Use the 'Elements' Tab for Stock Photos, Icons and Frames
Canva's 'Elements' tab contains stock images, design elements and frames to enhance your design. This can be an excellent starting point in your design process, as it gives you a pool of visuals to start with. Once you've selected an image or element, it can be edited to further customize your design.
Get Creative with Color Schemes
Canva's Color Palettes tab allows you access to an array of options to find the perfect hue for your project. There are pre-made custom sets as well as built-in color schemes, such as monochromatic, complementary, and triadic. With an unlimited amount of options, you can ensure to have a perfectly coordinated pallet.
Use Alignment and Distribute Features
This feature allows you to align and distribute elements on the Canva work area with ease. It is a major time saver when laying out multiple objects or assets in your design quickly and accurately.
Take Advantage of the Layouts Tab
The Layout tab is your starting point for starting a presentation. It offers templates crafted by professional designers across various categories such as presentations, flyer design, e-cards, and more. This feature saves you time by providing easy access to professionally designed layouts that you can customize to fit your needs.
Select the Right Font
Fonts are key to making a design look professional and attractive. Canva's text tab gives you the opportunity to choose from hundreds of attractive fonts. Fonts can be filtered to make the process more efficient and the Changes button makes it convenient to Test and experiment with different font combinations.
Utilize The Tools and Filters
Canvas also has a library of tools and filters to enhance your design and add creativity to your project. The image options available allow you to rotate, crop and adjust elements for a perfect fit. Additionally, you can use the sharpen and blur effects to reduce noise in your image or highlight certain elements.
Use the ‘Share’ Option
Canva has a ‘Share’ button that allows you to get your designs out into the world quickly and easily. You can publish your work online and share it with colleagues or clients straight from the platform. This makes it convenient to collaborate and get feedback as soon as possible.