Learn to Use Canva: The Easy, Effective Design Solution for Non-Designers (Skillshare)

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Learn to Use Canva: The Easy, Effective Design Solution for Non-Designers  (Skillshare)

Demystify graphic design! Join educator and designer Lisa Larson-Kelley for this 25-minute class on the ins and outs of Canva, the friendly design software that makes graphic design easy, accessible, and effective. These short video lessons cover some basic conceptual approaches to layout, text, and shape. Then, you can put them all into action as you design your own invitation in Canva.

This class is for the non-designer who wants to create something unique and beautiful without having to learn the Adobe suite. With Canva, everyone can be creative.
Create a party invitation in Canva for an upcoming event
Your assignment is to design an invitation for a party or event you're hosting using Canva software. Be sure to incorporate the 3 essential elements in your design — shapes, text, and photography — all available to you in Canva.
Keep in mind: Design isn’t about all the bells and whistles you can fit on one piece. It’s about your message! Make sure your piece is communicating exactly what you want in the simplest and most effective way.

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