{"id":96803,"date":"2020-10-24T14:23:03","date_gmt":"2020-10-24T11:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-canva-to-design-like-a-professional\/"},"modified":"2020-10-24T14:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-10-24T11:23:03","slug":"how-to-use-canva-to-design-like-a-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-canva-to-design-like-a-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use Canva to Design Like a Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a291c3ecf77b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a291c3ecf77b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-canva-to-design-like-a-professional\/#What_Is_Canva\" >What Is Canva?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-canva-to-design-like-a-professional\/#Canvas_Templates_and_Resources\" >Canva\u2019s Templates and Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-canva-to-design-like-a-professional\/#The_Design_Process\" >The Design Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-canva-to-design-like-a-professional\/#Publishing_and_Exporting_Your_Designs\" >Publishing and Exporting Your Designs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Use Canva to Design Like a Professional&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_693459\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-693459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xCanva-Logo-Image.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.uJinxOrqej.jpg\" alt=\"Canva Logo with Images Background\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Canva<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sometimes a tool like Photoshop may be too heavy for your simple image editing needs. In those cases, Canva might be a better fit. Find out how to use it to design clean, attractive materials\u2014without any knowledge of design.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Canva\"><\/span>What Is Canva?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\">Canva<\/a> is a popular online graphic design <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lication that makes it easy to create high-quality images and materials. Millions of people use Canva to create <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> images, posters, digital invitations, presentations, and physical materials like brochures and business cards.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike high-powered tools, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, Canva has a low barrier to entry because of its simple intuitive interface. It\u2019s available on the web or as a mobile app for Android and iOS.<\/p>\n<p>Canva offers several pricing plans for individual users, with varying levels of functionality:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free:\u00a0<\/strong>This has most of the functionality needed to make simple designs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro ($9.99\/month):\u00a0<\/strong>The Pro plan contains additional templates, graphics, fonts, and photos. It also allows users to save transparent PNGs, create custom templates, and upload their own fonts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enterprise ($30\/month):\u00a0<\/strong>Specifically meant for corporations, this plan features project workflows, group resources, and unlimited cloud storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Work Faster in Photoshop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canvas_Templates_and_Resources\"><\/span>Canva\u2019s Templates and Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_693464\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-693464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xCanva-Templates-Array.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.AuLE1JtKLC.jpg\" alt=\"Canva Templates Collage Screen\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Canva<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Canva\u2019s most useful feature is its wide array of templates. Even with a free account, there are thousands of templates across over a hundred design types. There are templates for nearly every use you can think of, from a personal resume to an Instagram post for your band\u2019s upcoming live performance. However, it should be noted that many templates are only accessible to Pro or Enterprise users.<\/p>\n<p>To select a template, go to the Canva home page. From here, you can use one of the recommended templates on the home page, or hover over the \u201cTemplates\u201d button at the menu bar. In the menu, you\u2019ll find an array of layout types categorized by usage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xCanva-Template-Menu.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.lBBFP0gXki.png\" alt=\"Canva Template Menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These categories include \u201cSocial Media,\u201d \u201cPersonal,\u201d \u201cBusiness,\u201d \u201cMarketing,\u201d and \u201cStudy.\u201d Clicking on Personal &gt; Cards brings up all the templates that can be used to make personalized greeting and holiday cards.<\/p>\n<p>Most templates contain several of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vectors and Graphics:\u00a0<\/strong>These are additional elements used to add character to a template, such as shapes, stickers, frames, or in some cases, animated icons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock Images: <\/strong>These are stock images that are directly available from Canva\u2019s library. You can decide to keep these or upload your photos and replace them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color Palettes:\u00a0<\/strong>To have a cohesive style, most templates follow a specific color palette for across its various elements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Font Groups:\u00a0<\/strong>These are combinations of fonts selected by Canva\u2019s designers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Page Layouts:\u00a0<\/strong>This is especially true for templates that span multiple pages, such as presentation decks or brochures. There will typically be several layout options for each page, similar to Google Slides or Powerpoint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_693465\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-693465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xCanva-Color-Palettes.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.N7-kYphtMI.jpg\" alt=\"Color Palette Sample Canva\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Canva<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On top of pre-included assets, you can add additional elements from Canva\u2019s comprehensive resource library. On the left side of the design screen, you\u2019ll find a wide variety of graphics, stock images, and fonts that you can use on top of what\u2019s in each template.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xCanva-Assets-Screen.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1LDxkHbJTO.png\" alt=\"Canva Included Assets\" width=\"300\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Best Sites for Building a Resume<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Design_Process\"><\/span>The Design Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To best illustrate the process, let\u2019s edit a simple photo in Canva Web. This design will be posted on social media to promote an upcoming virtual talk about internet privacy and cybersecurity.\u00a0 First, select Templates &gt; Social Media &gt; Instagram Post.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xCanva-Template-Browsing.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.zLdAFCD0WP.jpg\" alt=\"Canva Template Browsing Screen\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From here, select a template close to your planned design. We\u2019ve selected this template intended to advocate for remote learning.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xCanva-Template-Selection.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.8o73ig3amy.png\" alt=\"Canva Template Selection Screen\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the primary Canva screen, you\u2019ll see several pages of the particular template. If you\u2019re making a single material, select one of these pages for your final design and disregard the rest. Alternatively, if you\u2019re making a multipage creative, you can easily create a cohesive album with a template.<\/p>\n<p>Here, we\u2019ve edited the first page to fit our event, changing the text, the background color, and a bit of the layout. Now, all that\u2019s left is to export this design and to load it on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xCanva-Sample-Output.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.U7wPHekQuw.png\" alt=\"Canva Finished Output Screen\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>5 Simple Photo Editing Tips to Make Your Photos Pop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Publishing_and_Exporting_Your_Designs\"><\/span>Publishing and Exporting Your Designs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You have several options when publishing your designs. First, you can save it locally as either a PNG or JPG file; take note that only Pro users can export their images as transparent PNGs. You can also send it directly to your printer to ensure a high-quality print.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xCanva-Export-Options.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.xRD8zYdFp9.png\" alt=\"Canva Output\" width=\"300\" height=\"372\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you made a presentation, you could set it to \u201cPresentation Mode.\u201d This will bring the deck full-screen and allow it to function similarly to any other kind of presentation software. If you\u2019re showing the design to someone online, you can create a viewing link that can be accessed by anyone.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you can directly export your design to a linked social media platform, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/679988\/how-to-use-canva-to-design-like-a-professional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#How to Use Canva to Design Like a Professional&#8221; Canva Sometimes a tool like Photoshop may be too heavy for your simple image editing needs. 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