Bunga IrawanIf you love designing graphics and editing videos, you've probably heard of Canva. It's become my go-to tool for all things design, and here's why.
Why Canva?
Yes, I understand that no tool is perfect. Every tool has its pros and cons. However, among the dozens of design tools available today, Canva is my favorite because it's so easy to use, no matter your experience level! It has a ton of features, but it's still super beginner-friendly.
My Top 5 Favorite Features on Canva
- Brand Kit
One of Canva's standout features is its Brand Kit. This allows me to control my brand colors, fonts, and logos for consistency throughout all my designs. For example, I can create separate brand kits for different projects or clients, effortlessly maintaining a cohesive visual identity.
Suppose I am creating social media posts for a client. Using Canva's Brand Kit, I can easily apply their brand colors and fonts to have a consistent feel and look of their brand across multiple platforms.
- Background remover
Although it may seem simple, the Background Remover tool on Canva is incredibly powerful. With just a click, I can eliminate the background from any image to make it transparent or replace it with another background.
I can set apart pictures of animals with their backgrounds, which helps capture visual interest and makes these flashcards helpful to children learning languages.
- Premium content
By subscribing to Canva's Pro plan, I gain access to their extensive library of premium content, including photos, videos, graphics, and more. This vast collection of design assets opens up endless possibilities for creating engaging and professional-looking designs.
Imagine I were to design an e-book cover for a customer. Using Canva Pro, I can select from diverse, high-quality photos and graphics to generate an attractive cover that catches the eye and effectively represents the eBook's meaning.
- Match and Move Transition
Adding a touch of animation can bring designs to life, and Canva's Match and Move Transition feature allows me to animate elements seamlessly between pages. Whether text, images, or graphics, this feature enhances the visual appeal of presentations, slideshows, or social media posts.
For example, you are creating engaging video modules for your online course. Use Match and Move transitions to give your lessons a fun and professional feel.
- Rulers and Guides
Precision is important in design, and Canva's Rulers and Guides feature enables me to achieve that. I can add multiple guides to my design, align elements accurately, and arrange for a grid layout that provides consistent spacing of text and graphics.
You can design visually appealing worksheets for your clients using rulers and guides to ensure your text boxes are aligned and perfectly spaced.
Canva has revolutionized my video editing and designing experience through its user-friendly platform and powerful features that make creativity easily accessible. So whether you are a virtual assistant, coach, entrepreneur, or hobbies, Canva offers tools that cater to diverse creative needs.