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Canva Usage for Product Design

Jul 16, 2024

Lecture Notes: Canva Usage for Product Design

Key Elements to Make Products Look Cool

  • Vanya's Idea
    • Canva can be accessed anywhere as long as you have a solution.
    • Emerging consultants on how to make pro content with a low budget.

Benefits of Canva for Designers

  • Canva allows you to create content with minimal cost.
  • Popular on Instagram, with graphic designers and business owners improving their design skills.
  • Canva offers both free and pro elements.

Canva Pro Subscription

  • Pricing
    • Monthly (individual): ~80,000 IDR.
    • Annual discounts should be approached with caution.
    • Official subscription preferred for legitimacy and blessings.
  • Benefits
    • Access to more elements and templates.
    • Features like background removal and advanced resizing.

Using Canva for Content Creation

  • Key Features
    • Easily accessible design elements.
    • Ability to contribute as a designer to earn from your designs.
    • Canva Contributors can also make money from their elements.
  • Basic Design Process
    • Start with a template or a blank canvas.
    • Use elements and customize with your own designs and colors.

Canva for Specific Use Cases

  • Educational Use
    • Teachers and students can subscribe to Canva for education at reduced rates.
  • Integrations with Other Apps
    • Can use Canva with Google Sheets and Docs.
    • Can integrate with social media platforms for quick posting.

Practical Applications: Product Showcase

  • Product Photos
    • Use podiums and frames to showcase product photos effectively.
    • Example: Creating an Instagram post with a product on a podium.
  • Elemen Bersama Kontributor
    • Access to elements designed by global contributors.

Designing with Canva: Tips and Tricks

  • Text Customization
    • Use predefined fonts like Anton or Montserrat for more professional looks.
  • Element Manipulation
    • Gradients and color adjustments for better visual effects.
  • Advanced Uses
    • Frame features to shape photos into desired formats (e.g., circular or abstract shapes).

Challenges with Canva

  • Internet Dependency
    • Canva requires an internet connection to work, unlike some offline design software.
  • Design Limitations
    • Less suitable for high-end professional design tasks compared to Adobe Software.