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BRIDGE BACK
1. Can you think of a time when you needed to design something, like a poster or invitation?
What tools did you use?

2. How do you feel about using computers to make designs? Do you think it would be hard?

Sometimes you need to create a post, design an invitation, a resume, a menu for a cafe or a
newsletter to share with others. Whether you’re organising a party, applying for a job or launching
a new product, Canva makes it easy to bring your ideas to life.

WHAT IS CANVA?

Canva is a popular online graphic design platform that allows users
to create a wide range of visual content, including presentations,
posters, social media graphics, documents and more. It has a
user-friendly interface and an extensive library of
templates, images and design elements. Whether
you’re a beginner or an experienced designer,
Canva makes it easy to create professional-looking Canva was created by Melanie Perkins,

designs quickly. Cliff Obrecht and Cameron Adams, with
its official launch on January 1, 2013.

FEATURES OF CANVA

Some key features of Canva that make it popular among learners and professionals include:
Canva is easy to use, allowing beginners to create graphics, presentations and more.
Canva offers a free version for students and a paid version with additional tools and features.

You can create designs on Canva and share them directly on platforms like Facebook,
Instagram and LinkedIn.
Canva offers editable templates for social media, presentations, flyers, resumes and more.

Canva provides learning materials and tutorials to enhance design skills for students and
teachers.
Canva allows multiple users to collaborate on the same design in real-time.

GETTING STARTED WITH CANVA

Canva is a fun and easy tool that helps you design anything—from school projects to social media

posts—without needing any graphic design experience.

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