1. Search Canva for quote templates
2. Pick your background image (or color)
3. Pick your quote
4. Copy the quote into your canvas
5. Adjust your font, line height, and letter spacing
6. If you chose a single-colored background, add shapes or lines to make your quote stand out
While graphic designers spend years studying how different fonts complement each other, Canva wouldn’t be Canva if they didn’t think of a shortcut. Their font pairing tool allows you to search for the perfect combinations for some of Canva’s most popular fonts and even highlights examples from actual websites!
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Canva recently introduced a feature that facilitates post-sharing across platforms. Instead of redesigning an entire graphic with new dimensions, you can now save time and use the Resize tool to turn your Instagram posts into flyers, blog banners, Pinterest posts, and more. How convenient!
What I love the most about Canva’s Pro account is that it allows me to create little videos or gifs. I typically use them to announce
giveaways or specials because I know
that video content performs better than images across most social networks.
GIFs and animated graphics are a great way to stand out and add a little fun to your feed. Simply choose ‘Animation’ as your file type in the drop download menu on the top right of your screen and pick one of six animation styles.
I hope these tips helped you to feel more confident in designing a beautiful looking feed that reflects your brand and your personality. If you’re interested in learning more about graphic design with Canva, check out their Design School, a platform aimed at teaching visual design and literacy.
Next month’s article, the last in this series, will reveal the secrets of growing your artisan tribe and teach you how to bring the ‘social’ back into social media. Stay tuned!
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4. Use the Resize Feature to Adapt Your Content for Different Outlets
5. Create Animated GIFS or Videos