Discover everything you need to get started with Canva, create a brand, and easily design professional-looking graphics to go from zero to pro in no time with the help of this illustrated guide Key Features Organize your business designs using folders and learn to schedule social media content in Canva’s own content planner - Learn to create presentations, as well as video and animated social media posts - Discover the features of Canva to help you save time, including the brand kit, quick create and templates Book Description If you're constantly frustrated by how long it takes to create a design in Canva, then you've come to the right place. This book will get you up and running quickly with creating professional branded graphics in Canva. You’ll learn how to set up a Canva account, both free and pro and create a brand kit while understanding the importance of branding. Next, you’ll discover all the features and tools as well as how to put everything together to build a brand you love and graphics that work for your business. As you progress, the chapters will show you how to organize your account, create presentations, use videos and animation within your marketing materials and more. By the end of this book, you’ll have a solid understanding of what Canva is and what it does and be able to confidently and easily create a branded design from scratch. What you will learn Understand the fundamental capabilities and features of Canva - Create a brand kit and understand what makes a good brand - Develop effective graphics to aid in increasing visibility on social media platforms - Follow step-by-step tutorials to create stunning designs - Create a branded logo and learn about trademark and copyright guidelines - Discover a world of color combinations, contrasts, and meanings for your brand - Explore the fundamental design principles - Use videos, animation, and sounds in social graphics for your designs Who this book is for This book is for aspiring designers, social media managers, VAs, service-based businesses and solopreneurs with basic experience in Canva, who are looking to advance in a new skill, while creating their brand and perfecting their social and marketing materials on a budget. A basic understanding of Canva, including setting up a free Canva account, creating a basic design using a template, adding images and text boxes and changing the color of fonts will be helpful but not essential. Table of Contents Setting Up Canva on Desktop and Mobile - Discovering and Editing Templates - Tools and Features for Using Elements and Images - Designing Eye-Catching Graphics through Useful Features - Exploring the Awesome Creative Tools for Branding - Expert Hacks to Create Your Own Professional-Looking Designs - Five Graphic Design Principles You Need to Know - Creating Your Perfect logo - Making Social Media Graphics with Canva - Leveraging Video and Animation within Your Business Marketing - Downloading and Sharing Your Designs - Tips and Tricks for Printing "Laura takes you through the journey of creating your own visual branding – from the absolute starting point with an idea through to a full suite of digital assets, images, and expert tips to make the most of the software. With an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide, you’ll be able to create your own range of professional images and graphics so that you and your business can stand out! This book will help to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to use this platform effectively. From creating the essential elements for your business (logo design, social media designs, and designing with print in mind), expert tips on how to use the creative tools from within Canva, and Laura’s expert advice, you really will create the brand and images that will help you stand out in your field. You’ll feel more confident and be able to design your brand better!" -- Janine Friston, Founder and CEO, Female Business Network "In this book, Laura provides a step-by-step guide on how to use Canva! As a daily user, I consider myself pretty good, but I have still picked up loads of super simple hacks and tips that are going to save me time and energy in the future. So, even if you think you know Canva, I’d highly recommend you make the investment today! The book is broken down into simple chapters with summaries, making it really easy to follow. Laura is the go-to expert for everything about Canva, and I hope you love this book as much as I did." -- Heather Palfreyman, Founder, More Than Just Mum Coaching and Mentoring “As a fellow Canva designer, all I can say about Design Better and Build Your Brand in Canva is that Laura has taken the time to ensure that every aspect of the teaching has been properly researched and presented. She has articulated it very well, making sure that novice designers find the tool easier to use.” -- Stephanie Wium, Creative Designer and Canva Coach at Simply On Demand Laura is an award winning Canva design Coach and Canva Creator