FINLANDIA SCHOOLGraphic design is the art of combining texts, images, shapes and colors to communicate a message visually.
Canva is a free, web-based graphic design platform that allows users to create visual content using a simple drag-and-drop interface.
Key features of Canva
1. Templates
2. Elements: shapes, lines, icons, stickers, frames, and illustrations that you can add to your design
3. Text
4. Uploads
5. Background
6. Photos and videos
7. Pages
Daily design principles
1. Contrast: using elements that are clearly different from each other
2. Alignment: used to keep things tidy
3. Repetition: using the same colors, fonts, or styles throughout the design creates consistency
4. Proximity: related elements should be close to each other
5. Space. do not try to fill every corner of your design with texts and images
6. Colors: choose colors that match the mood of your message
7. Typography: the style and arrangement of texts
How to create poster on Canva
1. Open Canva on. Go to www.canva.com on your browser
2. Choose your design type on homepage
3. Choose a template
4. Edit the texts
5. Change the images if the template has images you do not want
6. Adjust colors
7. Add your logo or school name
8. Preview and download when you are satisfied
How to design a social media post on Canva
1. Choose the right size for Instagram(square-1080X1080 pixels), WhatsApp status or Instagram stories(1080x1920 pixels)
2. Pick a template. Search by topic
3. Personalize it
4. Download and share
Advantages of using Canva
1. Free and easy to use
2. works on both mobile phone and computers
3. saves time
4. no graphics design experience is needed
Disadvantages of using Canva
1. Free version has limited access to premium templates and elements
2. Heavy designs may load slowly
3. templates can look unprofessional without understanding basic design principles
Safety and ethical considerations in graphic designs
1. Copyright and Originality. Do not copy someone else's design and present it as yours
2. Fake News and Misinformation: Never use your design to create fake News
3. Respect for personal images: do not use someone else's photo in design without their permission
4. Hate speech and offensive content
Privacy: Be careful when uploading photos to online platforms