts and images as well, all in our Facebook cover. So whenever you are creating any designs for your brand using Canva, you can always have your brand board open to make sure that you are keeping your designs relevant to your brand. So there we go by using Canva's templates and tools, we have quickly and easily created a Facebook cover for our brand. That is all for this video. I hope you enjoyed it and I hope you learn something new. I'll see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 32. Designing business cards and stationery: Welcome back. In this video, we're going to talk about designing extra branding materials for your business. We'll explore how to use Canva to design things like business cards, packaging, clothing, and other materials that can help elevate your brand and make it more memorable. When it comes to creating branding materials, canva is a powerful tool that can help you to create stunning designs quickly and easily. And in this video will focus on creating a business card. But these same principles can be applied on other materials as well. First of all, I'm just going to show you some of the different types of branding materials that you can create in Canva. So from your Canva dashboard, you can go to print products and you can see the different types of branding materials that you can create. This can range from things like stickers, postcards, T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, business cards. And then we have other things as well, such as gift certificates, labels, journals, posters, and much, much more as well. So you can create any of these branding materials by simply clicking onto them to create your project and then you can get started. However, like I said in this video, we're going to be focusing on business card designs. As a business card is one of the most important branding materials that you can create. It's often the first impression a potential customer has of your business. So it's important to make it unique and memorable. So let's go over to the business card project. We have business card right here. So let's click on today's. Using Canva's business card templates. You can quickly and easily create a design that accurately reflects your brand's personality and values. From there, you can customize the design with your own logo, color palettes, and font choices. So as you can see, we have all of these business card templates down here. We need to do is simply select the template that you want to use and then you can customize it. So that is perfect for your brand. We have some good business card templates here. I quite like this one and the one below it for the brand that I have created. Let's click on to this one here and click apply both pages. This will give us the front and back of our business card. And then we can start customizing it and adding our own branding. So now let's go back and click on to styles. And here we can speed up the process of adding our own styles to this business card design. We can either use our brand color palette here. So I could click onto this. And it will add my colors to this business card. Or alternatively, I could go to my recent designs and use these styles from my brand board. So if I click on to this, this will now change the colors and the fonts for the business card. I think this layout looks quite good. And then we have the back of the business card as well. But of course we will need to upload our own logo. So let's go back to our brand board and copy over our Logo Design. I've simply click control C to copy all of the elements. You can always select them and click onto these three dots and click Copy here. It is completely up to you. And then what I'm going to do is delete this logo and paste in my own. Now of course, we need to make this quite a bit smaller and then center it in just here. Now I'm tempted to see how this looks without the badge. I think this is quite good without the badge for the business card. So let's leave that how it is just here. And then we can go to the business card information. Now we've created a classic car restoration brand, so we're going to need a different background image. So let's go over to elements and search for classic car. Of course, we need to go to photos. Then we'll need to find one with some empty space on the side, which is where we'll have our text. First of all, what we can see, how this one we'll look. I don't think that that will quite work. So let's just keep scrolling until we find an image that could work. This one here could possibly work. We could even blur the background image a little bit by going to adjust and then increasing the blur. And that does look quite nice. But we can have a look at some other photos as well. I think this one here could be quite good as well. On the beach. Or this one, or even this one. In fact, I really like this one. So then what I'm going to do is make all of the text bold. And of course, I wanted to change the font to formula as well. I think maybe now it shouldn't be bold because the formula font is broader than that previous one was anyway. And make sure this text is all using my font as well. Yep, that's all good. So then you'll just need to add your name and your position at the company, your contact information. We have a phone number, email address, website address, and physical address as well. Of course, if you do not want any of these specific pieces of information, you can simply click onto them and delete them just like that. Then if you want to add icons, you can send to them next to the text. And there we go. It is really that easy. You can always make this bigger as well so that it's easier to read. And you can make a business card in Canva in a matter of minutes using your brand board that you have created and using the various templates and features and toes that are available for you within Canva. Then you could print your business cards using Canva. As you can see, this is a really simple process. We can even see mockup as well as to how this might look. Alternatively, you could download the design and use another business card printing service. So there we go. That is how you design a business card using Canva. Don't forget that you could always design your brands packaging or clothing using Canva as well, as well as many other branding materials that you may want to use for your business. So there we go, That is all for this video. I hope you've enjoyed it and learned something new from it. I'll see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 33. Carousel posts for Instagram and LinkedIn: Hello and welcome back. In this video, we're going to be using Canva to create carousel posts for Instagram and LinkedIn. Now the reason we're creating them for both of those platforms is because you can upload the same size posts to both platforms. And they also display carousel posts in a similar way. Now, these post on my screen right now is the exact post we're going to be creating. This is a five-page post with the first page explaining what the post is about, how to create amazing designs with Canva. And then we have swiped to learn. We have some nice color effects in the background. We have a website address, we have the numbers so we know what page we're on. And then we have a description as to what type of contents I create down here as well. So if I just scrolled through this post, we can see page two. It's a similar layout, but this is where the content begins. And then the third page. The fourth, they are the three tips for creating amazing posts with Canva. And finally, the fifth slide is simply asks the viewer to follow my social media pages. So this is exactly what we're going to be creating. To get started, we're going to have to go back to the Canva dashboard. And on here we could either create a blank project, and this would be an Instagram post project. So we'd go to social media and then click onto Instagram post. But instead what we're going to do is type in carousel post in the search box here. Now we have a few different search options. Carousel, Instagram posts, carousel post, carousel at LinkedIn post. However, we're just going to click onto carousel post. And then we'll be able to see all of the amazing templates that are available to us for carousel posts. This one here is quite cool. If you hover over it, you can see the other pages that's in the template. And then this one here is a nice one as well. All of these are really good. It just depends on what you are creating. You could even feel to the results to only show the type of templates that you want to use. So go to filters, and then you can add any of the filters that you want to filter these results by. However, right now, I'm not going to be using any filters. I'm just going to scroll through these templates. We see the one that we're going to use for our post. All of these are really good if you look at this one here, steps to start your business. This is a fantastic design and as you scroll it to each page, has got a seamless way for you to scroll through the pages. This would look amazing in Instagram. This one here, viral content type ideas. There are tons of templates for you to choose from. And what makes these results even better is that when you click on one, let's say if I click onto this one here, this will give you a preview where you can see each of the pages of the carousel posts templates. And you can also see who created the design. So you can follow the creator. And as what is that? If you scroll down, you'll be able to see more templates like this one. This is an absolutely awesome template here as well. This one below it, I really like. It's all about what you think would suit your brand and your social media pages. And also the type of content that you're wanting to create. Like this one here, for example, is good for fitness. This one here is good for social media marketing. And this is also an animated template, which is quite cool. However, you can animate any of these templates quite easily. So I wouldn't worry about that. You don't have to go for an animated templates. If you want it animated. You can go for one of these simple templates and animate it to yourself. Now because I know these style of templates that I want to use, I will now use some filters to refine the results, to show the sorts of templates that I'm looking for. I'm going to do is take a few different styles. I'm going to take modern and minimalist. And let's see what comes up then. Here we go. I think this one is absolutely perfect. So let's click onto this templates and have a look at the other pages in the preview. This is the templates that are used in the example I showed you earlier on in the video. So I'm going to use this template to show you how I created that design. So let's go ahead and click customize this template to create our new project. Then as you can see, we have our project with all of our pages in our template. And it looks absolutely fantastic. But if I just add my own content to this templates, how it currently looks. Anyone who used the same templates, we have similar style Instagram posts to me. So I don't just want to customize the content. I also want to customize the colors and the fonts and a few other styles as well to make sure that no one else is going to have the same style of Instagram posts as me. So I'm going to do is go to my styles on the left over here. And as you can see, I've created a brand kit within Canva. So I have some brand fonts, some brand colors, have a few different color palettes that I can use that I have added to Canva. But what I'm going to do is click onto this color palette here to edit to my design. Now I don't like how this looks, so I'm going to shuffle the colors again. And I think the lights background and the dark text is exactly the style I'm going for. So that is absolutely fantastic. So now what I'm going to do is click Apply to all the pages at the bottom down here. So these colors are applied to all of these pages down here. So let's click that button. And there we go. We now have our own colors on all of these pages. And then what I'm going to do is adjust these color elements in the background. And now what I'm going to do is click onto them and click on Edit Photo. And I'm just going to add a filter to them to make them more blue. As you can see, this one down here has a purple side to it, and I don't like that. So I think if I go on warm, sangre looks quite good and I think Astro could be good as well. I think sangre is perfect and intensity. I'm going to leave at 100. And then what I'm going to do once I have this selected is click the copy style button. And I'm going to paste it onto this other element down here. And then I'll copy it again and paste it onto this one. I'm going to go ahead and do that to all of these elements. So paste that onto this one. In fact, what I could do is just select them and click onto the same filter. Because that's the only adjustment they have. This will probably make it quicker. If I can find the right filter. There we go. So I'll just select each one. If I keep clicking off of it, it makes it take longer. So I'm gonna try and click in the right place. There we go. So that is all of the background color elements edited so that they fit my style a bit more. Then what I'm going to do is change some of the text. So I want the domain to be Anthony isaac.com. There we go. And then I'm going to copy that element and paste it into all of the other pages. So I'll delete the domain that's already there and paste in my own text. What else do I need to change? I'm going to change the text here. I'm going to say follow. And then at my username, if I can remember what it is, follow parentis to stay to date with my Content. Then I'll have to change this image down here with an image of me. I'll change the name to Anthony Isaac. If I can spell my name. And I would type instead of business consultant or type content creator. There we go, That's looking better. Now what I'll do is go to my uploaded images. And I will just simply drag this image of me straight over the image that is currently here. As I think this is using a frame. Yes, it is. So it will automatically fill that frame. There we go. That is absolutely fantastic. So I think this final page is basically done. The only thing that I'll need to change is the text down here. However, I may also change the font for this, but I do think the fonts fits the style quite well. So I will go back to the Design tab and I'll click onto my brand fonts to see what it looks like with my brand fonts enabled. Okay, this isn't too bad. We need to make a couple of changes, but it could work. If I click apply to all pages. Okay, this isn't too bad, but I think there's a few issues with this. I'm going to undo what we've just done there. So it's not applied to older pages. And I'm going to undo again so that it's not enabled on the front page. Now, I like the font that is on the smaller text for my domain up here. And the text at the bottom, that's the same on all of the pages. And I quite like the body text as well. That is all the Rubik font. But I think for the main headings, I will change it to my fonts. Because I think changing all of the text doesn't work too well. So let's undo that again. And I'll select this text here. Go to fonts. And I'm just going to search for the font that I use. There we go. And I'm going to do that again for this text here, but I'm not going to select extra bold. Then we're going to have to make this a bit smaller so that it all fits in. There we go. We didn't have to change too much. And I think I'll do the same for this text here as well. That works. We don't need to change that too much IVR. So this is looking good. What I will do is change all of the headings to Montserrat Classic. Not extra bold. There we go. And I think for now, I'll leave the body text as Rubik, because I think that that fits in quite nicely. Then what I'm going to do is change the bottom text on all of these pages down here. So first of all, I'll delete this text in each of these pages. Let's just give ourselves some space to work with. And then I'm going to change the text. And I think I'm going to make it say, I think we had it as saying marketing, design and content creation tips. There we go, That's perfect. Then I'll copy that's elements and paste it on to each of these pages. There we go. That is looking quite good. We have the base of our project. And then we have these lines here as well. We can make these a bit thicker. So if I click onto line style and increase the line weight, I figured double it to for that change anything. I need to do it down here as five. Caffeine, we could do five. In fact, now I think four is better. So let's bring it back down to four. There we go. Let's see if the line is slightly different, like a dotted line or a dashed line. I think just a normal line works better. In fact, I think that the line being thicker doesn't look very good, so I'm going to bring it back to one. Let's see what looks better. One or two. I'll put it on to down here. I think one will work. So let's bring it down to one. Nothing these will on to. So let's bring them all down to one. This is just the weight of the lines. It's a small detail, but I think it makes it look slightly better. And the final page. There we go. Now what I'm going to do is add my content to each of the pages. So I want it to say how to create amazing designs with Canva. So we have how to create a May amazing designs with Canva. So now we're going to have to make this text a bit smaller. And I'll put canva.com so that it's filled a bit better. There we go, how to create amazing designs with canva.com. Now, we could make this more than three points because of course we have the front page and the final page, the actual content within is just three points. We have the second, third, and fourth pages, which is the main content in our carousel post. Now we could duplicate one of these pages. You'd probably be easiest to duplicate the final page. What we do is make it so that all of these say out of six. And then on this one of course we'd call it page five out of six, and this would be six out of six. And the reason for doing that is to make it so that we then have four points to discuss. You could do this more, you could make it. So there's five points to discuss and make it. So there's seven pages altogether. But that's just a quick example out to date that page again. And there we go. So we have two or 53 out of five for five. And then we have the final page as well, which is just getting people to follow Social media pages. So there we go, this is looking good. So now what we're going to have to do is add our content to each of these middle pages. How to create amazing designs with canva.com. Our first point is choose the right templates. I'll simply copy and paste in the texts that I want to use. There we go. Offers a wide range of predesigned templates for various purposes, including social media posts, presentations, flyers, and more. When creating a design start by selecting a template that closely matches your design style and purpose. There we go. That is the first point. The second, which I'll paste in now is incorporate engaging visuals. And then I'll paste in the body text. This is really simple, but it's just to create engaging carousel posts for Instagram and also LinkedIn as well. And the final page, if I copy this improperly is maintain visual consistency. And then we can paste in our paragraph text as well. If I quickly duplicate this page, I'll give you another awesome example as to what you can do to create your content. So you could even use the Canva assistant down here and use the Magic Write tool. And I will say, give me three ways to create amazing designs. If Canva, then it will create the content for me. So we don't need to worry about the design as will be putting this in our own design anyway. If I delete the headings, if I just delete this anyway, we can see that number one is used templates. Now this is quite similar to what I have as my first page. Number two is experiment with fonts. And number three is utilize shapes and elements. So we can create carousel posts for Instagram and LinkedIn, just like the one I'm creating here. But rather than having to take your time to write out the content, you can actually use the Canva AI assistant and the Magic Write told to write all of the written content for you. Then all you'd really need to do is create the design. And then you can reuse your design as a template for future carousel posts. And you can have Canva writing all of your content for you. Now I'm not gonna be doing that in this example, so I'll go ahead and delete this page again. But there we go. So we have basically created our carousel post. We have page one, how to create amazing designs with Canva swipe to learn. Now remember this would be in Instagram or LinkedIn. To view the next page in a carousel post, you need to swipe. And then you'd swipe to this page and it would say two out of five, choose the right templates and then keeps wiping to go to the end. And that is where you'll be prompted to follow my page. So then all we're going to do is retitle or project. I'll call it Instagram post. In fact, what we'll do is call it carousel posts. There we go. Then finally, what you'll need to do is download your post and share it to Instagram. Of course, you want to save all five pages. However, within Canva, you can also post it directly to Instagram within Canva. So what you'd need to do is click on the Instagram button here. Or if you do not see it, you will need to click onto share on social, and then click Instagram. And then you have two options, but I'd recommend using the second option, scheduling the posts from your computer. There we go. That is how you create carousel posts for Instagram and LinkedIn using Canva. I hope you enjoyed this video and hopefully learn something new. I'll see you in the next one. Once again, thanks and goodbye. 34. Crafting Facebook covers and Twitter headers: Hello and welcome back. In this video we're going to be crafting Facebook covers and Twitter headers in Canva. So let's get started. Now, as you can see, this is the Facebook cover that will be creating, and this is the Twitter header. Now this is the exact same design for both platforms. Now I'm doing this because if you are a brand, you want to be consistent on all social media platforms and on your website and in other places with your branding and your colors and designs. So that's exactly what we've done. So I'm going to show you how to create a Facebook cover and a Twitter headers like these. But I will also show you how you can make them even better. For example, if you want to add more information to them, or if you want to go with a different design style. Now this is actually really easy if you want to go with the same style for both Twitter and Facebook. Because all we would need to do is design one. And then you can quickly resize button and Resize the first one so that it could also be used on the second platform as well. So let's get started. Let's go back to our dashboard. And the first thing that we're going to do is create our Twitter headers are project. Now, if you want to start from scratch, you can create a blank project by going to social media and then finding Twitter header. Or alternatively, if you want to use a template or have a look at the templates just to give you inspiration. You can type in Twitter header and then click onto the first option. And you'll find all of the Twitter header templates in Canva. You can either use these for inspiration or you can use them to give you a kickstart in your design process. Now of course, you will want to add your own fonts and branding and design ideas. But these templates just make the whole process quicker. So for example, if you want to filter out these templates to find exactly what you are looking for. You can click onto the filters button and then filter by style or theme or by topic. Down here. You could even filter by color as well. But I don't like to do that too, because you can customize the color once you've created the Projects anyway. So let's have a look. I will for this example, Click onto the digital marketing topic. Then I'll click Apply. And now we can see all of the relevant digital marketing Twitter headers. Now these all have much more information than the one I created. As you can see, mine is much more simplistic. So it's up to you whether you want to go for a more simplistic or a more complex design style, simply scroll through the templates and find one that suits you and your brand. I'm going to remove this filter. And then of course we can see every single templates that is available to us. I like this one here in the middle. So once you find one that you like, you can click onto it to use it. But you can also see more similar templates as well. Now for this example, I'm going to show you how to create the same banner as the one I created from scratch. So I'm going to click onto this plus icon here. And this will create our blank. Twitter had our projects. Then if you've created a style, you can apply your style to this project. So I have my colors and my brand fonts that I want to use as well. So if I wanted to make this whole process much, much quicker, I could use the style that I have in my brand gates, or I could use a combination or color palette that has been created by Canva. Or alternatively, I could use a style from a recent design that I have created in Canva. So if I click onto the carousel post down here, and I'll click shuffle a couple of times. We can get the exact same style with the heading, subheading and body text and the background elements as well, already implemented into our design. Now you may not have this, so I'm actually going to delete all of it. As I'm going to show you how to do this from scratch. I'm going to start by adding background. I'm going to click onto the background option at the bottom-left. If you don't see this, go to Apps and then simply type in background. Then you will find the background app just here. Now you could either add a background image or a gradient, or an abstract image, or a texture. It is completely up to you. Now in the Twitter header I created, I used this background image and I simply added a blur to it by clicking Edit Photo. And then going on to blur and increasing the intensity, I think to around 80, looks good. And then once you've added your background, you can add your different elements. So if I go back to my Twitter headers that I created, you can see they'll have these blue sorts of, I'm not sure how to explain them, but there's sort of blurred colors, blurred elements with color splashes. Now, if you don't know how to find them, all I'm going to do is right-click onto one of them and click onto alternative text. And then we can get the exact description for this element. So if I copy this And then go back into my new design and go to elements and paste this in up here. As you can see in the graphics, I have the exact elements and others similar to it. That's I can use. Now these first two, or even in the free Canva's subscription. So you don't even need Canva Pro to use them. However, all the ones with the little ground next to them require a Canva Pro subscription. So I'm going to click on to this first one here. Then what I'm going to do is click Edit Photo. And I'm going to add a filter to it. I'm going to add this filter here. Then I'll go ahead and make this a bit bigger. And I'll put this at the top-left and then duplicate it. And I'll flip it horizontally. Then I'll put it at the bottom right about here. So then we have one on the left, abbreviated a bit more, and one on the right. That is our background sorted and our elements added. The next thing that we need to do is add our text. So now let's go ahead and click onto the text tab. And we're going to add a new text box. And I'm simply going to write my name. Then I'm gonna make it quite a bit bigger. And I will align it to the left. There we go, and I'll make sure that it's centered as well. Then what I'm going to do is make sure that I have my fonts added. And I'll go to colors as well and select the color that I want to use. And then of course, what you can do is select your own color. I might even have a look at a few other colors as well just to see what looks best. But I think this first one is going to be best for my Twitter header. Then what I'm going to do is go to effects. I'm going to add a shadow could be good. In fact, a Lyft might be even better. But with a low-intensity, it's not too overwhelming. There we got about nine is okay. I can make this text a bit bigger. And once again, make sure that it's centered. There we go. We've added our text. If I now go back to my original design, we can see that we also have a Photo and we actually have another piece of text below as well. So let's now duplicate this text and I'm going to write content creator. And I will make it so that it's the classic version of this font. So it's not so bold. And I'm also going to remove the effect that I had on the other text. And I'll make this a bit smaller. There we go. Then, so that I don't accidentally move these background elements. I'm going to lock them. This one over here as well. Because now I want to do is select both of the texts elements and center them together. Perfect. Now what we need to do is add our image. So to do that, I'm going to start by adding a frame. So I'll type in frame. Then we're going to click See all under the frames. And I am in fact going to use this first one here. And I will simply bring it over to the right side of our design. Then all I need to do is add my image to this frame here. So I'll go to uploads. And these two are exactly the same, I think so I'll just drag this one here in. And there we go. Then I'll select all of these elements together and send to them in the entire project. And then we go, we have created our Twitter header. Now, in the previous project that I showed you, we are actually using a slightly different font. This is Rubik. And as well as that, everything is just a bit bigger so we can enlarge all of this. It is really up to your own preferences and how you'd like. It's all look, but there we go. We can enlarge it. And I think this is all looking good. I could change both of these to the Rubik fonts. But I think this is looking good for now. Now the way I did it on the other one is select very big. And then I had the Anthony Isaac text bold and the content creator. Just normal. However, I think I liked it with the other fonts, so we can keep it like that. It is, of course, all down to what fonts you are using for your brand. So there we go. We have created our Twitter header. We would then need to do is rename our project to Twitter header and then upload it to Twitter. Simply click Share, download, download your project, and then login to Twitter and upload it as your Twitter header. But before we do that, we are now going to re-size this project so that we can also use it as a Facebook cover as well. So let's click the Resize button at the top-left up here. And then we're going to type it in Facebook cover. There we go. Then simply select the Facebook cover option. And you want to select Copy and Resize so that you have a project created for your Twitter cover, that is this one. And you have a separate project for your Facebook cover. If you just greatly Resize option, it will only Resize your current project. So you'll lose your Twitter header. So you want to click the Copy and Resize button. There we go. Now it's created another projects, and this one is the right size. You can then move your text or move your image, or make anything bigger or smaller. It is completely up to how you want it to look. But for now, I think this is absolutely fine. Then once again, or you would need to do is click, Share, download, download it, and then upload it to your Facebook page as your Facebook cover image. Now you could add other info to this. You could add to your website address, you could add other images. You could add anything you want to. You could even look at other templates for design ideas. So I like to sometimes add a new page and add another templates to that page. And then we can add or implement elements from this other template into our design to make it look even better. So let's see, for example, this one here. They have a website address and a contact number. Now, you may want to add your website address to your banner that is completely up to what information you want to display. So there we go. We have created our Facebook cover, as you can see here. And we have created our Twitter header as well. I hope you've enjoyed this video and I will see you in the next one. Once again, thanks and goodbye. 35. Creating a YouTube channel banner: So let's get started creating our YouTube channel banner. And to do that, what we're going to have to do is use the template that I've already created. And that is the templates you can see in the back here. If I delete the elements from this project, you can see that I have created this template for YouTube channel banners. What this template does is allow you to see which parts of your banner display on which screen sizes. So the entire design is visible on TVs. This small section here is visible on mobiles. This middle section is visible on tablets, and the long section is visible on desktop computers. So what you want to do is make it so that the main parts of your channel banner is visible on all screens. So that means you want to add most of your content to this middle section here. Then once you've created your banner using this templates, you can delete the template elements so that you just have your banner. You have none of the other mess inside your banner. You just want the main content for your banner. Now you could recreate the templates I've created. Or alternatively, you could use the exact same templates I've used as I have added it to the resources for this video, you will need to do is click onto the link for the template. If I go to my dashboard and find the templates, this one here, you can see it's called the YouTube banner free templates. So when you open the link for this template, this is the page you'll be taken to. And all you need to do is click the use Templates button. Then it will open up a project in your Canva account using this exact templates. Then you'll have a project just like this. And you'll see the exact same thing that I can see right now. In fact, you may also see the subscribe text and this arrow here. So if I copy them both over, we can put them both into this. So we have the exact same viewing experience. So this is the template that you'll be able to use. Then all you need to do is design your YouTube channel banner within these guidelines. Then simply delete all of the elements in the template. And then you'll have the YouTube channel banner that you've created. And you'll already know that it'll fit perfectly on all devices when people view your YouTube channel. So let's get started. This is the banner we're going to be creating. So first of all, let's go ahead and add the elements from the back, and then we'll move on to the elements in the front. So first of all that we have these elements in the background, which are a, just a blow of color. And to find them in the Canva elements library, or you need to do is for purple, blue, blurred dot. So I'll copy this. And I will go to elements and I will search for exactly that. Then we're going to add this first result to our design. And we're going to click Edit Photo, click seal. And I'm going to use this filter on the elements. You can use any filter or you can use it to how it is by default. And then I'll simply put this one on the left. And I'll duplicate it and flip it horizontally and put this one on the right. It doesn't really need to be exact. It's just what you feel is right for your design. Then we're going to go ahead and add our text. So I'll click on to text and I'll add a textbox. And for this I would just write my name or the name of my channel. And we can make this a bit bigger for now. Now we may want to lock these elements in the background so that we don't accidentally move them. In fact, first of all, I'll make sure that it is behind the other texts here. We want to make sure subscribe is above and we want to make sure the arrow is above as well. And then I'll go ahead and lock this other elements. There we go. Now we can't accidentally move them in the background when we're selecting the elements above them, we have my name. I was sent to that. In fact, did ODE is after that. I will duplicate this and I will just draw, right? You can write anything, I'll just write random videos and stuff. It just doesn't matter. You need to write whatever is relevant to your channel, then make that second bit of text a bit smaller. And finally, we're going to go ahead and add a shape. We will add a square. And I'll change the background color to white. There we go. And I will also add corner rounding as well. About 20, I think is fine. And then I will make this square a rectangle. No place that directly below this other texts And in here it will say new videos weekly. Then I'll change the color of this text to be the same color as the background, which is this color here. And I will also change the font to be Rubik, but I'll make it not bold. There we go. That is a little bit of texts in this block here. That is done. Then all we need to do is change the font for our main text. I'm hoping that you're able to follow along with this nice and easily. Then I'm also going to change this subheading here to Rubik as well, but I do not want this to be bold. There we go. In fact, I'll make the subheading even smaller and make sure that it's centered. Again. Actually that's a bit too small. There we go. I think it's probably worth making these elements a bit bigger. So we have My name, we have the subheading and this text here in the block, but let's just make sure these all aligned nicely. The week, if we can make it fit in somewhat decently, is not too important. We can make any small changes that we need. So we have Anthony Isaac, random videos and stuff, new videos weekly. In fact, I'm going to make this a bit bigger again. And I'll do the same with the text below it as well. Now I'm going to center it all once I've deleted the background elements. So for now this doesn't matter. The positioning, we can adjust all of that later. Next, what we're going to do is add a frame so that we can add an image to that frame. So let's search for frame. There we go. Make it a bit smaller. And I'll pop that in on the right over here. And then I'm going to add my image to that frame. There we go. So that is pretty much the entire YouTube banner created. Now what I am going to do is duplicate this page and then I'm going to go to the position button up here and go to Layers. And this will make it really easy for us to delete all of the layers from the layout templates that we are using. Simply click onto the layers and click Delete. Now we need to make sure we don't delete anything we want to keep. I think that is absolutely perfect. Then I'll select this text again, make it a bit bigger. Center it in the design. I think that's centered there. And then what I'll do is copy this and paste it up here just so that we know whether or not it fits. And as you can see, it goes slightly over the left. So that means we're going to have to move all of this to the writer bit about that much. That should be okay. Then delete the elements from this original template. And it seems we're going to have to move it to the right a bit in our design. Again. There we go, just make sure that it's centered. Okay, That's better. What else can we do? I can move this image to the right of it as well so that it's all spaced out nicely. So there we go. In just a few minutes, we've created a YouTube channel banner. Now you don't need to leave the templates within your project. So you can even delete this page. And this other page I can delete as well as this was our example. And as you can see, we have created our YouTube channel banner. Now we may want to change this text here, or the font, or the image that we've added. Or they subscribe elements. But I kinda like the subscribe elements because in the templates I created, I made sure that the subscribe elements actually points to the subscribe button within YouTube. So this is a cool little feature to have there as well. I think that is pretty much it. Now we need to do is click Share, and then download your YouTube channel banner, upload it to your YouTube channel. You've got an awesome YouTube channel banner on your YouTube channel. You didn't need to pay a designer to create it, and it took a matter of minutes to create. Now, if you don't like the design or style that I've used, you can add a new page and go to the Design tab and use any of these other templates. It is completely up to you. However, if you look at this one, for example, I know that many of these elements won't even be visible on a mobile. Someone even be visible on a computer. So it just isn't the right size for a YouTube channel banner. That's why I created the template to make it much easier so that you can add your own designs and elements and know that it will fit and be visible on all devices where people are viewing your YouTube channel. Now another way to customise this is to use the Styles tab within the Design tab. And by doing this, if you have a brand kits, you can apply your fonts or your colors. Or you can apply font combinations and color palettes that are available within Canva. So if I clicked onto one of these, let's say if I clicked onto this combination here, it will change all of the fonts and all of the colors on my banner. Now these could work for you, but I don't really like these. I like to use my own styles. So I'm just going to undo a couple of times. So we go back to my design. There we go. Now you may want to move some of these elements or make any slight adjustments. But I'm happy with how this is for now. So there we go. We have successfully created a YouTube channel banner using Canva 36. Create engaging YouTube thumbnail designs: Now let's design a YouTube thumbnail using Canva. So this is the thumbnail that we're going to be creating. I've created a few variations of the same thumbnail as you can see with a different photo and with a different background color. But all in all it is the same style. Just altered slightly. So this is the thumbnail that we're going to be creating and I'm going to show you how to create it from scratch. First of all, I will just show you how the thumbnail looks in a YouTube preview tool so you can see how it looks next to other thumbnails. As you can see, I think it looks good. The one with a yellow background may stand out a bit more, but I think it's pretty good. So now let's go ahead and start designing the thumbnail. First of all, you want to go to your dashboard and what you need to do is create a new YouTube thumbnail project. You can do that by searching for YouTube thumbnail or you could go to social media and then finding the YouTube thumbnail projects on here. So that would be this one here. And if you click onto that, will create a blank YouTube thumbnail project. Alternatively, if you search YouTube thumbnail, then click onto this option here. You'll be able to find all of the YouTube thumbnail templates. Using one of these will give you a headstart, or you need to do is customize it and add your own content. However, we're going to be creating our thumbnail from scratch. So let's click this button here. And as you can see, we now have a blank YouTube thumbnail project. First of all, I'm going to retitle the project. There we go. We have given the project a title, and now we can start the design process. So I'll give it a background color. Now, we could do this by either going to background if you don't see this tab, but you can go to Apps and then searching for background. Or alternatively we could go to the Design tab, click on styles, Use your own brand styles. If I click onto my color palettes here, it will automatically shuffled between the colors and use them as the background. Or I could use the styles from a previous design in Canva. So if I scroll down, I could use the style from the carousel post that I created. And as you can see, it will add the heading subheading and body text, and it will change the background color. And is also added the elements that I have oversight as well. So this is another way to give yourself a headstart away and creating your projects. So if I click onto this again, it will shuffle the styles. So we now have the same dark background color. Why we'll do is actually keep the text file. I'm going to delete the two other texts elements. So we just have the heading and I'm going to change the heading font to Rubik. We go now we can leave that like this for now. And what I'm going to do is put this to the side to get it out of the way. Because I'm now going to first of all, at customise these elements that I have in the background. Now, if you don't have to find them, or you need to do is for purple, blue blood dot. And I use these quite a lot. And you can also, when you search for them, find similar elements as well, because you may not want to use these exact same ones, but I really like these ones and I use them in my designs a lot. Now, you can actually change the way they look by clicking Edit Photo. And you can add different filters to them. And as you can see at the moment, I have the sangre filter enabled on this one, but not this one, I'm actually going to make sure that it's now enabled on this one as well. So there we go. That's all I'm doing for that. Now what I'm going to do is add the image of me. So that'll be in Uploads. If we go, I think that it's this image here. So once we've added it, I'm going to go to Edit Photo. And then I'm going to remove the background. Then what I'm going to do is click onto shadows and add a glow, and then turn the blur to zero and the intensity to 100, and the color to white so that we have our white border. And then I'll turn the size up to 20. So there we go. That is fantastic. Now we can make this bigger and put it on the right side over here. There we go. So that's the right of our thumbnail, pretty much done. Now what we need to do is mess around with the text until we're happy with it. And then the thumbnail, it's done. It's quite a simple concept, is not a complicated thumbnail. Now what we can do is add the different text elements and make them all how we want them to be in the thumbnail. With that I previewed earlier, I did actually have an effect on the text. So if I click on today's and click onto effects, we had a shadow with a color and I think that it was the darker color. I think possibly this one here. And then the direction is more like -80 and the transparency up to 100. This is how I had it in the other thumbnail I created. So we can leave it like this for now. There we go. There's our first bit of text. Now what I will do is lock the background elements so that I don't accidentally move them and unlock the photo as well. There we go, because I don't want to accidentally select anything else when I'm selecting the text. So let's make this a bit bigger and rotate it slightly. And then I'll duplicate that and then put it directly below it. And then I'll duplicate it one more time. And this final layer of texts will have no effect and it also will not be bold. Then I'm going to do is add our text. So I'll write how to design a. We're going to have to make this a bit smaller. Then this will say thumbnail. And this text will be much smaller than the other text. Let's just put it on exactly at. There we go. Now all of these are centered. I think these look good. In fact, what I did do is have design a. If we can just fit that in and then thumbnail in this text here. We're going to have to make it a bit smaller. Then the final line of text said using Canva. And that was still a bit smaller, even smaller than at, let's say 70. I think that's okay. There we go. We've got all of that. Then what I had for the final line of text was a block of color behind it. So we can go to elements and shapes and add a square. And then I'm going to make it pretty much cover the text. And of course that means we're going to have to rotate it about four degrees, I think is okay. Then all I did was bring the shape all the way across the Thumbnail Design. Now I think the height can be decreased slightly as well. And then just make sure that the text is centered behind it as much as we can ensure that that is possible. There we go. I think that's okay. And then of course we're going to have to send it all the way to the back. So go into layer and then send to back, and then it'll be behind all of the other elements. Now I do think that it should be in front of that one element. So I'll bring it forward once. If I can select it now. Okay, I'm not gonna be able to select it, so I'll click onto position and then layers. And all I want to do is make sure that it's above both of these color elements here. There we go. Then we can in fact unlock these elements as well. So let's make sure that the elements we're not going to be moving are all locked. Now that we have the shape behind this text above these two elements, and we've locked these elements as well. We can close out of the layers tab as we don't need that anymore. And I realize I did actually spelled Design wrong at the very beginning. So I'll just correct that now. There we go. That's better. Then we pretty much done with our thumbnail. Now there's a few things that we could do. For example, we could make the shape only go behind my head, which I think looks quite cool. It's up to you. You can have it like this or you can have it going all the way. But I think it looks quite cool like this anyway. So I'll have it like that. Then we can make a few other adjustments as well. For example, moving these elements down a little bit. And then moving this text here as well. So if I was to move this down, this down, I think that makes it look a bit better. Then we go. So there's just small adjustments that you can make to make the thumbnail perfect. If I go ahead and duplicate this page by clicking Duplicate Page button at the top right. What we can do is have a look at how different backgrounds styles would work on this design. So let's go back to the background tab. And I'll go to colors. And I'll just click onto these yellow color. So this is what the thumbnail would look like with a yellow background. As you can see, it does pop out a bit more than the dark background, but they both look good. And then you could also use a gradient as your background. I do prefer using solid colors, but let's have a look at a few of these. For example, if I click onto this one, then we have a green gradient in the background, a blue one. So as you can see, there are many options for us to choose from. This one doesn't work at all. The red one isn't too bad. So there's loads of options for you to choose from. And then you could choose background images. But in this style of thumbnail, I don't think that they'll work very well at all unless you added a blow to them. So to do that, all you'd need to do is select the background photo you want it to use, then go to Edit Photo and apply a blur. However, this specific image doesn't look too bad. But I would personally prefer using a background color. There we go. That is a thumbnail created in Canva. And within a few seconds we were able to create multiple variations of this thumbnail. So then if I go ahead and create one more page, what you could do is add another template to your project. Let's say for example, if you'd like one of these styles, let's say like this one here. You could then learn from this templates or even implement styles or elements from this templates into your own Thumbnail Design. So let's have a look of what is this in the background? Is this one photo? A photo. So if you wanted to use that background image, you could do that. Or if you wanted to copy one of the text styles, could click onto the text, see which effect is enabled. Alternatively click the copy style button and then paste it onto one of your texts elements. So if you wanted to use it on this text here, for example, you need to do is click onto it, and there you go. You can paste the text style onto your own text. Now I will undo this change because we were happy with what we had created. But this is just a quick example as to how you can use other templates as well in order to further enhance your thumbnail projects in Canva. Now we have some other awesome templates down here as well. This one's quite cool. This one down here has a good style to it, but it's actually quite simple. It's just a few cloud elements and a solid color background as you can see, and then text over the top with the single image. So it looks like a really high-quality design, but it's actually quite a simple concept. So there we go. Let's close some of these pages that we've added. And I think we can say that we are happy with what we've created. Of course, you can make any small adjustments that you need to make. But then once you're happy with everything, choose which thumbnail you are going to upload to your YouTube video. Let's say this first one here. Then click on Share. Download. Select page one as that's the one we want to download. Choose the file type as PNG for thumbnails, click Download. It will download it to your computer, and then you can simply upload it to your YouTube video. So there we go. That is how you design a YouTube thumbnail using Canva. That's all for this video. I hope you enjoyed it. I hope you learned something new and I'll see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 37. Designing eye catching Pinterest pins: Hello and welcome back. In this video, we're going to be designing eye-catching Pinterest pins using Canva. So let's get started. First of all, you want to decide the type of Pinterest pin that you want to create. There's two or three main types of pins that people post on Pinterest. So if I type in Pinterest pin into the Canva search box, we'd be able to see the templates that are available. And that will show us the different types of pins that you can create for Pinterest. So that we got, we have Pinterest pin. So let's just click onto this top one here. And now we can see all of the templates. Now, you can see that there are a few different styles of pins here. This one is a simple blog promotion post that you can put onto Pinterest. You just have the title of your blog post. And when people click onto the pin, it will take them to your blog post. So this is a rather simple example. Then if we have a look at this one here, this is a pin that gives the reader the information and the value directly within the pin itself. So they don't need to click onto anything. They can simply see all of the information that they want to learn directly in the pin. They would still be able to click onto it to go to the website that is linked. However, this is one of my favorite types of Pinterest pins because you are giving value directly to the reader. So then if I go back to the templates, we can have a look at some of the other templates that are available here. And like I said, the majority of the templates for Pinterest pins are used for promoting blog posts or to give the reader valuable content like this one here. This one here could also be used to promote a blog post. But in my opinion it's better because it also gives the reader information. Whereas with this one here, it just says, Look at my blog post. So if I was to promote my content on Pinterest, I would rather create a pin that gives the reader valuable information in exchange for them clicking onto it and giving me website traffic. If you want to use a template, you can use a template to kick-start the process of creating your Pinterest pin. Like I said, I prefer this sort of style. So once you've found that these style you like, you can click onto that templates and view more likely it by scrolling down. So now we can see even more Templates similar to that one. Then this one here is a checklist. So this is something that someone might even print off and use themselves. And then we have loads more checklist, Pinterest pins, templates as well. As we scroll down here. This is more valuable content for the reader or the user. Let's see what else we can find. This one here could be good five tips to make content on social media. But if I was the creator here, I would rather give some of those tips in the Pinterest pin. And then the reader would know that they're getting valuable information so that then they could click onto it and read the rest of the blog post, rather than just promoting the blog post without giving any valuable content. However, the type of pen that you create is completely up to you. So here we go. Let's click onto this one here. How to do an effective action plan. This one's quite good. This one I really like as well because you're giving some value, five rules of content writing. But when the reader clicks onto it, they could be taken to an article which is all about content writing. So they are learning even more, but they're getting that first bits of information, which would make someone more likely to click onto it is another five rules for search engine optimisation. But I think what I'm going to do is click onto this one here. In fact, now I'll click onto this one here because this template looks quite cool. So here we have five ways to get more clients. So let's click customize this Templates. Once you've found the templates that you want to use. Then I'm going to turn this into a customer Pinterest pin rights in front of you. So first of all, I'm going to go to styles and completely change the styles for this pin. So what we're going to do is use a combination. I'm not even going to use my own style. This one here could be good. But let's just have a look at a few different options. Just keep clicking on the different styles into you find one you like. Or of course, if you have your own fonts and color combinations, then you can use those. This one is quite interesting. But of course you want the theme to match the content that you are adding as well. That's quite important. Here we go. I think this one's gonna be perfect. I'm just going to shuffle a few times. Instead I find the perfect color and font combinations. I think this is fantastic now. So we have the heading, five ways to get more clients. And then we have the five types of information just here. And then we have a social media username and a website address as well. So what I'm going to do is create our own Pinterest pin. I'm going to make it say five ways to get better sleep or something similar to that. Now this specific font isn't too readable, but we can leave it like that for now. We might want to change it later on. And what I'm going to do is duplicate this page. And I'm going to use the second page to create our content. Then the first page is where we put everything together to make a Pinterest pin. So I won't go to do is use the Canva assistant and Magic Write to create the five ways to get better sleep. So this is going to create basically all of the text for my Pinterest pin for me. Gave me five ways to get better sleep. There we go. If I delete everything in this page, that's in the way we can then see what we have here. So I'll delete the heading. And we can read some of these points. Let's see. Now we're not going to use a numbered list anymore. We're not going to use any lists. We just want to be able to see what the content actually says. We have stick to a consistent sleep schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine. Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine in the evenings. Make sure you're sleeping environment is conducive to restful sleep and limit your exposure to screens such as smartphones and televisions before BED. As the blue light they emit can interfere with your body's natural sleep, wake cycle. Okay, so that's pretty good. Now what we need to do is implement them into our different points here. So I'll copy the first one. We go, and I'll paste that into this textbox here. For now, I'll just paste the content straight in and then we'll align it all nicely afterwards. Now I think this is gonna be too much text in this second one. So I'll just copy the first sentence. There we go. And the third one. You want to copy this sentence here. Fantastic. And the fourth. There we go. And finally, the fifth. We might have to shorten this. In fact, that's not too bad. Okay, so now at the center, all of these, I think that's pretty good. So we have five ways to get better sleep. We do want to make sure this is actually censored. So we have five ways to get better sleep. And then we have each of our points down here. What I might do is make the text a bit bigger. Let's say 18. So just coming up one point. Now it might not allow me in this last one. No, that's alright. Then once again, make sure it's all centered. That's not too bad. You will want to make sure it's all centered properly. But this is just a quick example. So there we go. We've basically created an entire Pinterest pin already. Now, there's a few things we can change. You want to add your own social media username at the bottom. In fact, I'll make that bold. And you also want to add your own website address at the bottom as well. Now, I'm going to have a look at a few different font options. If I type in sleep. Now there's nothing there if I type in. Actually let's click onto handwriting and we'll get all of the handwriting style fonts. This will help us find the right fonts for us to use. That one's a bit too crazy. This one isn't too bad. This one could work. I think this one's good as well. No, definitely not that. So just keep looking until you find the perfect font to use. These aren't already readable. Okay, this one's good. So we have five ways to get better sleep, and then we have our five points. And that is absolutely fantastic. Let's make sure the heading is centered up here as well. So far I Pinterest pin. The best way to use it, in my opinion, is selling to a blog post. When someone clicks onto this pin, there'll be taken to a blog post. And it should be a more in-depth article about sleep quality and how to improve your quality of sleep. And this will just be a simple pin that takes some of the content from that article and puts it into Pinterest to both help the article grow and do better in search engines so that more viewers find it. And also just to give value to people who are looking for ways to get better sleep. So you could have written five ways to improve your quality of sleep, or five ways to sleep better. It's completely up to you the way you word things. But there we go. We have created a Pinterest pin that you can use. Now, if you don't like the styles that you have added, you can go back to the Styles tab next to templates and find something that you think will fit better. So let's see what we can find here. This first one could be good or any of these others. But I'm going to undo these changes because I'm happy with what we had created. But like I said, if you want to change anything, you can do so now we can delete the second page and duplicate the first page again. And what we could do is go back to templates and use a different templates altogether. If I click back onto this templates here, this will do two things. It will enable the original templates that were used. But remember, this is on the second page. We still have the Pinterest pins that we have created. But it will also give us similar templates to the one we clicked on. So let's say we prefer the layout and style of this one here, for example. That will add this new template to our second page. And then we can customize this one instead. So we can go ahead and copy over R5 points. And we can change the heading and the different icons in here as well. But then if you don't like that one, you can find another different ones to use altogether. In fact, this one here is the perfect style for what I was doing. So if I click Replace Current Page, this is an absolutely perfect style because we were doing five ways to get better sleep. So this templates is five tips to sleep better. So it's quite similar. And it's actually got a good theme to it as well. So then all you'd need to do is copy and paste your points into this templates here, and then also add your own style to it as well. So if I wanted to use a style from a recent design I had created on Canva. Let's say the Instagram carousel post. We can click on today's and it will enable it and add it to our design here. However, I think that they specific template doesn't need any drastic changes. So if I undo that, you really need to do is change the icons at the top-left and bottom-right to make it more branded to your brand, and also the fonts and colors. Then you can go ahead and retitle your project. I'll just call it Pinterest pin. And click the Share button. Click Download, download your Pinterest pin as a PNG. Select the page or pages that you are wanting to download, and then click the Download button. There you go. That's all you need to do to design and create a Pinterest pin using Canva. I hope you have enjoyed this video and I hope that you've learned something new. I'll see you in the next one. Once again, thanks and goodbye. 38. Crafting effective ad creatives for social media campaigns: Welcome back. In this video, we're going to be crafting effective ad creatives for social media campaigns using Canva. You can use Canva to design pretty much anything. So we're going to be designing Facebook and Instagram ads. Now before we get started, we're going to take a look at some real-world examples of ads that are currently live on Facebook and Instagram. Do that. You just wanted to go to facebook.com, forward slash ads, forward slash library. And then hit Enter. Here you can search all of the ads currently running across meta. So this includes Facebook and Instagram. All you need to do is filter By Location, select and add category, and then into your search. So I'm going to select the United Kingdom. And if add category, I'm going to select all ads. Then you can search by keyword or look for a specific advertiser. So if you're sitting dog food, you could search for a keyword like dog food or organic dog food, something like that. So if I do that right now and type in dog food, and click search this exact phrase. We can see ads that's alive on Facebook and Instagram. That's a using the keyword dog food. Safe. If we go, we have loads of examples. You can simply scroll through them to find inspiration for your own ad creatives. So here we go. This is a good example of something we could create in Canva. And this one down here as well. We could even create this one in Canva. And how many more have loaded? Some of these are video ads. Now it depends what type of ad you're going to be creating. You can also create video ads in Canva as well. But in this video we're going to create a simple graphic like this one here. I absolutely love this one here. By Wilson's pet food. All of these ad creatives look amazing. And these are very clickable ads. These ones they have as well. Also Williams pet food. It looks like they know exactly what they're doing. The great thing is that these are super easy to create in Canva. This is another great one. This is in fact a video ad, but it's the same style as well as is this one down here. And have a similar style, but this one is a different size image. So it looks like this would work on Facebook and Instagram Stories. There we go. So this is what you see when you search for dog food. Now I'm going to do is search for a specific brand. And I'm going to type in, go compare. There we go. So then I'll click onto this option here. And now we can see all of the ads that go compare are currently running on Facebook and Instagram. These all look quite similar to each other, except some video and some are not. However, we could easily recreate these ads in Canva. And that is exactly what we're going to do. I think this one here is a perfect example. So I'm going to right-click it and click open image in new tab. And here we go. So now we can see the ad full screen and we can see exactly what is included. They are simply setting a comparison service for pet insurance. So they have a heading, some text below it, and then an image which of course has some pets in it. And they're logo in the corner as well. So what I'm going to do is recreate this ad in Canva. And I've also opened another slide from the same add, this one here. I will also show you how to recreate this ad creative in Canva as well. So let's get Canva open so we can begin crafting our ad creatives. First of all, what we're going to do is type in Instagram ad and then hit Enter. Here. We're going to find all of the Instagram ad templates in Canva. Now, if you're able to find a template that is close to what you're looking for. Then of course you can use that template. I really like this template just here. This is great for lead generation ads. So they will have to sign up and give their email address. And in return, they will get these three B's This is an absolutely awesome ad. However, what we're going to be doing is creating a blank Instagram ad as we're going to be building us from scratch. Then what I'll do is retitle the project to Instagram ad. And now we're ready to begin crafting our ad. So first of all, I'm going to customize the background. So I'll go to Apps and then I'll type in background. There we go. And I'm going to find a nice green color similar to the ad that we found for you compare. Now it's a slightly darker green that we're looking for. I think this will be fine. And then we're going to add our text. So they had protect your fairy friends. So I may as well copy it word for word, just because this is an example showing you how to design a similar ad. And now we can make this text a lot bigger. Put it at the top, just here. Make sure that it's centered. There we go. And we can make the texts white. Fantastic. Now we want to make sure that the alignment is centered. There we go. And I'm going to try and find a similar font. So let's see what we can find. These may take some time, but I'm basically looking for a bold font. In fact, I think this one will be fine. Then what I'm going to do is decrease the line spacing. And I'm going to make the text a bit bigger again. Now this doesn't seem centered. We can leave it like this for now. But for some reason this doesn't seem properly centered. There we go. That's fixed. It. Absolutely fantastic. And I sent to that again. There we go. Then they had some more text below that. And that says and bag a bargain with these July offers only with Go compare. So let's go ahead and add a text box. And I'm just going to write the exact same text. I'm going to have to make this quite a bit smaller. There we go. Decrease the line spacing again. Okay? Now we can change the font in a minute. But for now I'm just going to write the other sentence they had as well, which is only with Go compare. Now we don't want this to be old capitals. So I've made a mistake there. May have to write all over this again that we can leave that for now. I'm just going to find a simple font that isn't so bold as this is not the heading text. This is just paragraph text that they have below the main heading. Let's see what we can find. This could work, but I think that's a bit too formal. Let's see. I would just take a minute to try and find the perfect fonts. In fact, Poppins may do it. Pop it in. There we go. I think bowed may be better. I'll make the text a bit smaller. And then I'll copy the style from this hair and paste it into the text below it. There we go. Okay, I'm just going to rewrite this now. So it's an all capitals. Why is it not letting me? Because I've got this enabled. There we go. Okay. If I can spell. Okay, that's not too bad. I just need to rewrite all of this as well. There we go. I think that's not too bad. This can be a bit higher up in fact. And then what they have is an image of some pets. So let's go to elements and type in pets And then go to photos and see what we can find here are in fact, this is the exact image that they used or they used was a simple stock image, which is quite funny for a big brand like them. And then simply go to Edit Photo. In fact, first of all, before I do any of that, we're going to have to go to elements and frames. Because they have, I think this frame added. They could have even made their ad with Canva. That's quite possible. Okay, let's select all of this and make sure it's all centered. In fact, I have to make sure this is centered before I center everything else. Let's double-check everything centered. Now. There we go. These as well. The image. Now it's a little bit too close together. We can make sure it's all centered properly. There we go. Then all they have is their logo in the bottom right-hand corner. In fact, there background color was not as dark as this, so we can make it slightly lighter. Let's see if we can find nearly the exact color without simply copying the colorCode. More like this, I'd say. And the fonts are slightly different. I think they may have used Poppins. Let's say this may have been Poppins as well. Make it bold. Now it's not. Okay. So this is the only problem. This font here. Let's see if you compare. Logo is in Canva. And I don't think it is. In fact, I'll just use this logo down here. We don't need to copy every single element. There we go. And then that's just in the bottom corner down here. Alright, I think everything can be a little smaller. Now, the only difference I can see, in my opinion is the font for the main heading text. Now, if I just keep having a look headings, so we go, Let's see what we can find here. Similar to this one. Not quite. I make it fit in. Let's say. In fact, I think this could work. Right now let's bring this up. This, Select it all and center it. And there we go. We've basically remade the go compare ad. Actually this is a bit higher up than these can be centered. Here we go. I've just opened the you compare ad so that we can have a look at them side-by-side. And there are a few differences. For example, the background color is slightly different. The fonts are probably different. But other than that, I think we've basically remade it in just a few minutes. So I'm pretty certain they've used Canva to create their ads. That shows you that big companies use Canva as well. Now, the heading font, I'm sure is slightly different, but that isn't too important. The background is a bit darker, but of course they also have their own logo in the bottom corner. But now what we're going to do is recreate the other ad creative that I opened as well. And that is this one here. So let's go ahead and add another page. And let's just have a look at this again. So they have exclusive deal. And then 30 pound John Lewis E gift card when you buy a new pet policy. And then there's some more information about it there as well. And then once again, they have their logo in the bottom corner. Now we have a lighter background, but it's mainly a purple theme. So let's go ahead and change the background color. Let's make this much lighter. And then we can continue creating the ad. So I'll copy the main heading because all we really need to do is change the color to purple. It's quite a dark purple that they've used. I'm not sure I'll be able to find the exact color without copying it. But that's not too bad. And this says exclusive deal. Now I'm just going to click this button here to make sure that it's all in capitals. And here we go. There we go. That is the heading. Then what they have. In fact, there background color is a bit lighter than this one. So let's make this even lighter. There we go. Then I'm going to have to remember the purple that I've used Now let's go ahead and create a shape. Let's go to shapes. Here we go lines and shapes. And let's add this shape here. Now what they've done is add a slightly lighter background color for the shape than the actual background itself. So let's do that now. And then they have a border as well. So let's click on border style. There we go, That's perfect. And then we're going to change the border color to be the same purple as the text. Then it's just as wide as the text is. And there we go. Now I think that the text and the shape or both a bit smaller on the ad. I'll bring this down to 65. Then I would align this to the text. Let's make it easier for us by doing it this way. Then the shape we'll just click in to be the same size. There we go as pretty much perfect. Then they have text saying 30 pound John Lewis, a gift card. So let's go ahead and duplicate this text here. And we're going to make these Poppins font. There we go. And there we go. So let's make this quite a bit smaller. I think it is bold. This says 30 pounds at John Lewis gift card. Fantastic. Now they have the logo above the text. So this will be pretty much centered. I think that's fine. Then let's duplicate this again. And this will say, when you buy a new pet policy. If I can type. There we go. This is all in one line as well, so the text is slightly smaller. It's also not bold. There we go. That's not too bad. Okay. So this is all meant to be centered. That's fantastic. I'm starting to think that they're not using the Poppins font, but it doesn't really matter. This is just a quick add recreation. And then they have some more texts below. Down here. Let me try and spell this, right? This is even smaller than the previous text. There we go. And then T's and C's apply. Okay? Alright, this is pretty much done. Then I'll copy the logo and paste that in down here. Now of course that's not the goal compare logo. You'd want to use your own logo and for all of your ads so that you are creating. You're going to want to use your own fonts and color combinations anyway. This is just a really quick example. Now they have the John Lewis logo above this text here. So let's see if the John Lewis logo is in Canva. And I don't think that it is. So what I'll do is quickly download the John Lewis logo. There we go. So I've downloaded the logo, so I'm just going to drag it in to Canva. And that will now upload. Fantastic. Now we can add this to our project and pop this in just here. There we go. I'll make it a bit bigger. I think that's absolutely perfect. So now if I open the go compare adverts again, we can see their main background color is slightly different, but this doesn't really matter. We have exclusive deal. And then the John Lewis logo in this shape here with an outline or border. And then it says 30 pound at John Lewis gift card when you buy a new pet policy available first to the 31st of July, T's and C's apply. And then there logo in the bottom right-hand corner again, we have made to ad creatives from a go compare ad on Facebook and Instagram in just a matter of minutes. Now of course, you don't want to just go ahead and copy other people's adverts. But by using the Facebook ads library, you can find inspiration, your ad creatives. There we go. Then once you have designed all of your ad creatives, all you'll need to do is go ahead and click the Share button and then click Download, download them as a PNG. Select the page or pages that you want to download, click the Download button, and then you can go ahead and upload them to your Facebook or Instagram ads or for any other social media platform. So that will go, that is all for this video we have successfully created to ad creatives for social media campaigns using Canva. Hope you've enjoyed it, and I hope you have learned something new. And I'll see you in the next one. Once again, thanks and goodbye. 39. Designing promotional flyers and posters: You can also design a promotional flyers and posters using Canva as well. Now, to create a flyer or a poster, you will want to go to the print products section and look for flyers or posters. So we have flyers here and we have posters over here. However, by clicking on these, it will create a blank project. Instead, if you type in post-doc in the search box, you'll be given all of the post or templates that are available in Canva. Straightaway, I think this one on the right looks absolutely awesome. What you need to know to create a successful product. You can change all of this to say what you want it to say, to add your own contents. We have six reasons to get up early. This is a templates for healthy lifestyle tips, tips for choosing places to travel. So as you can see, these poster templates are absolutely fantastic. Now it depends on what type of posts that you are looking to create. This one, for example, is for an event, a tech conference. And then this one is for a business workshop. If you look at this one, if you look at this one is a business social media, monthly reports. So a business reports poster. However, this is multiple pages. This one is for a party. Then if you scroll down, we have a few different templates that are in a similar style. So this one looks like a film poster. And I think this one here is as well. So you can create many different types of posters using these templates in Canva. Have a look at this. This is a hiring poster. Join our team, apply now, these are our positions available. Send us your CV and portfolio. Just scroll through these poster templates to find one that suits your needs. You can even use the filters to filter these posters so that you'll be able to quickly find the exact templates that you are looking for. So let's say you want to create a poster for an event. Select event as the theme, click Apply. And then it will only be shown the poster templates for events. I think the design of this poster here is absolutely awesome. So then once you've found the Templates you want to use, click customize this template. Now it's automatically open the page for Canva printing. So this is the print service within Canva. They will print your posters and deliver them to your doorstep. But I'm going to close that for now. To reopen it, you just need to clinically print posters button. But let's close that for now as we do not need it. Then what we're going to do is customise the templates that we have added. So first of all, we can go to design and styles to implement our own style. What I'll do is add these style from a recent design. So let's use the style from the carousel post we created earlier. Click onto that. And as you can see in one-click, it is added my own styles to this poster. Let's click it again to shuffle the colors and fonts. This has given us a dark background. But I think the lights background looks better. In fact, I think I do prefer the darker background. There we go. We have a poster with our own styles, colors, and fonts. Then of course you can add your own text, make any changes. You need to make. Add your own content at your own information, add your own images. And then once you have ready, you can either download it so that you can print it yourself by going to download and then select PDF print, because this is best for printing. Or you can pay Canva to print the posters for you if you want to have multiple posters printed or in a specific finish. So we have finite finished or gloss finish. And you can also select the poster size that you want to have printed as well. So there you go. This is a quick video, but I don't know what type of poster you want to create. It is all down to you and what you want to create your poster for and the type of style you are looking for. So basically follow this process to create your own poster within Canva. Like I said, you can also create promotional flyers in Canva as well. So let's go back to our dashboard and type in flyer. Then we will get all of the flyer templates as well. Now flyers and posters are quite similar. So you may see a lot of similar templates by searching flyer. But here we go. These all of the templates available to you. So I like this one, explore the world, travel agency, flyer. And then we have loads of other templates as well. One looks absolutely awesome. This is for a trivia night. It costs $25 per person to enter, and it gives you the date and time and location for the trivia night and the website for more information as well. So we will need to do is add your own styles. I do own content and so on. And then you have urine poster or flyer created within Canva. So there we go. That's just a quick video, but it's showing you how you can create promotional flyers and posters in Canva in a matter of minutes. That's all for this video. I hope you enjoyed it and I'll see you in the next one. Once again, thanks and goodbye. 40. Designing presentation slides and pitch decks: Hello and welcome back. In this video, we're going to be designing presentation slides and pitch decks using Canva. So let's dive straight into it. First of all, for creating a presentation, you're going to want to go to your dashboard and then click onto the presentations tab. Now, it depends what type of presentation you want to create. So we have the normal 16 by nine presentation. We have talking presentation where you can present Andrew record presentation, which is for Mobile. Before by three, presentation, a brainstorm presentation, and finally, a game presentation as well. Well, I'm going to do is click onto the most common presentation option, which is this first one here. So let's go ahead and click onto this to create a blank project. Now that's our project has been created. You want to start designing it and adding your content. Now you could do this by selecting one of these many templates that are available to you. You could search for a specific type of presentation template to find the ones that are relevant to your needs. Or you could go ahead and click onto layouts to find presentation layouts that you can use. All of these pre-made presentation layouts available to be used in Canva. As you can see, there are tons available to you. And you can also add your own content to get layout suggestions as well. So you could add a photo or you could add some texts to get more relevant layout suggestions for you to use. Now what we're going to be doing in this example is using the magic Design feature to start creating our template. Now, to use magic Design, you can either click onto it right here. Or if you do not see this available to you, you can click onto the Canva assistance at the bottom right, and then click onto magic Design. So here we go with magic Design. You can use AI to instantly generate a first draft for your presentation. So let's click Try it out. And what I'll do is write, create a ten slide presentation on why cats better than dogs. There we go. That's going to cause a few arguments. So let's click Enter and it will begin creating our presentation for us. We go, so it's already done. Now what we will need to do is select one of the template styles that it has suggested to us down here. And we can preview the presentation on the right as well. So we have these options available to us. I think this one is probably the one we're going to use. But let's have a look at some of these other options. This one looks awesome. This one down here is quite cool as well. Actually. Look at this one. This one isn't too bad. As you can see, they're all at ten slides as well. So we understood exactly what I said. You can see the different templates styles that it has given us. However, I'm going to select this one here. And then I'm going to click create my presentation. There we go. Our presentation has been created for us. It's even generated a title, the perfect PET, why cats are better than dogs? Then we can have a look at some of the pages that it has created in our presentation. Cats are independent, low maintenance, quiet, they are clean. I'm not so sure about that either. They're better for apartments. They good for your health. They can reduce stress and anxiety. And then we have the conclusion and the final slide as well. Thank you for considering the many reasons why cats make wonderful pets. So there we go. It is created a ten-page slide in a single click after we gave it a prompt for the type of presentation that we want to create. I'm gonna give you another example for this. I'm going to delete all of these pages. And there we go. Then I'm going to go back to magic Design. Okay, Here we go. So we have Premier league's top ten golf scores. I'll click into this one down here is I think this design looks best. We have criteria for selection. Goals scored in the Premier League only are considered, only pays with 100 or more goals are included. The ranking is based on total number of goals scored So we have randomly added sharer on his own just here. And then we have Wayne Rooney. I think this is the full list. Then we have Andrew Cole, where I land pod CRE henry, Robbie Fowler, and germane to you. Okay, So I think this is probably better not to use for this sort of thing. So instead, what I'll do is create one more. I'll type in, explain how to grow on social media. For small businesses. They should do a lot better. So here we go, Let's have a look at what it's created. First of all, I'll select one of these templates styles. I'll go for this second one here. Growing your small business on social media. The importance of social media for small businesses. Setting goals for social media growth. Identify your target audience, tailoring content to your audience. Consistency is key. Collaborating with influencers, leveraging paid advertising, measuring and adjusting your strategy. And then we have the final page as well. Okay, so let's click create my Presentation. There we go. So we have a first draft for our Presentation created. We can click present at the top rights are pair, and you have a few different options. I'm going to select the full-screen mode. Then we can have a look at how it looks when our presentation is being viewed. The AI has also added relevant photos as well. Now, this could be redesigned slightly to fit in the pages a bit better. But considering all we did was give it a sentence. This is quite impressive. Collaborating with influences. This is good. Then we go. So you can create a Presentation super easily using Canva, and it will also give you your first draft for you thanks to the magic Design tool. Now, you can also create pitch decks in Canva as well. So if I go ahead and delete all of these pages, we can see the templates on the left over here. And I'm going to search for pitch deck in the templates. There we go. Pitch deck presentations, they should be good. So we have all of these pitch deck presentation templates that we can use. Let's say you're creating a presentation about your business or startup to show to an investor, you can use one of these templates. Let's say for example, this one here. And then click Apply all the pages. There we go. Once it's loaded, you can see all of the pages have been added. You can customize it to your own style. Adult love your content about your business. If I go back to styles, Let's say you've created a brand kit, or you could just use one of the pre-made fonts and color combinations, or even a colour palette that's pre-made, or a font set that's pre-made. Or you could even use these style from one of your previous designs. So let's say I want to use the style from the carousel post I created. If I click on today's, it will redesign my pitch deck presentation using my own style. So then if I click apply to all the pages, as you can see, it's gone through all of the pages. Now we don't need to spend loads of time worrying about these style of our pitch deck as we use the templates and then we added or in style to that template. All we need to worry about is the content. However, you can also use Canva assistant and the magic Design and Magic Write tools to help you write your content. However, if it is specific to your startup, all your business, it's probably crucial that you create your own content because you want to make sure that it's all correct and written in the way you would present it. So then let's click Present to have a look at how this looks using our own styles that have been added. As you can see, it's not ruined. The template. The colors in the top-left and bottom-right may need to be altered slightly in certain pages. For example, this one here, it doesn't really fit in. You could add those colors to these elements here instead. And we have moving charts. There we go. You can easily create engaging pitch deck using a templates in Canva. And then you can implement your own style and add your own content to that pitch deck as well. In just a matter of minutes. That's a really professional and engaging looking pitch deck. Then you may want to remove certain elements from each of these pages. You may not even want an animated chart like this one here. But this is an awesome starting point for you to create your own presentation or pitch deck in Canva in a matter of minutes. And then once you've done these style, or you need to do is add your own content and don't forget, you can animate it as well. Click on to an individual elements and animate it. Or you can click onto a page and click Animate to animate the entire page. So let's say you want to go onto chill or rise. These different animations can be added to make your presentation more engaging. Now you probably don't want to go for anything too crazy. But some of these are going to be really good for you to add to your presentation. So there you go, That is all for this video. Hope you enjoyed it and I hope you learned something new. I'll see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 41. Crafting engaging email headers: Welcome back. In this video, we're going to be crafting engaging email headers using Canva. Now to create an e-mail header in Canva, or you need to do is type in email headers in the search box, or you can create a custom sized projects. What I'm going to do is type in email header. And as you can see, I've recently typed this in, so I'm simply going to click onto this top option here. Then we will find all of the email header templates that are available in Canva. Now, there are many different types of email headers, templates available to us. I quite like this one here. This is for a weekly podcast. By the looks of it. If you were to create an email headers similar to this one, you could, for example, post a podcast episode every week and send it out to your email newsletter subscribers. And in the header of the email, you will use the email header graphic that you have created in Canva. So this one here would be a great template for if you have a podcast and you want to send new episodes to your audience via email. If you are going to use a template and not create your design from scratch, it's important to select a template that will fit your needs. So let's just quickly scroll through these and see what pops out to us. This one here on the right is quite a simple idea. If you post a monthly newsletter, this is quite a simple header for your e-mail newsletter. They simply says January newsletter. So there we go. There's something a lot more simple. And then on the other hand, we have something a bit more complex. So if you have an e-commerce brand, this one is an e-mail header for an e-commerce fashion brand. So you can have a sale on your store and promote it using e-mail marketing and have this ICO email header. Then once you click on to a specific template, you'll have other similar templates pop up as well. So we can see more similar templates down here. So this is new products. So if you are sending new products to your audience via e-mail, you could use this. E-mail had a template. So let's click off of this and keep scrolling down. I like this one here. So if you have a personal brand and you also have a newsletter, when you send out your newsletter, you can have this as your email header at the top of your e-mail newsletter that you send out to your audience. And then we have some other good ones here as well that are also good for personal brands. So this one is similar, but a slightly different style. And then we have some other similar ones down here as well. I think what I'm going to do is click onto this first one here. And then I'll click, customize these templates on the right, just here. Now what I'm going to do is customize this exact template for myself. So I have Anthony Isaac as the text just here. And I'll have to make this a little bit smaller. And then instead of Graphic Designer, I would say content creator. And then I will enter my own domain name. There we go. I think I entered a comma there, not a dot. So let's make sure that that's a dot. There we go. Fantastic. And then I'll change the image and the background colors and some of those things as well. But first, what I'll do is make this my own style. So I'll go from the Templates tab to styles just here. And I could either add my brand kit fonts and colors, or alternatively, I could use a recent design. So if I click onto recent designs and then scroll down, I think that I could use this style here. In fact, what if I used the style from my YouTube thumbnail? So let's click onto this. Okay, This hasn't changed too much. Let's click it again. I don't really like the styles that it takes from that. So let's try the Facebook cover. There we go. That's much better. I'll click shuffle again. Okay, So it's basically changing the border color for the image. How about if I tried a YouTube but banner? Okay, this isn't changing too much. About the carousel post. I quite like that. That looks good. And I will change the image now as well. So I'll go to uploads and dragging my own image instead. There we go. Then what I could do is change some of the texts slightly to make it look a bit better. I think if I made content creator a bit bigger and the website URL as well, I think this isn't too bad for them all a bit closer together like that. Then I'll lock this element so that I'm not accidentally selecting it. There we go, lock that. And I can select the text If I can select the text-only, this is gonna be a struggle with the background elements. Okay, in fact, first I'll select this background elements and I'll click Edit Photo. And what I'm going to do is add a filter to it. And I'm going to add the sangre filter as I think that that will remove the purple and make it more blue. And then whilst I have it selected, I will click the three dots and unlock this element as well. Okay, so we shouldn't accidentally select anything else when I'm selecting the texts now. Fantastic, so let's center all of this. Okay, That's better. And I think that's looking good. Now we have used a template, so it has sped up the process quite a lot. But I think it was quite a cool templates. I quite like this element here. And the background elements as well that were transferred in when I used the style from a previous design. And what I will do is, I think the best way to do this is to center this text here and then have the other text above and below it. Now I'll make this text a bit smaller. In fact, I'm trying to figure out how I can make this all fits in nicely together. Or if I put these next to each other and made them both Rubik, but not bold. And also the same size. This one is currently seven. If I make this seven as well. And this is currently old capitals. So if I write this again, but only the first letter of each word being a capital. There we go. Then I'll have the texts on here as well. What's the best way to do this? Okay. I'll make them both bowed. See if that looks any better. Then I'll make them both a bit bigger. Let's say nine, and see if they perfectly fit in next to each other. Okay, nine might be a bit too big. Also, the best way of making this all fit in. How about if this isn't building now? And then a bit smaller again. And then content creator a bit bigger. It's just you want the hierarchy of the text to resonate. Well, let's see how this works. Okay, that's not too bad. Now let's see if I can select all of these and center them again. I bring them to the rights a bit more. Okay. That's not too bad. Okay. So I think I can leave that like that for now. We've got our text, we've got our image and our background colors. So we have quite a simple email header. So if I was to create an email newsletter and send out a weekly newsletter, for example, I could use this as the email header. However, another thing I could do is make it's completely different. Because if you're already subscribed to my e-mail newsletter, you will know my name, you'll know what I'm doing, and you will know my website address. So this is quite useless really. So let's say we delete this and this. And instead what we could do is change the texts that we are using. Now, I'll just retitle the project just to say email header on its own. And I'll go back to the Home tab and have a look at some of the other templates. So let's see, for example, this one here is September news. So we could do something a bit more like this. So let's say, I'll leave the image for now. And then I will say by Anthony Isaac. And then make this, I'll duplicate this and make this a bit smaller and not bold. Italic unfortunately isn't available. Let's see what we could do here if I use Poppins and then make it italic. And I'll make this Poppins as well. Where is it here? I'll make it extra bold. Let's see, let's say July newsletter. And we don't really need the word buy. I could just have my name and then center these two together. Let's see how they perfectly centered. Select both of them and send to them. So then we have July newsletter, Anthony Isaac. I think that looks a lot better than what we had previously because if you're already subscribed to my e-mail newsletter, you know my name, you know what I'm doing, and, you know, my website address. So I think that was pointless, but now, if I put out a monthly newsletter and simply changed the word for the month each time for the email header. I think then it will make it a lot better for the viewer. And it will actually serve a purpose. So there we go. We have created a simple email header using Canva that we could use for a monthly email newsletter. That is all for this video. Hope you enjoyed it and I hope you learn something new. I'll see you in the next one. Once again, thanks and goodbye. 42. Creating persuasive infographics: Welcome back. In this video, we're going to be creating persuasive infographics using Canva. To get started, we're simply going to type in infographic in the search box here. And then we can hit Enter. Now we can see all of the infographic templates that are available to us. Now we want to select the template that is relevant to the infographic we want to create. So you can see the different styles of infographic Templates. So we have something like this, which is a step-by-step guide, and then something like this, which is database. So this is a marketing report. And if I just scroll down a bit further, as you can see, there are many different types of infographics that you can create. I would put them into three different categories. A step-by-step guide, a database, infographic, and information-based infographic. This top point here is a step-by-step guide. This marketing reports is a database, infographic. And this one here for ways to sneak in exercise at work. This is an information-based infographic. So this one specifically is for ways to sneak in exercise at work. It says make your commute a workout. So R1 to work or get on a bike workout during lunch, take an active break throughout the day and take the long way to get home or to work. Like I said, first of all, you need to select the template. That is right for the type of infographic you want to create. This one here is quite cool. It tips for speeding up your PC. Then we have update your PC, restart it at 3AM, uninstall useless apps, clear junk files, and close windows you're not using. That's quite a nice templates. This one here is quite good as well. So go ahead and select the template that is most relevant to you. I think I'll create an infographic for tips for better sleep. So let's try and find a template that would suit that. Now this one here would work, and this one on the leftward as well. Actually, I think this one could be perfect, or the one next to it is similar, but even more simplistic. So it depends how much information you want to add to your infographic. What I'll do is click onto this one here. And this will be the infographic templates that we will use. Click the customise this template button. What this is going to be is five tips for getting better sleep or getting more sleep or better quality sleep. Something along those lines. Then we have 12345. So we have space for our five points and a few different icons that we could add as well. This one here we could probably leave as it actually makes sense, but the others, we could delete and replace. And then we have the background elements as well, the fonts, the texts, color, and things like that. So first of all that we would change the style. And what we'll do is use a style combination from this selection here. So these are combinations of fonts and colors. Let's see how this one here would look. That's not too bad, but let's keep scrolling down as we may be able to find something better. Let's see what we can find. I think this one's quite good. So let's change the heading to five ways to get better sleep. There we go, five ways to get better quality sleep. Then we have our texts. In fact, I don't like these elements in the background. Don't really make it look any better. But for now, what I'll do is add our content. So in order to do that, you can write your own content of course, but what I'm going to do is use the Magic Write tool in Canva. And I'm going to say, give me five ways to get better quality sleep. And there we go. So then we can click Generate, and this will generate our texts for us. Okay, so we don't need any of these texts at the top. Let's move this up here so we can read it. In fact, I'll add a page and I will copy the text down here and delete it from up there so that we can actually read it. And then once we've copied and pasted each bit of text into these blocks here, we can delete the second page. So first, let's copy number one and paste that in up here. Then number two. Brilliant. And the third one. Then the fourth one And now the final one. Okay, now I can delete that second page. I will try a few different style combinations before finishing the design. Actually, I will also delete these elements because we can find different icons to add instead. But first, let's see whatever colour and font combinations that we could use. This one isn't too bad. It's shuffled it a few times if we could find anything better. Now, I don't think that'll work. How about this one? This isn't too bad, but the font for the heading just isn't readable. So let's change that. There we go, but let's see if we can make it italic and bold. Now I don't think that really fits. How about this font? We just need to find a font that will fit. If not, we can select a different style, again, a different combination. How about this one? Once again, it's the main heading that doesn't really look very good. The colors we could change, but let's see if there's one would work. Let's shuffle it a few times. Okay, I think we could make this one work. I'm going to keep shuffling it into and I find layouts or combination that I think works best. Let's see. I think this one is good. I'm gonna make the text a bit wider so it all fits into lines. And is this font able to be made bold? Yes, it is fantastic. So let's make the text a bit smaller. There we go. And then what we can do is make all of this text readable. So let's bring it up to 22 pixels. We go and we'll do the same for all of these. Okay? Then make sure that they are always centered. This is better. Okay? This is good. And you can do specific alignments to make sure that it's all perfect, but I'm just giving you a quick example. So we have 123455 ways to get better quality sleep. Then we can go to elements, and I'll just type in sleep. Let's see what graphics we have available to us. Okay, So I'm pretty sure we can use some of these. Let's say we want to stick to the same style of icon for all of the icons that we use. So let's see what stands out. Okay, I think the moon would work. We can put that in up here. Then we have let's keep looking. This one would work. I think. We'd probably need to change the colors of the icons to make them fit our design. But we can leave them for now. Let's see what else we have. I think that the zs in the Cloud is quite a good one as well. We move the wrong thing, they're fantastic. Now we need two more. Let's see. I think that this one would work. Sleeping panda. There we go. One more. Let's take Let's see, let's keep scrolling. We want to find one that suits the design, possibly the cat. Yeah, let's go for the cats. There we go. We have five ways to get better quality sleep. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule even on weekends. Create a relaxing bedtime routine to help your mind and body unwind. Make sure you're sleeping environment is called dark and quiet. Limit exposure to screens and blue light in the hours leading up to bedtime. And finally, avoid caffeine, alcohol, and large meals close to bedtime. There we go, five ways to get better quality sleep. Then if you have a website, I would suggest putting your website URL in at the bottom down here. Or you could add your logo somewhere as well. And you have yourself a infographic created with Canva. So let's change the title of the Projects. Just say infographic. And then you can go ahead and either print it by clicking the button or download it by going to share Download, selecting the document type that you want to use. This depends where you are putting it. If you're putting it on your website, you could use JPEG or PNG. If you are using it as a document, you could use PDF Standard or PDF print. And that is all I would suggest with and infographic. If you created an animated infographic, you could use a GIF, but that is slightly more advanced. So there we go. We have created and infographic using Canva. Now, just to show you how easy this is, let's add another page and go back to design and templates. We can create an entirely different type of infographic in just a few seconds. So let's scroll down here really quickly. Let's click on to this one. What is a VPN? And instead we will say, what is SEO? Then we can go to the Magic great tool again and say, Can we move this? We can just close that for a second. This has 1234 points, and it also has a sub-heading. In fact, let's try using this. Select the elements that you want to change this text here. And then we're going to click in the bottom right-hand corner to the Canva assistant. And what I'm going to do is click the Edit with Magic, Write in two short sentences. Explain. Seo. Generates. There we go. So now it says, SEO stands for search engine optimization. I think we're going to have to make this a bit smaller so that we can read it. It is the best practice of optimizing a website in order to increase its visibility and ranking on search engine results pages. So that we go, we can actually rewrite existing texts using the Magic Write tool as well. So that is absolutely fantastic. Now you want to go ahead and do all of that for these other pieces of text. But you want it to be four points explaining what SEO is. Maybe one of the points could be explaining how long it takes and things like that. Then you want to go ahead and change all of the icons again. And we can also change the style for the infographic like I did earlier using the Styles tab. And for this what I'll do is use a recent design, Let's say my eBook design. We can use these style from my eBook so that will copy over the fonts and the colors. There we go so that there has not worked too well. So let's undo that. And I also just realized it says what is ASCO? We don't need the letter a. There is just SEO. There we go, That's better. Then if I use one of these styles, this isn't too bad, but it's not working too well because some of these sections on copying over properly. So we may need to manually make some changes. So let's say you want to use these style from this post here. What you would need to do is copy over this background elements. For this elements here, like this. Then it goes about halfway across. And then layer move to back. There we go. And then do the same. Let's make this fit in first. And do the same by copying this one and putting that down here. And of course, move it to the back. There we go. Then you can go ahead and change the icons, change the text, and change anything else that you believe you need to change. For example, any colors or fonts or well, icons like this that simply aren't needed. And add your domain to the infographic as well and your own branding as well. So there we go. That is how you create persuasive infographics using Canva. I hope that you enjoyed this video and hope that you learned something new. I will see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 43. Design banners for your Shopify store: Hello and welcome back. In this video, I'm going to show you how to design banners for your Shopify store, just like the one that you can see on my website right here, using Canva. So let's dive straight into it. First of all, we're going to open Canva, and now we're going to do is create a new design. Now I'm going to create a custom size design, and this is going to be 2,400 by 1,200 pixels. So this can vary depending on the type of banner that you want to create. But this is what we're going to go with for this video. So then simply click Create, New design. Here we go. So now we're ready to start building our banner for us, Shopify store. On the banner that you saw on my Shopify store a few seconds ago, it was split into two sections. I had text on the left and an image on the right. So in order to do that, first of all, I'm going to add the image to the right over here. So I'm going to do is add a square frame element for the image. So I'm going to go to elements and search. And then we're going to click onto frame. So we're just going to find a perfect square frame. So this one here is good. However, it has a white border, so that one is not what we want. This one here is perfect. So we're going to edit to our design. And then we're going to make it bigger. And we're going to make it 1,100 pixels high and wide as well. There we go, That's perfect. So that's 1,100 by 1,100. So we have the frame added already. Now I'm gonna go ahead and upload a photo to drag into this frame. And as you can see, I've already uploaded some photos, so I'm simply going to drag it in this one here. Then I'm going to double-click it and make sure that it's centered in the frame. There we go. Now, I'm going to click onto the frame again and make sure that it is centered. I think for now here will be about right. Now we're ready to add the text on the left over here. So what I'm going to do is add a simple square elements that we're going to add our text on top of. I'm simply going to go to elements and type in square. Here we go. So this first square is absolutely perfect. So now I'm just going to move the square to the top left corner. And I'm going to hold Shift and click and drag to enlarge the square. And by holding Shift, it will make the width and height lock-in so that they don't randomly change. And so that we can keep it exactly square. And remember we want it to be 1,100 by 1,100. There we go. That's perfect. Now I'm just going to align them both. And I'm going to select both of these and group them. And then I'm going to send to them both together as well. There we go. So that is the first part done. Now I want to do is change the color of this square. So I'm going to click onto it and click the color block up here. And now I'm going to add my own custom color. You can add any color that you want. And you can make the square any color that you want. Of course, you can go buy your own brand colors. And that is exactly what I'm going to be doing. So I'm simply going to paste in the colorCode up here. And I'm going to click onto the color that I have added. There we go. It's not quite white. As you can see. It's slightly different to the background, which is exactly white. And it's not exactly the same as the background of the photo IVR. We adds a nice dynamic to this design. Now we're ready to start adding our text to our banner design. So let's go to text on the left over here. And we're simply going to add a heading. Now I'm going to replace this text and I'm going to write 20 per cent. And I'm going to make the texts a lot bigger. In fact, in the box up here, I'm simply going to make the font size 270 pixels. And hit Enter. There we go. Now you can set the font to be anything you want it to be. However, I'm going to use the league Spartan font just here. Now I'm going to do is make sure that this takes centered in the box on the left just here. In order to do that, I'm actually going to have to ungroup these two elements. And now I'll be able to center it. There we go, That's perfect. And now we can group these two together. Again. We have the main part done. Now we just have a few more things to do and then this will be pretty much completed. So first of all, I'm going to add another square element. And I'm going to make it the same color as the background of the left box. So that is this one here. Now what I'm going to do with this is Bring it in front of the text And I'm going to cover the bottom half of the zero. There we go. I think I could make it a little bit lower. Now I think this will add a cool effect. And what I'm going to do is add the word off over the top of this box. So I'm going to duplicate the text. And I'm going to write off. And of course, enable uppercase mode. And this text only needs to be around 70 pixels. So let's remove the 200 and make it just 70. Now we're going to move the text into here so that it's in the lower half of the zero. And there we go. I think this looks absolutely fantastic. Now oil I'm going to do is add the final little bit of texts that we need to add to this design. So I'm going to duplicate this text here. And I'm going to make it quite a bit smaller. I think about 15 pixels. I'm also going to change the font. Assistant extra light. And I'm just gonna move the texts element down here. And here I'm going to write Use code. Summer at checkout. Now we just want this to be on one line. Just like that. And I'm going to make the coupon code bold. Now I'm just going to put this below the word off about there. And there we go. We have created our banner. I think that this looks absolutely fantastic. And of course you can add your own unique styles to your banner. But I think that this is a really cold at Design. Now you can go ahead and download this and then upload it to your Shopify store. However, before that, I'm going to show you how to design another style of this same banner. So what I'm going to do is duplicate this page by clicking this icon here so that we don't have to design everything all over again. And now I'm going to ungroup these two elements. And I'm only going to select this photo here. Now I'm going to do is make it's quite a bit smaller. I think about there is good. And I'm going to bring it in. Then I'm going to duplicate it three times. Now I'm going to put one to the rights of it, one below it, and one down here as well. We just need to make sure that this is all lined up properly. There we go. Now I think that this gap in the middle is a bit too big. So I'm actually going to have to make these a bit bigger. So I'll start with this one here. I think 540 could be good. Let's see how that works. I'll duplicate it three times again. And I'm going to line it all up. We just need to make sure that it's all lined up perfectly. Then this one here as well. Okay, this is not quite perfect, just yet. I'm just going to select both of these two on the left and I'm going to bring them in slightly. There we go. I think that this looks absolutely perfect. Now I'm going to go to upload again, and I'm just going to drag some other images in. And of course, we want to make sure that all of our photos are centered in the image frames. And finally, this one here as well. And there we go. We have just created two different Shopify banners. They are similar styles, but they're also different as well. So this one here says 20% of US Code summer at checkout with the image of a bucket tax on the right, or just any image you could add, any product photo on the right. So this will allow you to focus in on one product. And then we have this dial down here, which is what we can use to focus on four different products. So now what I'm going to do is tied to our projects. I'm just going to simply titled it. It's Shopify banners. And to enter. And now to download them, I'm going to click share and download. We want to download both pages and then I'll click the Download button. Now you just want to make sure that you save them to the right location on your computer. And once you have already Click Save. Now I'm going to click Show in folder. And because we downloaded multiple designs at once, it has given us a zip file. So I'm going to right-click it and click Extract to Shopify banners. This will then give us a folder with the designs that we have created. So now let's go back to our Shopify store and we can upload our banners to our store. So I'm just going to click on the online store on the left over here. And then I'll click customize. Before uploading our banners, I'm going to remove this block in the middle. So I'm going to delete the texts in a heading. And then I'm going to delete both of these buttons. And now if I click back onto the banner and disable the container, and also delete the second image as well. Now, we need to do is upload the banners that we have designed. On the first image. I'm going to click Change and select image. Now I'm going to click Upload. And in the folder that we have just created, I'm going to select both of these and click Open. Now we'll be able to see how these look on our website. So here is the individual products they spent that allows us to focus on the one products and then we have the other one here. And this allows us to focus on four separate products. So choose the banner that you want to display on your websites. And then click Select at the bottom down here, and save at the top right up here. Now we can exit the page editor and we're now ready to view our store to see how it looks with the banner that we have just designed. This looks good, but there's still another thing that we're going to have to change in the page editor. So I'm gonna click Edit Homepage again down here. And I'm going to select the image banner. And I'm going to do is enable this option here that says adapt section heights to first Image Size. I'll click that and then I'll click the Save button again. And now we can exit the editor and open our websites once again. As you can see, this now looks much, much better as it's no longer being squeezed in due to how the banner was previously set up. So now let's have a look at how the other banner looks that we have designed. We can edit the homepage again. And I'm simply going to select the other banner. So we'll click onto the banner, click change and change image. And we'll click onto this one here. Then I'll go to Select and save and exit out of the editor and view your online store. Now if I refresh this page, and there we go, so we can now see what the first banner that we designed looks like. The banner that focuses on the one individual products. So there we go. We have successfully used Canva to design some absolutely fantastic looking Shopify website banners. That is all for this video. Hope you enjoyed it and I hope that you learned something new. I'll see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 44. Developing visually appealing eBooks and lead magnets: Welcome back. In this video, we're going to have a look at how we can develop a visually appealing eBooks and email lead magnets using Canva. Now as you can see, we are in our Canva dashboard. And I just wanted to show you some projects that I've created in the past. Now we have the sidebar widget project here, which is a simple widget for a sidebar on your website, which you can use as an e-mail lead magnet. Now to create a sidebar widget, you will need to create a design that will be the right height and width for the sidebar on your website. So that is an important detail to remember. And then we have all of these eBooks here I have created within Canva. So if I hover over this one for a second, it will show you through the pages within the eBook. It's a simple design, but it's a great way to create an eBook in Canva. So this is what we're going to be doing. We're going to create an eBook like this one and a sidebar widget that you can use as an e-mail lead magnets on your website. We're going to create both of these using Canva. So first of all, I wanted to show you a bit more about what they look like. Now my sidebar widget is 366 by 400 pixels, and I already have it open. So if I just click onto this tab up here, we can see the sidebar widget that I created in Canva. Why currently have two different designs? We have a widget promoting the SEO Masterclass, and a widget that is offering marketing help. Now, if I wanted to use one like this as an e-mail lead magnet, what you would need to do is change the design slightly and the text so that it would entice readers to give you their email address in return for a freebie. And in this case, it would be an eBook that there would be getting in return. So if I just duplicate this page, I'll change the text in this here to say free eBook. Then the heading would say Instagram growth hacking strategies, eBook or something like that, but a bit more simplified. Then we don't want it to all be uppercase. So let's just write this again. So Instagram, growth, hacking, eBook. So if I make the text a bit smaller so that it all fits in again. There we go. We have Instagram at growth hacking eBook, and then this is a button. Although if you click anywhere on the element, once it's added to your website, you'd be able to make it so that the entire element is a button. But for this example, it just gives users somewhere to click so that they know this is a clickable element. So we have Instagram at growth hacking eBook, free eBook. And the current icon isn't right. What you would use instead is a mock-up of the eBook cover. So if I type in elements eBook cover, Let's see what we can find here. This is a good quick example. Let's try this one. There we go. Then this would just be an actual mockup of the eBook cover. If I go over to my eBook project, as you can see, this is the eBook cover. So we're just use that and that would make it so that it shows the users what they are getting. So if you created an element like this, as I called it, a sidebar widget and had it in the sidebar of your website or within a blog post or something like that. When a user clicked onto this element, they would see a pop-up that would ask them to enter their email address. And then there'll be emailed the free eBook. So that is how an e-mail lead magnet works. Now, the exact size of your sidebar widget is all down to the size of the sidebar on your website or wherever you want to place your widget. Or you would need to do is create a custom projects that would fit that size. So like I have done here, add the content that would make the user click onto the widget, then implements a pop-up. For example, if you had a WordPress website, you could use a plugin that would open a pop-up onclick of this element. And then they would need to simply enter in their email address so that they would then be able to receive the eBook for free. Now this may sound quite confusing, but there are many plugins that will do this for you. So if you look at this article by opt-in monster, these plugins would help you to implement the pop-up feature that would allow users to enter in their email address. As you can see, these are the different types of pop-ups that you can create. This plugin here. And as you can see, you can fully customize the pop-up. And there are many other plugins that can do the exact same thing as well. You don't need to pay for them. Many of these are absolutely free plugins that you can use. There we go then or you would need to do is download the sidebar widget that you have created. And you can use that as your email lead magnets. And once you've done that, you can go ahead and create your e-book. Now, whenever I have created an e-book with Canva, I've simply created an A4 project because I think when you open an eBook on your phone or on a computer, they look best in A4. So if you simply scroll down through this eBook, you can see that this looks absolutely fantastic. It's quite simple, but it does the job. You could even use the Magic Write feature in Canva to help you to write the content for your eBook. Or you could use chat GBT as well. But I would recommend writing the majority of the content yourself. And then we go, so this is an e-book that I have created. And then there's another one here. A very similar design but different content. In order to do this, all I did was create an A4 project. But what you could do is type in eBook and use one of the eBook templates. Let's click onto this. This is just an eBook cover. But there are many options here for you. This one is an entire eBook. As you can see, we have contents and then the contents within the eBook as well. So this is a template that you could use within Canva to create your own eBook. However, like I said, when I create eBooks in Canva, I like to create them as a four. So I could then type in eBook A4 in the search box, and we will get A4 templates. So if you click on to any of these, you will see that these are A4 documents and these are actually quite cool templates as well. So if you want to use a template, you can do so. Let's have a look, can have a good one here. These are quite short templates, but of course you can add additional pages. And anything else that you want to add. This is a self-care eBook here. But we have loads of templates, the guide to self-care. Now of course, you don't need to copy that so you can create your own content at your own images. I do own text, add your own styles, fonts, and so on. This one here is quite cool how to start an online business. So this is an absolutely fantastic templates. But really what I like to do is start from scratch. I'll go back to the dashboard and I'm just going to create a blank A4 document. Then all I need to do is add my styles. So I'll go to the Styles tab. And then I could add styles from a recent design. For example, the sidebar widget, or from my eBook that I've previously created. As you can see, that adds the dry and go elements. It adds the heading, the subheading, and the body text. And we could quite easily create this eBook from scratch just like this. And then simply add additional pages. And in these pages, I would just have the heading and then the body text, as you can see just here. I'd like to add page numbers as well, just so that readers can keep track of where they are. But as you can see, it is really that simple to create an A4 eBook using Canva. So if you have content ready for an eBook, I would personally suggest using a tool like Notion to create all of the different pages of your content. Then once you are ready to put it into your ebook template, you can copy over all of the content that you've created. And it will just take a few minutes to finalize your entire eBook. So then all you'd need to do is add your text and icons to your cover. So if I just type in Canva Masterclass, that can be the title of this eBook. We don't need the Subheading. We can decrease the line spacing so the text isn't too far apart. And then have our website address. In the body text just here. You could add a few different icons and things like that to your cover. So if I type in Canva, we can see, we could add this one, for example, made in Canva and then select all of our elements and center them. So we have the Canva Masterclass eBook. And there are tons of Canva unrelated elements that we could add. But this is just a quick example. Then as you get to your content pages, or you need to do is add the heading for each page and all of your content and any images that you want to add So if I add a textbox and then just customise the size of it, then as you can see, the more texts you put in, it will just fill your page. So you can then change the color of the text. I prefer white text on a blue background. And I would also align the text to the left. As you can see, that's what I've done in my previous eBooks. And then add a heading to the page. Now we can center it or align it to the left as well. It is completely up to you and how you want your eBook to look. But I think I'd prefer the headings to be centered. So then there you go. You can add all of your text. Just like that. You could add any icons or images or anything else. Then you could simply just duplicate that page to continue adding your content. Once you've finished the main design for your content pages. You may also want to add page numbers or icons or different elements to your pages. But then by the time you have added a few different pages, you then have a seven page eBook. Don't worry, There's looks awful, but it's just a quick example for how you can create a nice eBook in Canva. And then once you have created your entire eBook, or you would need to do is click Share and then download. And you would want to download it as PDF Standard based for documents and emailing. And this is the document that your users will download when they purchase or when they gain access to your e-book. So simply choose how you want to download it and then click the Download button. So I'll just save this eBook Example. And then if I open the eBook, as you can see, this is the eBook that we've created. We can now open it on our computer. And there we go. We have created an eBook in Canva. Now you would of course, add your actual eBook content. This is just a quick example. But there we go. Let's say you create an eBook in Canva, then you would just keep adding pages and content until you have created your entire eBook. Like I have done here. I've added some images as well. And then it is a nice eBook with valuable content that your users and readers will love. You could even add a final page with a description about it to yourself, a link to your website, and things like that. You don't have to just end the eBook randomly like I have done here. But there we go. You could also add a contents page, which would be the second page in your eBook. It will simply tell the reader where each chapter begins. If we went back to the Templates once again. And if I open this template here, for example, you can see that they have the cover. Then they have, well, it looks like another cover. So you don't really need both of those pages. Then a page about the offer, then the contents page, which is what I was just talking about. This will tell the reader where each chapter begins. Then they have a nice title page for the beginning of each chapter as well. The content for that chapter. And then some other random content as well. And they have a closing page as well. So it's all down to the type of eBook that you want to create and how specific and how detailed you want it to be as well. So I've kept mine quite simple. I've just gone straight from the cover into the contents, but it is completely up to you. So there we go. That is how you create an eBook and an e-mail lead magnets using Canva. That is all for this video. I hope you've enjoyed it and hope you have learned something new. I'll see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 45. Basic video editing techniques in Canva: Hello and welcome to this lesson on basic video editing techniques in Canva. In this video, we'll explore the powerful video editing capabilities of Canva and learn how to enhance your videos with professional editing techniques. Let's dive straight into it. Canva provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to edit and customise videos effortlessly. Whether you're creating social media content, marketing videos or personal projects. Mastering these basic video editing techniques will take your videos to the next level. Let's explore some essential video editing techniques in Canva. So as you can see here, I have created a video projects in Canva. And I've just added some pages and then added some video clips to each of those pages. These are all about safaris, so wildlife and animals and things like that. So we're gonna go through these video editing techniques using these basic video that I've put together. This is a super simple video, nothing complex. Just a few pages with videos that I've added from the stock library in Canva. So first of all, we have trimming and cutting. One of the fundamental editing techniques is trimming and cutting your video clips. Canva allows you to precisely select the sections of your video that you want to keep or remove. By dreaming or cutting your footage, you can eliminate unwanted moments. Tighten the pacing, and creates a more engaging viewing experience. So you can see at the bottom down here that this first video in my project is 20.7 s. So let's play this. I think that it's a bit too long. So what I'm going to do is simply trim the video down to 9 s. There we go. That's how easy it is to trim your video in Canva. Next up, we're going to have a look at adding transitions. Transitions helps move into flow between video clips or scenes. Canva offers a variety of transition effects. If we click onto this icon down here, we can add a transition. So we have add page or add a transition. You want to make sure you are clicking on Add Transition. We have transitions including dissolve, slide, circle, white, color, Wipe, line, wipe, match and move, flow, stack and Jaap. And these transitions allow you to add a professional touch to your videos. Experiment with different transitions to find the ones that best compliments your content and create a seamless visual journey for your viewers. To preview them, you just need to hover over each of these transitions. You can see what they will look like. I quite like the color wipe. The circle wipe looks good as well. I like dissolve. Flow is okay. I don't like stack and I don't like chop. I'm not sure what I'm actually movies as this is a new transition. We're going to have a look by clicking onto it. And then we can adjust the duration. But I'm gonna leave it at 0.5 s. And then I'm simply going to drag the cursor back so we can play back and view the transition. So let's click Play. There we go. We have successfully added a transition to our video project in Canva. Now it's a preview. Your entire video we need to do is click the Play button at the top right. And if I skip in a bit, we were able to see the transition in effect. There we go. Very nice. Next up, we're going to have a look at overlaying texts and graphics. Canva enables you to overlay text graphics and elements on top of your videos. These feature is great for adding titles, captions, annotations, or branding elements to your footage. You can customize the font, color, size, and position of the text or graphics to ensure they compliment to your videos overall design. So I'm gonna go ahead and add some text to this first page here. And I think that one of these fonts combinations could work. So we need to find something that will suit the theme. I think the rodeo text here will work. I'm going to write Safari. There we go. So we have successfully added text to our video. And what I'm also going to do is animate this text. So I'll click onto it and click Animate. And then we have all of these different options that we can use. Quite a few of them fit in quite nicely. But I think that the breve Animation looks the best Let's add that. And there we go. So if I start the video from the beginning, we can see the animated texts on our video. That looks absolutely fantastic. And then we can see the transition into video number two or page number two. It's a one video, but there's just a separate clip in the second page. So the way it works is this entire project will export as one video. Each of these pages allow you to add different content to your video. So you can add multiple video clips to one video. Next up we're going to have a look at applying filters and effects. Canva provides a range of filters and effects to enhance the visual aesthetics of your videos. These filters can help set the mood, adjust the color balance, or add creative effects to your footage. Experiment with different effects and filters to achieve the desired look and feel for your video. I think what I'm going to do for this one is go to this video clip here. So let's play this clip. We can see this is quite a nice video clip. I'm going to select the video and click edit video. And then as you can see, we have all of the filters that we can use down here. So we need to find something that works for this style of video. So let's just click on a few of them and see what looks the best. Summer, I think could be quite a good one. So we can also adjust the intensity. So let's say we want it to be 70. And then we can go and play our video to see how this looks with our fields are added to it. There we go, That's awesome. We've now also added a filter to our video. Next up is adding music and audio. Sound plays a vital role in video editing. Canva allows you to import music tracks or audio files to accompany your videos. Or you can choose from Canva's existing audio library. So what I'm going to do is go to elements. Again. I'm going to keep Safari in the search, but I'm going to click onto audio. Now as you can see, we have all of these options that we can add it to our video. Let's click on this first one here. We want to add an audio clip, but there'll be roughly the same length as our video are video, as you can see at the top right is currently 2 min 48. Now this one here is only 2 min and 2 s. But we can shorten some of these video clips to make it so that it would fit a bit better. So I'll shorten that one. This one is over 50 s, so I'll shorten that as well. There we go. So our video is now 2 min and 6 s long. So we'll go back to the beginning. This one here is exactly 2 min and 6 s. So I'm simply going to click and drag it down here to add it to our video. I want to make sure it starts at the very beginning. Here we go. And I wanted to make sure that it goes all the way to the end as well. Okay, That's brilliant. So let's go and play it back at the beginning. And I'm also going to click onto the audio track and then turn the volume down to 30, I think should be okay. Thing that's actually a bit to how to deal. Let's try 15. 14 should be fine. There we go. So this is an awesome intro to R video. There we go. So we have added music to our video. Now you can also add effects to your audio as well. So if I go back and click onto the audio track, you can see that we have a few different options. Up here, we have audio effects, so we can feed the audio in and out on the video. Will fade in for the first, second and fade out for the final second of the video. And then we also have beat Sync as well. And what this will do is automatically time the pages and elements to the music. But I'm not going to enable that on this video right now. Then of course we also have the volume, but we've already had a look at that. That's how you add audio and music to your videos in Canva. Finally, we're going to have a look at how to adjust the speed and motion of your video offers the flexibility to control the speed and motion of your video clips. You can speed up or slow down certain sections of your footage to create dramatic or slow motion effects. So in order to show you how this works, I'm going to click on to page number two. Then what I'm going to do is click onto the playback button at the top up here. And as you can see, we can adjust the Video Speed. If I turn this up to 1.25, it will be slightly faster. 1.5 will be even faster, and so on as you go up. But if you turn it down, it will make the video slower. So if I then click off of that, you can see that this specific video clip would never run for 56.8 s, as we've made it much, much slower. So let's click back onto that and increase it to 0.75 and see how it plays then. Awesome. So there we go. That is how you can adjust the speed and motion of your video clips in Canva, It's quite as simple feature. But as you can see, after adding these different effects and styles and editing our video using these simple features, we've made the video much, much more engaging than it was just with loads of simple video clips in a string next to each other. Remember, these are just a few basic video editing techniques available in Canva. The platform continues to evolve, offering new features and capabilities that empower you to bring your creative vision to life. As you become more comfortable with the basics, you can explore more advanced video editing techniques. So go ahead and start experimenting with these video editing techniques and features. With these basic techniques, you'll be well on your way to create and captivating and professional looking videos in Canva. That's all for this video. I hope you enjoyed it and hope you learned something new. I will see you in the next one. Thanks and goodbye. 46. Designing YouTube video intros: Hello and welcome back. Today I'm going to show you how to make a professional and engaging YouTube intro using Canva. A great intro can set the tone for your videos. Grab your viewers attention, and encourage them to stick around for more. In this video, I'll walk you through the entire process of designing your own custom intro using Canva's easy-to-use tools and vast library of templates and elements. By the end of this video, you'll be able to create a stunning intro that reflects your brand and keeps your audience coming back for more. So let's get started and make your YouTube channel even more amazing with a unique intro from Canva. So to give you a quick preview, this is the YouTube intro that I was showing how to make in this video. But of course, you're gonna wanna make one relevant to your own channel. And then we have it, a simple 10-second intro that sticks to the theme of the channel and simply says what sort of content the channel creates. So now let's go ahead and open Canva and start to create our intro. Once you have Canva open, you're going to want to create a video project. So let's click on the video just here to create a blank new project. Now that I project has been created, we can either use one of these mini templates available to us or we can start from scratch, and that is what we're going to be doing. So to get started, I'm first of all going to add a background image. And that image is going to be one that I have already uploaded to my account. I'm gonna go to uploads and dragging the image that I want to be on my background. Because this is our background photo. We're going to need to blow it because we didn't want it taking the focus away from the other elements in the video. So I'm going to click onto the Photo and go to Edit Photo. And Canva has recently updated the interface. Now when you want to blow something, you'll need to go to the blur effect just here. Then you can simply adjust the intensity of the blur. Now I think about 25 will be good for this image. In fact, I think I'll go to 30, and that is absolutely perfect. Now that we have finished with the background for our intro video, I'm going to change the duration of the slide from 5 s, 2 s. And because I know that I want the video to have five different sections or slides. I'm going to duplicate the page four times so that we have five pages. Then I'm going to do is go back to page one and I'm going to start adding the content to our video. So I want the first video to say what the channel is. So I'm going to add the journal name. Then in the next three pages, I'm going to say the type of content that is created on this channel. And in the final one, I'm going to add a subscribe element. So this intro video will basically be the channel name. And then three slides saying what type of content that is channel creates. And then a final slide that says subscribe. So first of all, I'll go back to the first page and I'm going to add the channel name. Now I'm not gonna do this with texts. Instead, I'm going to use different elements. So I'm gonna go over to elements and I'm going to type in letter a. We're simply going to click See all on graphics just here. If you have a channel logo, you could add that to page one instead. But what I'm going to be doing is spelling out the name of the channel in animated letters, like this one here. Now, I can't see the one that I want to use. So I'm going to type in letter a animated. Then we're simply going to see if we can find the one I'm looking for. And here we go. So this is the a that I was looking for. The channel name is A1, F4. Then I'll go for the letter F. And that is this one here. Then all we need is the one and the four. So I'm going to type in one animated. And we need this one here. And then I'll type in for animated. And that is this one here. Fantastic. So now I'm gonna go ahead and make all of these roughly the same size. That's not too bad. And then I'll bring them centered. And I think I'll make them a little closer to each other as well. And then just go ahead and center all of these again. In fact, I'll make them a little bit smaller and then send to them. There we go. Fantastic. In fact, I think they're a little too close to each other there. I think this looks good. That is slide one completed. It's really simple, but it basically says the channel name. So you know what the intro is going to be for. Now we're gonna go over to page two. And this is, well, start saying the type of content that the channel creates. So I'm going to add a text elements and simply add a text box. And this is a card opening channel for this page. I'm going to write pack openings. Then simply make this textbox quite a bit bigger. And center the text. There we go, that is aligned to center. And we're also going to need to select the font that we want to use. And that means that we're going to use the same font that we previously used for this brand, which is called Fred oka One. I'm simply going to search for that in here. There we go. Then I'll make this text a bit bigger and center it at the top up here. And I'm also going to add an effect to the text. I'm going to add a lift and make the intensity 75. Of course, this doesn't have to be 75. You can just make whatever you think looks good for your texts. There we go. So we have the text, then I'm going to do is add an image below it. And this image I've already uploaded. So I'm gonna go to uploads and find a good image to use. I think this one here is good. This is simply a box of football cards. Then we can send to that below the other text, select both and center them both together. There we go. Fantastic. So that is the first one done. In fact, what I'm gonna do is delete the next two pages, and instead, I'll simply duplicate this one twice, so that we'd have to redo the text every time. Now the next one will have the texts saying match predictions. And the third one will have the texts saying recollections. There we go. Fantastic. Now I'm simply going to adjust the images in these two pages for these match predictions. One, I'm going to add the Chelsea Football Club badge. And I think that is uploaded yet. We have that just here. And we'll make it about the same size as this image that we had in the previous page. But of course make sure that it's centered as well. And for recollections, I'm simply going to add an image of rare cards. So for that, or we use this image here. Now we don't want the white background on this image. So I'm gonna go to Edit Photo and use the background remover tool. That will of course, remove the background of this photo. In a matter of seconds. There we go. Fantastic. And I'll just put that over the top of this other image. And that's roughly the same size. So that is perfect. There we go. Now all we have left is the fifth page. And on this page, I'm going to have two elements. At the top. I'll have the texts that I had in the intro slide. So let me copy this and paste that in, and I'll make it a bit smaller and put it at the top. And then below it, I will have a subscribe icon that is animated directly below that text. So let's type in subscribe and see which one looks good. I reckon I may as well go for this one here. Bring it in, make it a bit smaller, and center it. And then we go. So the basics of our YouTube video intro is completed. However, now what we're going to do is add some animations as well to make it look even better. So let's go to Slide number one and click Animate at the top left up here. Now we're going to look at these different animations to see which looks the best for our YouTube video intro. I quite like this one here called pop. So let's click onto that. And we want it to animate both when the page enters and exits as well. So we'll have both selected. And we also want to make sure this is applied to all pages in our YouTube intro. So let's click this apply to older Pages button Now if I click play down here, we can see that every single slide pops to the next slide with a nice animation that is absolutely fantastic. So we have basically completed, I will just retitle the project. Youtube intro video. I could have called it YouTube, but video intro, it doesn't really matter which way round we have it. But I do think that we're missing one thing and that is music. So let's go over to elements and type in playful music. Then we can go over to Audio and find some music to have in our background. Of course, you can type in any type of music that you want to use. I just think for this type of intro, some playful, upbeat music will be good. In fact, I'll type upbeats instead. That'll probably give us some better results. Okay, this is all it's saying, spiritual music. So I'm gonna click happy upbeat just here and see what comes up here instead. I think this one here could be quite good. Let's keep listening. You basically need to keep listening to different types of music that is on here until you find the perfect one. For your YouTube video intros. I think there's one here could be good. So that's simply cite it in. Make sure that it's going all the way to the front. There we go. And then if I click Play, well, I'll just turn it down a bit. That is a bit too loud. Okay. No, I don't think this sounds very good at, so let's try and find another one. Okay, This one here sounds absolutely crazy, but let's go ahead and just use this one. Is quite random to have in the background, but it's also quite funny. Then make sure that you have the music selected. And what you want to do is go to the beat Sync button up here. And we're simply going to turn this feature on. Now, it will automatically align and time the music with your pages and elements in the video. Now if I click Play again, it is trying its best to align the video with the music in the background. However, that's not really the best music we could have used. So I'm going to try and find a different song just to see if we can find something better. The fall finishing this video, I'm going to try just writing fan in the search to see what we can find. Then. I quite like that one already. That sounds quite good. Okay, these ones have more of a beat to them. This is gonna be better. Alright, Let's just go for this first one here. And for some reason, the slides have all gone to 3.83, 0.9 s. So we're going to retire the slides by clicking 2 s and apply to all pages. I think that the beat Sync is what changed it, but that doesn't matter. So let's select the music in the background again and turn the beat Sync on again. Now this has changed it again, but I think this will be even better. So we can allow it this time. So let's click play one more time. Okay, I think this is absolutely perfect. So there we go. We have created a YouTube intro video using Canva. And I am super happy with what we have created. So let's watch the video. We have created one final time by clicking the Preview button at the top right up here. That is absolutely fantastic. I am super happy with what we have created for our YouTube intro video. Now to go ahead and download it, you can either click Download whilst you're on the preview. You can click Share and then download and download it as an MP4 video file. Then of course, when you're editing your videos, you can put the intro video in with your video at the beginning so that all of your YouTube videos have intros in them. So there we go, That is all for this video. I hope you've enjoyed it and hope that you have learned something new. We have created an awesome YouTube intro video, and I think that it is absolutely fantastic. 47. Designing YouTube video outros / end screens: Hello and welcome back. In this video, we are going to be creating an animated YouTube end screens using Canva. And I will take you through the process step-by-step. So first of all, you need to open your Canva account and go to your dashboard so that you can start the process. Now before I do anything, I'm gonna show you the channel I'm going to be designing the end screen for. Because we need to know the theme of the end screen so that it fits in with the channel. So this is the channel that I'm going to be designing the end screen for. In this channel. Basically it's a pack opening channel for football cards, of soccer cards, if you call it that, we need to make sure that it's relevant to the channel. So let's now go back to Canva. And what we're going to do is type in this search box here. And we're going to type in YouTube and screen. Then we can simply click onto either of these top two options. The first one says YouTube end screen, the second says YouTube video and screen. Both of them will take us through the same page. So I'll just click onto this top one here. This will now take us to the page full of YouTube end screen templates. If you want to start by using a template, this will basically give you a headstart to make it really easy and fast for creating your own end screen for your channel. So you can pick through any of these templates on this page. As you can see, there are tons to choose from. This one here is quite a nice, simple design and it's quite a popular one as well. However, I want to start from scratch. So because I want to start from scratch, I'm gonna go back to Canva. And what I'm going to do is click onto the video option just here. And this will create a blank Video Project, which is 1920 by ten at. And that is perfect for a YouTube video. We're going to click onto this option here. And as you can see, this has created our project. Now straight away on the left, we can see loads of templates. And if you want to find more end screens templates, you can simply type in YouTube end screen, like I have done here. And you can get a headstart once again by using any of these templates. Or you need to do is simply click onto the one you want to use and add your own content to personalize it for your channel. However, I'm not going to be doing that. I'm going to delete that templates out of my project. Now to start with, the first thing that I'm going to do is edit the duration of my YouTube end screen video. And there are two ways that you can do that. You can either drag the page down here. And as you can see, the seconds is now all the way up to 13.2. Or alternatively, you can go to the top of the page and click Edit timing and you can enter your new timing. So I want 15 s, so I'll enter 15 and then I'll hit Enter. So now as you can see, this page will ask 15 s in the video. So there we go. The duration is now set to 15 s, which is absolutely perfect for our YouTube end screen. Now what we're going to do is set up the background. Now to do that, you can either go to the background tab down here, and then select an image and set it as the background. So let's say you want to use this image here. This will be quite a cool background for your YouTube end screen. However, I don't want to use a default background image. I have actually uploaded an image that I'm going to use because I want it to be themed to the channel I'm creating the end screen for. So I'm going to click onto this photo down here. And now I'm simply going to drag it so that it's gonna be covering the entire screen. I'm just going to enlarge the image. Instead, it's bigger than the entire screen. I think that's a bit too big. Then we're going to center it. There we go. Perfect. In fact, I'm gonna make it a little bigger and center it again. There we go. So we have a background created. Now I want to customize my background image slightly. So I'm going to select it again, and I'm going to click the Edit Image button. Now what I want to do is add a blur onto this image. So I'm going to click the adjust option here and down where it says blur. You can have a drag this, or you can simply enter in the number. I'm just going to enter ten. So we have now blurred our background slightly. You can tell what the background is, but it's not too overbearing because we have added a slight blur to it. So there we go. I'm now going to click out of this so that we know so that we don't have the image selected anymore. And now we need to do is start to add the elements to our YouTube end screen. So what I'm going to do is click onto elements on the left over here. And we're simply going to click onto lines and shapes. And I'm going to add this first square here. Now I'm going to select it and go to color and make it white. Now I'm going to do is make it the same size as the background. As you can see at the bottom right, down here. It is now 1920 by ten at Now by doing this, I've made it so that the shape is the same size as a video format. So now I'm going to do is hold Shift and make it smaller. As you can see, what this did was locked the format so that the aspect ratio is still the same so that a video will still fit perfectly in this shape. Now if I did that without holding Shift, as you can see, the shape changes completely and we do not want that. So what we're going to do now whenever we need to change the size is hold shift and adjust the size like that. Now I want the width to be 600. There we go. That is perfect. So now I'm going to put this adjust here. Then I'm going to duplicate it. So you can either right-click and click Duplicate, or you can simply click it and click Control D. Then I'm going to move the same shape to below the first one. And then I'll select both and center them in this design. There we go. That is perfect. In fact, I will group these two together so that when they are moved, they are moved together. So what this will do is give us a place for the video and screen elements to be added within YouTube. But that'll be later on. We can leave this half of the screen for now. And now what we're going to do is add a circle. Now I want to make the circle whites as well. And I think the default size is actually perfect. So we're going to keep it centered and just move it over to the left. I think just about here is perfect. So this is where these subscribe elements we'll go within the YouTube end screen. Once again, this will be added within YouTube later on. Now what we can do is add some animated elements to our design. So let's go to elements on the left over here and click back. And what I'm going to do is type in the search box for animated arrow. There we go. So let's click onto graphics just here. And we're going to look for some cool animated arrows to add to our animated YouTube end screen. Realistically, you just need to add whatever you think suits your theme. I think that this one here could be quite good. So I'll click on today's and I'll make it smaller. And I'm just going to put one to the left of this rectangle here. And then I'll duplicate it and do the same for the one above. In fact, I'm going to make them even smaller. Then I'm going to duplicate it again. And then we go, I think this looks quite cool. However, I will send to them to this shape. Then I'll duplicate these free. And I'll do the same with this down here. There we go. We've added some animation to our design now. So now what I'm going to do is add an animated subscribe elements as well. So I'm going to type in animated subscribe. There we go. I think this one here will be perfect. The very first one on the list. However, there are loads of animated subscribe elements that you can add. So add whatever you think suits your design. Now this needs to be made quite a lot smaller. And I'm just going to put it below where my YouTube channel icon will be. I think just about here looks good. I think this is going well so far. So now I'm going to do is add some elements that are going to make the YouTube screen for my channel unique and stand out from other end screens. Now I found recently that there are animated letters and numbers within Canva. So I'm going to do is because the channel I'm making this for is called A1 F4. I'm going to add those letters in an animated way. So what I'm going to do is type in animated letters. And this a down here is what I was looking for. So I'm going to bring this into the design and of course make it smaller. And I'm going to have A1, F4 at the top up here. Then we need to get the F. So I think if I go to magic recommendations, this will give me more similar animated letters. And here is the F. Then we need to find the one. And before there's the four and here's the one. We're going to bring the one in and make it the same size as the a. And then we need the F. And finally the four as well. Then I'm just going to make the one and the a slightly smaller. And then I'm just going to bring them all next to each other. Just like so. And then I think I'm going to make them all a bit smaller. So I'm going to select all of them and make them smaller. And then I'm just going to put them at the top right up here. Now in fact, I'm going to move both of these subscribe and the icon element slightly to the right. Because then I think it makes all of the content more centered and it makes it look better. We're almost done. What we're going to do now is add some text and I'm going to add it to above both of these shapes. So above this one I'm going to put latest video because this is where I'll display my latest video. And above this one, I will put recommended video. I'm going to add some texts right now. Then I'll simply write latest video. And I will change the font. I think that the red ochre one fonts will look good. So I'll use that. And I'm going to bring that up here. And then I'll duplicate this text and bring it down here. And I'm going to write recommended. Recommended, or I've spelled that wrong. There we go. Recommended video. For this video here. There we go. I think that is looking really good. Now of course, you can change the sizes and any other details for your own YouTube end screen. However, now I think I'm going to add some more Animation. Make sure that you have unselected everything. So click off of the design. Just simply click on the side over here and click the Animate button at the top-left. And by using page animations, you'll be able to animate every element within the page in one-click. So for example, if I hover over one of these Animation options, let's say disco. We can see how that animation will look in our design. Now I think I want to use the photo zoom option. And as you can see, that makes the background photo slowly zoom out during the video. So if I go back to the beginning of the video by using the scroll bar down here and click Play. That is how my YouTube end screen looks. Now, I think this looks pretty good. So if I click out of that again, we can now go back and click Play once again to view the end screens that we have created. Of course, once you've uploaded your video to YouTube, you'll be able to add the end screen elements on top of the circle and these two rectangles. So we'll have the latest video elements on top of this rectangle here, and a suggested video on top of this rectangle here. And then we will have the channel elements on top of this circle here with a subscribe button. I think that once it's all uploaded, it will look absolutely fantastic. We have successfully created a YouTube end screen within Canva. You can add some other elements. For example, you could add your social media usernames or you could make it. So that is just a subscribe elements and one video. But I like these subscribe elements and to video option. So that is what I have done. So there we go. That is all for this video. I hope you've enjoyed it and I hope that you've learned something new. I will see you in the next one once again, thanks and goodbye. 48. Offering design services as a freelancer or agency: Now we're going to take a look at some of the ways that you can monetize your skills using Canva. Welcome back. In this lesson, we're going to start by taking a look at how you can offer design services as a freelancer or an agency. We will explore the steps and strategies involved in establishing and growing your design business, whether you're a solo freelancer or running an agency, this lesson will provide valuable insights to help you succeed. So let's get started defining your services. The first step in offering design services is to clearly define the types of service you provide. Identify your areas of expertise such as Logo Design, Branding, Web design, or social media graphics. This will help you position yourself in the market and attract the right clients. Building a portfolio, a strong portfolio is essential to showcase your skills and attract clients. Create a portfolio that highlights your best work and demonstrates your design capabilities. Include a variety of projects to showcase your versatility and expertise. If you're just starting out, you could consider offering discounted services to help build your portfolio. Establishing your pricing structure, determine your pricing structure based on factors like your experience, the complexity of the project, and industry standards, you can choose to charge hourly rates, project based fees, or a combination of both. Research to the markets and analyze your costs to ensure you're pricing is competitive and also profitable. Developing a brand and marketing strategy as a freelancer or agency is crucial to develop a strong brand identity that reflects your values and design style. Creates a professional website. Design, a memorable logo, and craft compelling messaging that resonates with your target audience. Develop a marketing strategy to promote your services. Very social media networking events and online platforms. Building relationships and networking. Networking plays a vital role in growing your design business. Attend industry events, joined design communities, and engage with fellow designers and potential clients. Building strong relationships can lead to referrals and collaborative opportunities that can expand your client base. Providing exceptional customer service. Exceptional customer service sets you apart from your competition, respond promptly to client inquiries, communicate clearly and listen to their needs, provide regular updates, and seek feedback throughout the design process. Going the extra mile to exceed client expectations will result in satisfied customers who are more likely to refer you to others or work with you again, managing projects efficiently. Effective project management ensures smooth workflow and client satisfaction. Use project management tools to keep track of deadlines, milestones, and client feedback. Create clear contracts or agreements that outline project scope, deliverables, and payment terms. Efficiently managing projects helps you to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget. And finally, continuously learning and growing. The design industry is constantly evolving and staying updated is crucial. Invest in your professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and online courses. Keep up-to-date with the latest design trends, software updates, and industry best practices. By continually learning and improving your skills USA competitive, and offer the best value to your clients. Remember, building a successful design business takes time and effort. Stay focused, provide exceptional work, and consistently deliver on your promises. With dedication and a passion for design, you can establish yourself as a trusted freelancer or agency within the industry. So there we go. That wraps up the lesson on offering design services as a freelancer or agency. I hope you found these insights valuable as you embark on your design business journey. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one. Goodbye 49. Selling digital products, such as templates and printables: Welcome back. In this video, we're going to talk about selling digital products, such as templates and printables. We'll explore the exciting world of creating and monetizing digital products. Whether you're a designer, entrepreneur, or creative individual, selling digital products can be a lucrative venture. So let's get started choosing a profitable product ideas. The first step in selling digital products is to choose profitable product ideas. Identify your target audience and their needs. Consider popular niches and trends, and brainstorm ideas for digital products that can add value to your customers lives. This could include templates for social media graphics, resume designs, wedding invitations, or principal planners. Creating high-quality digital products. To succeed in selling digital products, it's essential to create high-quality offerings. Use professional design software such as Canva, do design, visually appealing and fully functional templates and printables. Pay attention to details like layout, typography, and color schemes. Ensure that your products are easy to use and customizable for your customers. Setting up an e-commerce platform to sell your digital products, you need to set up an e-commerce platform. There are several options you could choose. I prefer to use Shopify, WordPress, or Etsy. And this will provide you with a platform to showcase and sell your products. Customise your storefront, upload product images and descriptions, and set competitive pricing. Make the purchasing process seamless and secure for your customers. Create compelling product descriptions. When selling digital products online, compelling product descriptions are essential. Clearly communicate the features and benefits of your products, highlights how they can solve specific problems or enhance the lives of your customers. Use persuasive language, engaging visuals, and customer testimonials to capture the attention and interests of your potential buyers. Marketing and promoting your products. Marketing and promotion play a vital role in selling digital products. Leverage social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest to showcase your product and engage with your target audience. Collaborate with influencers are bloggers in your niche to expand your reach. And you could even consider running targeted ads are offering limited time discounts to attract customers. Providing excellent customer support. Customer support is crucial for maintaining a positive reputation and ensuring customer satisfaction. Be responsive to customer inquiries and provide clear instructions for product usage. Of our troubleshooting guides are video tutorials to help customers make the most of your digital products. Building strong customer relationships can lead to repeat purchases and positive reviews. Continuously updating and expanding your product line to stay relevant and attract repeats customers, it's important to continuously updates and expand your product line. Keep an eye on market trends, customer feedback, and evolving needs. Regularly released a new templates or printables offer seasonal or themed collections and consider bundling products for added value. And finally, protecting your intellectual property. As a digital product creator, it's crucial to protect your intellectual property. Consider copywriting your designs and clearly state the terms of use for your products, include watermarks or other security measures to deter unauthorized distribution. Educate your customers about the importance of respecting copyright laws and discourage sharing or resetting your products. Remember, selling digital products requires dedication, creativity, and a strong marketing strategy. Stay committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer feedback. We've time and effort. You can build a successful digital products business that generates passive income and delights customers worldwide. So there we go. That wraps up our lesson on setting digital products such as templates and printables. I hope you found these insights valuable and I hope you've enjoyed this video. Thank you for watching, and I'll see you in the next one. Goodbye 50. Tips for building a design portfolio: Welcome back. In this lesson, I'm going to give you some tips for building a design portfolio. We will explore the key elements and strategies to create an impressive design portfolio that showcases your skills and attract potential clients or employers. So let's get started. Define your focus, determine the specific area or niche of design that you want to specialize in. Whether it's Graphic design, web design, UI design, or any other discipline. Having a clear focus will help you curates your portfolio to highlight your expertise in that particular field. Select your best work. Choose a selection of your best design projects to include in your portfolio. Quality over quantity is crucial here. Pick projects that demonstrate your skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and versatility. Aim for a diverse range of projects that showcase different skills and techniques. Showcase a variety of skills. Your portfolio should demonstrate your proficiency in various design skills. Include examples of branding, typography, illustration, layout, design, user interface design, and any other relevant skills that align with your target market. Showcasing a variety of skills will highlight your versatility and adaptability. As a designer, tell the story behind each project, provide context and insight into each project by including a brief description or a case study. Explain the client's objectives, your design process, and the results achieved. Sharing the story behind each project adds depth and demonstrates your ability to understand and meet client requirements. Highlights collaborative projects. If you've worked on projects as part of a team, include them in your portfolio. Collaborative work showcases your ability to work well with others, communicates effectively, and contribute to a larger design project. Clearly specify your role and responsibilities within the team. Creates a clean and intuitive layouts. Design your portfolio with a clean and intuitive layout that allows your work to take center stage. Use consistent branding elements, typography, and color schemes that reflect with your personal style and aesthetic. Ensure that your portfolio is easy to navigate with clear sections and well-organized Projects. Consider responsive design. In today's digital age, it's essential to create a responsive portfolio that can be viewed on various devices and screen sizes. Optimize your portfolio for mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. To ensure a seamless browsing experience. For potential clients or employers include client testimonials. Testimonials from satisfied clients can significantly enhance your portfolio is credibility. Request, feedback, or testimonials from clients whose projects you've included in your portfolio. Display these testimonials alongside the respective projects to provide social proof and build trust with potential clients. Keep your portfolio updated, regularly updates your portfolio with new projects, and remove any outdated or weaker pieces. Your portfolio should always reflect your most recent and best work. Additionally, consider adding a section for personal projects or experimental designs to showcase your creativity and passion for design. And finally, promote your portfolio. Building a stellar portfolio is only the first step. Actively promote your portfolio through various channels. Utilize social media platforms, design communities, online portfolios, and networking events to showcase your work and attract potential clients or employees. Be proactive in sharing your portfolio and engaging with your target audience. Remember, your design portfolio is a reflection of your skills, creativity, and professionalism as a designer continues to be refined and improve your portfolio as you grow in your design career with a well-crafted portfolio, you will have a powerful tool to impress clients, secure job opportunities, and stand out in the competitive design industry. So that wraps up this lesson on building a design portfolio. I hope that you've found these insights helpful and I hope that you've enjoyed this video. I will see you in the next one. Thanks for watching and goodbye. 51. Networking and promoting your design services: Welcome to the lesson on networking and promoting your design services. In this video, we'll explore effective strategies for expanding your professional network and promoting your design services to attract clients and opportunities. So let's get started. Attend design events, participate in design conferences, workshops, meetups, and industry events to connect with fellow designers, potential clients, and industry professionals. These events provide excellent networking opportunities and allow you to showcase your skills and expertise. Join design communities, become an active member of design communities both online and offline. Engage in discussions, share your knowledge and collaborate with other designers. Platforms like Behance, Dribble, and LinkedIn groups are a great place to connect with like-minded individuals and potential clients. Build your online presence, established a strong online presence by creating a professional website and maintaining active profiles on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Share your design work, insights and industry-related content to showcase your expertise and attract potential clients. Offer value through content. Create valuable content that showcases your design knowledge and expertise. Start a design blog, published design tutorials, or share design tips on social media. By providing valuable content, you position yourself as a trusted authority and attract clients who are interested in your skills. Collaborate with other professionals, seek opportunities to collaborate with professionals in complimentary fields such as copyrights as marketers are developers, collaborative projects can lead to referrals and expand your network. Look for potential collaboration opportunities within your existing network or through design communities. Attend networking events, attend local business and networking events, not limited to the design industry. These events provide opportunities to connect with professionals from various fields who may require design services, who have connections to potential clients. Prepare your elevator pitch and business cards to make a memorable impression. Leverage social media, engage with irrelevant hashtags, follow industry influences and interact with potential clients. Share your work, success stories and client testimonials to build credibility and attract new clients. Or fat referral incentives encouraged satisfied clients and colleagues to refer your design services. Offering referral incentives. This can include discounts, freebies, or even monetary rewards for successful referrals. Word of mouth, recommendations can be powerful in attracting new clients. Develop a personal brand. Define your unique selling proposition, and develop a strong personal brand that sets you apart from other designers. Clearly communicate your design styles, values, and the benefits of working with you. Consistency in your branding across all platforms will help establish your reputation. And finally, follow up and stay connected. After networking events or initial client meetings. Make sure to follow up and stay connected with the people you meet. Send personalized messages, share relevant resources, and maintain regular communication. Building genuine relationships is crucial for long-term success. Remember, networking and promoting your design services require consistency, perseverance, and a genuine interests in connecting with others. Be proactive in expanding your network. Stay updated on industry trends, and continuously improve your skills to provide exceptional design services. That concludes this lesson. I hope you enjoyed it and I hope you learned something new. I'll see you in the next one. Thanks and goodbye. 52. Canva shortcuts and time-saving tips: Welcome to this lesson on canva shortcuts and time-saving tips. In this video, I'll share some valuable tricks and techniques to help you work more efficiently and save time while we're using Canva. So let's get started. First of all, we have keyboard shortcuts. Canva offers a range of keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow. And they can all be viewed on this page here. You can simply find it by googling canva shortcuts are going directly to this URL at the top up here. These shortcuts allow you to quickly use editing features using your keyboard. And what's AND is that it shows them all for Windows. And if you use Mac, you can see them for Mac as well. We have basic shortcuts, elements, shortcuts, video shortcuts, zooming, Edit Text shortcuts, views, shortcuts, comment shortcuts, and finally, desktop app shortcuts as well. So this is an incredibly useful page that has all of these shortcuts that can be used in Canva. Next up, we have templates and brand kits. Take advantage of Canva's pre-designed templates and brand kits. Define them. Simply go to your dashboard and type in the type of projects you want to create. Find the templates for that type of project, or just click onto the Templates tab on the left over here. Then you can feel to them to find the exact templates that you want to use. Templates provide a starting point for your designs, saving you time on layout and design decisions. And to find brand kits or brand boards, or you need to do is scroll down. And as you can see, we have brand designer, starter kit, brand builder kit, brand boards, brand kits. There are absolutely tons of them. So you could simply search at the top here for brand kits. And you can find all of the brand kits available in Canva. Grand-kids allow you to save and reuse your brand colors, fonts, and logos, ensuring consistency across your designs. Next up, we have the copies style was feature. So to give you an example of how this works, I'm going to quickly create a new project. And I'm just going to add two texts, elements from text. Just here. I will add a simple heading with no styles, and I will add one of these font combinations to give you an example of the copies styles feature. Let's go for this text. Here, shine. There we go. So instead of manually applying styles to each element, you can save time by using the copy style feature. Simply selects and element with your desired style. So we want to copy the style from this text here, and then click onto the paint roller copy style button. Then that will copy this style from this text here. And once you click onto another element, it will paste that style onto it. So if I now click onto this text here, it has the same style as the other texts that I copied, the style from. There we go. You can copy and paste element styles in seconds, saving you time of going and manually creating the same style on multiple elements or multiple pieces of texts. Next up, we have grouping and locking elements. When working with complex designs, it's helpful to group related elements together. Select multiple elements, right-click and choose Group to keep them organized to make it easier to move or resize them as a group. So if I select both of these texts elements and right-click, we can then group them together by clicking group or by clicking Control and G. Now when I move them, they will move around together. Then to ungroup them, you can either right-click and click ungroup, or you can select them and click the ungroup button that appears above them. Additionally, you can also lock elements to prevent accidental modifications. To do that, or you need to do is right-click an element and then go down and click the Lock button. Then you can't accidentally select or move an element that you have locked. As you can see as much as I try, I can't move the locked elements to unlock it. Simply click onto it again and click the unlock button that appears above the elements or by right-clicking it and clicking unlock. Then when you are working on other elements in your design, you can't accidentally move elements that you don't want to move. Next up, we have element positioning. You can use Canva's alignment tools to quickly position elements. For this example, I'm going to add a new page and then add a template to this page. I will add this one here. Select multiple elements and then right-click them. And then you can align them by going down to align elements. And then you can either align them to the left, to the right, to the top, to the middle, or to the bottom of your project. You can also change the positioning of your elements whilst having elements selected, go up and click on position. And then you can arrange and position your elements within your project. And whilst you're here, you can also see all of the layers within your project as well. Next up, we have customizable templates. Canva allows you to create your own templates, saving you time on repetitive design tasks. Design a layout or style that you frequently use, save it as a templates and reuse it for future projects. All you need to do to save a design as a template is, of course, open your project and then click onto the share button. Then what you want to do is click onto brand at templates. And you can then publish it as a brand templates that you can reuse and add it to a folder if you want to organize your templates, if you create a lots of templates, the folder system will be really handy so that you can find your different templates easily. Then go ahead and click Publish, and you can use your templates over and over again to find the templates that you've created. Simply go to your dashboard, go to brand hub, and then go to brand templates. And this is where all of your templates are stored. Whilst we're here in the brand Hub, I'm going to show you another awesome new feature and that is Brand controls. Now these features are best for when you are collaborating with a team in Canva. However, the options allow you to use color control, which restricts your teams access to only use your brand's colors. Then we have fonts control. This restricts your teams access to only your brands fonts and disables adding texts effects to designs. And finally, we have design approval as well, which encourages or requires approval before publishing a design and choose who gets to approve. These are free awesome features which are now in Canva, which are great for team collaboration. If you don't know how to add your team to Canva or you need to do is click the Create a team button and you can invite people to your team in Canva. Next up, we have image folders and uploads. Within Canva, you can also organize your uploaded images into folders for easy access. Create folders based on categories. Clients are projects to keep your image library well-organized. When uploading new Images, consider using descriptive filenames to facilitate search and retrieval. So to create folders like this, or you need to do is click onto the Projects tab. And this is where you'll find all of your projects and uploaded images and videos. Hey, you can create new folders just by clicking, Add New and then clicking on folder. And then you can name your folder. So we'll call this one example. And you can also share it with your team. So to do that, simply enter their name or email address. But this is of course optional. And then once you are ready, click continue. Then your folder will be created. So if I now go to the Folders tab, we can see my example folder. And I can add any designs, PDFs, images, or videos to this folder to help categorize them. Now I do not need this folder, so I will now go ahead and delete it. But it's being able to add folders to organize your content in Canva is incredibly useful for if you're working on many projects or if you're working with a team. Finally, it's important that you practice and experiment within Canva. The more you use Canva, the more familiar you will become with its features and shortcuts. Don't be afraid to experiment, try out different techniques and find what works best for your workflow. We've time and practice. You'll become a Canva Pro and save even more time. So there we go. That wraps up our lesson on Canvas shortcuts and time-saving tips. I hope you find these techniques helpful as you work on your designs. I hope you enjoyed this video. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one. Goodbye 53. Finding design inspiration and staying creative: Welcome to this lesson on finding design inspiration and staying creative. In this video, I will share valuable tips and strategies to help you overcome creative blocks and discover new sources of inspiration. So let's dive straight into it. First of all, we have explored design platforms. Expand your horizons by exploring design platforms like Dribble, Behance, and Pinterest. These platforms are a treasure trove of design inspiration, showcasing the work of talented designers from around the world. Browse through various categories, save designs you love and use them as a starting point and inspiration for your own creations. Hello, influential designers and design studios. On social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. These designers often share their work design process and insights. By observing their work and staying updated on their latest projects, you can gain inspiration and stay informed about design trends. Attend design conferences and events. Attend design conferences, workshops and webinars to connect with fellow designers and learn from industry experts. These events provide opportunities to discover new design techniques, exchange ideas, and get inspired by the work of professionals. Experiment with different design styles. Step out of your comfort zone and experiment with different design styles. Trying new approaches and techniques can spark creativity and lead to unique design solutions. Explore various styles like minimalism, retro, or abstract, and adapt them to fit your projects. Don't be afraid to mix and match different styles to create something fresh and original. Seek inspiration beyond design. Look for inspiration beyond the design world. Explore other ad forms, such as photography, painting, architecture, or even nature. Draw inspiration from colors, textures, shapes, and patterns in your surroundings. The more diverse your sources of inspiration, the more unique and innovative your designs can be. Take breaks and refresh your mind. Creative blocks can happen to anyone. When you feel stuck, take breaks and give yourself time to recharge. Engage in activities that refresh your mind, such as going on a walk, listening to music, or practicing mindfulness. Sometimes stepping away from the screen and immersing yourself in different experiences can ignite to your creativity, collaborates and seek feedback. Collaborating with other designers or creative professionals on projects. Working together can bring fresh perspectives and new ideas. Additionally, seeking feedback from peers or mentors can help you gain a valuable insights and push your designs to new heights. Finally, embrace continuous learning. Design is an ever evolving field. So commit yourself to continuous learning. Stay updated on design trends, new software features and emerging techniques. Take online courses, watch design tutorials, read design blogs to expand your knowledge and skill sets. Remember, inspiration can come from anywhere and everywhere. Keep your eyes open, stay curious, and embrace the creative journey. With these tips, you'll find endless sources of inspiration and keep your design skills sharp. That concludes our lesson on finding design inspiration and staying creative. I hope these strategies help you unlock your creativity and take your designs to the next level. That's all for this video. Thanks and goodbye. 54. Developing your unique design style: Welcome to this lesson on developing your own unique style. In this video, we'll explore techniques and strategies to help you define and refine your personal design style. So let's get started. First of all, that you want to reflect on your preferences. Take some time to reflect on your design preferences. Think about the colors, typography, layouts, and overall aesthetics that resonates with you. Consider the styles that you find most appealing and try to identify common elements or themes. Gather inspiration. Seek inspiration from various sources, such as design books, magazines, online platforms, and even everyday objects. Collect examples of designs that inspire you and analyze their characteristics. Look for reoccurring elements are patterns that catch your attention. Experiment with design styles. Don't be afraid to experiment with different design styles. Try out various techniques, explored different color palettes and play with typography choices. By experimenting with design styles, you can discover what works best for you and begin to develop your own unique approach. Analysts and deconstruct designs. Study designs created by other artists and designers, analyze their work and try to deconstruct the design elements and principles they use. Pay attention to their use of colors, shapes, composition, and overall at visual hierarchy. Understanding these elements will help you to make informed decisions when developing your own style. Embrace your personality and story. Infused your designs with your personality and story. Consider your own experiences, interests, and passions. Incorporates elements that reflect who you are and what you want to communicate through your designs. Your unique perspective will help differentiate your work from others. Seek feedback and learn from criticism. Share your work with peers, mentors, or online design communities, and seek constructive feedback. Embrace critique as an opportunity to grow and improve. Consider the feedback you receive and use it to refine your design style. Remember, feedback is valuable in helping you see your work from different perspectives. Stay updated, wave design trends. Stay informed about current design trends and practices. While developing your own unique style, It's important to be aware of what's happening in the design industry. This doesn't mean you have to follow every trend, but it allows you to stay relevant and incorporates contemporary elements into your work when appropriate. And finally, consistency and cohesion. Aim for consistency and cohesion in your designs while experimenting with different styles. It's also essential to develop a consistent visual language that ties your work together. This helps create the Recognition and establishes your unique design Identity. Remember, developing your unique style is a journey and it takes time and practice. Embrace the process, stay true to yourself and let your passion for design guide you. By combining your unique preferences, experiences, and creativity, you'll gradually develop a style that is uniquely yours 55. Overcoming creative blocks and challenges: Welcome to this lesson on overcoming creative blocks and challenges. In this video, we'll explore strategies and techniques to help you navigate through those moments when creativity seems elusive. So let's get started. First of all, embrace the process, creative blocks or a normal part of the creative journey. Instead of getting frustrated, embrace them as opportunities for growth. Understand that creativity has its Ups and downs. And sometimes you need to give yourself permission to step away and recharge. Change your environment. Sometimes a change of environments can do wonders for your creativity. Step outside, go for a walk, visit an Art Gallery, or simply rearrange your workspace. Exposing yourself to new surroundings can spark fresh ideas and break through creative blocks. Seek inspiration. Look for inspiration in various places. Browse design blogs, flip through magazines, explore social media platforms, or visit online creative communities. Surrounding yourself with inspiring work can help reignite your creativity and provide new perspectives. Collaborate and seek feedback. Reach out to fellow creatives and collaborate on a project. Brainstorming and working with others can help generate fresh ideas and break through creative blocks. Additionally, seeking feedback from trusted peers can offer valuable insights and alternative perspectives. Set realistic goals and deadlines. Break your creative projects into smaller, manageable tasks. Set realistic goals and deadlines. Having clear objectives helps focus your creative energy and provides a sense of accomplishment when you make progress. Celebrate small wins along the way to stay motivated. Embrace failure as a learning opportunity. Don't be afraid of making mistakes or encountering creative setbacks. Embrace them as opportunities to learn and grow. Sometimes the most valuable lessons come from failed attempts and they can lead to unexpected breakthroughs. Finally, trust the process and have patients trust. That's creativity will come back to you. Sometimes it just takes time. So be patient with yourself, trust and your abilities. And the creative process keeps showing up, putting in the work and the creative spark will reignite. Remember, creative blocks are temporary hurdles that can be overcome. We have perseverance and a positive mindset. Embrace the challenges as opportunities for growth and trust in your own creative abilities. Stay inspired. Keep experimenting and enjoy the journey of overcoming creative blocks 56. Staying up to date with Canva updates and trends: Welcome back. In this video, I'll discuss the importance of staying up-to-date with Canva updates and design trends. And provide you with some practical tips to keep your design skills fresh and relevant. So let's get started. As a designer, it's crucial to stay current with the latest updates and design trends. This will not only help you create more engaging and effective designs, but it will also ensure that you continue to stand out in a competitive market. By keeping up with the latest developments. You can adapt your designs to new platforms, technologies, and audiences, and create visuals that resonates with your target audience. How can you stay up-to-date with the latest Canva features and improvements. Here are some tips. Follow Canva on social media. Canva regularly post updates about new features and improvements on their social media channels, such as Facebook, instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. By following Canva on these platforms, you'll be the first to know about any exciting new developments. Subscribe to the Canva newsletter. Canva also sends out regular newsletters to keep users informed about the latest updates and features. Make sure you're subscribed to receive these emails so you never miss a beat. Participate in the Canva community. Join the Canva community on Facebook, where fellow Canva users and designers share tips, tricks and updates. This is an excellent way to learn from others and stay informed about the latest Canva news. And finally, regularly visit the Canva blog. The Canva blog features articles on design trends and Canva updates. Bookmark the blog and visit regularly to stay in the loop by following these tips and actively engaging in the design community, you'll be well-equipped to keep your skills sharp and your designs fresh and relevant. Thanks for watching this video, and I hope you enjoyed it and learned something new. I'll see you in the next one. Goodbye 57. Encouragement for continued growth and practice: Congratulations on completing the Canva Masterclass. Two points out. In this video, I want to encourage you to continue your growth and practice as a designer. After all, design is a journey and there's always more to learn and explore. Let's discuss the importance of continued growth and share some tips to help you stay motivated and inspired in your design journey. As a designer, it's crucial to keep learning and expanding on your skill set. Design trends and tools are constantly evolving and to stay relevant in this dynamic field, it's essential to adapt and grow continuous learning and practice. We're not only help you to improve as a designer, but would also open up new opportunities and enable you to take on more complex and exciting projects. So how can you continue to grow and practice your design skills? Here are some tips. Number one, set personal design goals, established, clear and achievable goals for yourself as a designer. These goals can include learning new skills, expanding your portfolio, are working on specific types of projects. By setting goals, you will stay focused and motivated to continue growing. Take on personal projects. Personal design projects are a great way to explore new styles, techniques, and ideas. These projects can be anything from redesigning your personal website to creating a custom calendar or poster series. By working on personal projects, you'll build your skills, stay inspired, and expand your portfolio. Number three, seek feedback and collaborate. Share your work with friends, family, or other fellow designers to get constructive feedback. Collaboration and feedback can provide you with new insights and ideas, helping you to grow and improve as a designer. Number for stay curious and keep learning. Stay curious about design and always look for new resources to learn and expand your knowledge. This can include taking online courses, reading design books, or attending workshops and conferences. By continuously learning, you stay engaged and inspired in your design journey. And finally, practice, practice, practice. The more you design, the better you become. Set aside time each day or week to practice your design skills. This can include working on personal projects, redesigning existing designs are exploring new techniques and tools. As you continue your design journey, remember that growth and improvement come with practice and dedication. Embrace the challenges. Stay curious, and be persistent. By following these tips and maintaining a growth mindset, you'll continue to evolve as a designer and create stunning designs that resonate with your audience.