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Space: The empty area around or between things (used for balance).
Size (Scale): How big or small something is compared to others.
Typography: The style of text used in a design.
Principles of Design:
Balance: Making sure no part looks too heavy.
Contrast: Using different colours, shapes, or sizes to stand out.
Alignment: Keeping things in order so they look neat.
Repetition: Reusing elements to create a pattern or rhythm.
Proximity: Placing related things close together.
Emphasis: Making important parts stand out.
Harmony (Unity): Making sure everything looks connected and works well together.
3.2 INTRODUCTION TO CANVA
Canva was started on 1st January 2013 in Perth, Australia by Melanie Perkins,
Cliff Obrecht, and Cameron Adams. In just one year, more than 750,000 people
started using it—showing how easy and useful it was for everyone.
In December 2019, Canva launched Canva for Education, a free version specially made for schools. It helps
students and teachers work together on projects and designs in a fun and creative way.
On 7th December 2022, Canva introduced Magic Write, a smart writing assistant that uses AI to help users
write content directly in Canva.
Then, on 22nd March 2023, Canva released the Assistant Tool, which gives helpful suggestions on which
designs, graphics, or styles to use based on what you're already working on.
Most recently, on 11th January 2024, Canva launched its own GPT (a type of AI tool) in OpenAI’s GPT Store.
This brings even more smart features to Canva, making designing faster and easier.
What is Canva?
Canva is a free online design tool used to create posters, presentations, social media posts, and more. It
is easy to use and offers ready-made templates, images, and fonts. Even beginners can make professional
designs without any special skills. Canva works on both web browsers and mobile apps. A paid version is also
available with extra features.
Canva is free to use, but there is also a paid version with extra features. You can access it on a web browser or
as a mobile app. Whether you are a student, teacher, business owner, or just someone who loves designing,
Canva makes creating visual content simple and fun.
Notes
With frequent updates and new versions, Canva and Adobe Express often introduce or
modify various features. While the interface and available tools may differ from those
shown at the time of printing this book, the core functionality remains largely unchanged.
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