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Anyone Can Use Canva

What Is Canva?

Link to Canva.com

Canva is a graphic design tool that works to simplify the process of digital design. As such, an account can easily be created and everything works either via a web browser or on the iOS or Android apps. Canva allows for image editing and project-based learning using a simple drag-and-drop interface that works well even for younger students. From brainstorming as a group working collaboratively to individual project creation, it has lots of potential uses in the classroom. Continue reading from Tech & Learning

Why Should You Use Canva?

Canva makes graphic design easy! With Canva, you can create professional-looking:

  • Web, blog and logo design
  • Marketing and advertisements
  • Posters and cards
  • Social media banners and graphics
  • Event notices and invitations
  • Magazine layout and design
  • And so much more!
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Read Books to Learn More About Graphic Design

Link to Canva for Dummies by Jesse Stay in the catalog
Link to Just my type : a book about fonts by Simon Garfield in the catalog
Link to Type rules! : the designer's guide to professional typography by Ilene Strizver in the catalog
Link to The Elements of Graphic Design by Alex W. White in the catalog
Link to The designer's dictionary of type by Sean Adams in the catalog
Link to Meggs' History of Graphic Design by Philip B. Meggs in Catalog

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