The amazing free design tool Canva is here!

Hello, this is Kanahina ✨
There was a time when design felt difficult unless you had a strong sense of style or professional skills. As of 2023, however, it has become easy to create high-quality designs not only on a computer but also on a smartphone 💕

In this article, Kanahina, a web designer with 20 years of experience, introduces Canva, a tool you can use even for free.

What is Canva?

Canva is a graphic design tool from Australia. It offers both a free plan and paid plans.

Even the free version has plenty of useful features. You can create business cards, posters, social media images, web designs, and even videos.

It is also easy to use. Choose a template, edit it, and anyone can create a polished design without starting from zero.
This simplicity is what makes Canva so impressive 😊

Why Canva is so appealing even on the free plan

Canva is an excellent tool that can be used by a wide range of people, from beginners to professionals.
Here are the main reasons I find Canva so attractive 😆

1. Easy-to-use interface

With Canva, you can create designs easily by using templates. It also includes functions that help adjust layouts automatically, so even first-time users can get started smoothly.

Canva works not only on computers but also on smartphones, making it easy to create designs anytime and anywhere.

2. A wide range of features

Canva provides rich color palettes, fonts, photos, and video assets that you can choose from freely. Even if you are not used to design, you can intuitively create attractive visuals.

You can also place text, images, and many other elements freely, so controlling the layout is simple.

3. Available for free

It is surprising that Canva offers so many features as a free tool.
Paid plans are available, but the free version is already enough for many uses.

Another nice point is that Canva does not show ads even on the free version, so you can work on designs without unnecessary stress.

4. Useful for both business and personal projects

Canva can be used to create business cards, posters, social media images, web designs, videos, and many other types of design. That makes it useful for both business and personal purposes.

It also supports team design work, so multiple people can collaborate smoothly on the same project.

5. Reliable security

As of 2023, Canva is used by more than 135 million users worldwide every month.
It places strong importance on security, data storage, and privacy protection.

Canva also continues to improve backups and security measures, which makes it easier for companies to use with confidence.

These are the main strengths I feel Canva has 😍

In the past, creating designs often meant using paid and complex tools such as Photoshop or Illustrator. Those tools could be difficult for general users, but Canva has lowered that barrier in a wonderful way 💖

How to use Canva

Next, let’s look at how to use Canva.
In simple terms, the steps are as follows 😊

1. Access the Canva website

First, open your browser and go to the Canva website.

2. Log in or create an account

To use Canva, you need to register for an account. If you already have one, simply log in.
If this is your first time using Canva, create a new account.

3. Choose a template and edit it

Canva offers many types of templates, including business cards, posters, social media images, websites, YouTube videos, TikTok videos, and Instagram Reels.

Start by choosing a template that matches the design you want to create. Once you select a template, you can move to the editing screen.

4. Download or post to social media when finished

On the editing screen, place text, images, icons, and other elements to complete your design.
When it is finished, you can download it or post it to social media.

Canva also autosaves your work as you create it, so you do not have to worry about forgetting to save and losing your design 💦 This is extremely helpful 😊

Summary

With the arrival of the free tool Canva, we now live in an age where anyone can create beautiful designs easily 😊

Because Canva offers automatic layout support and a wide variety of design elements, beginners can also use it comfortably 🎶

It also provides many templates for different design needs. For example, you can create social media posts, business cards, flyers, posters, and many other designs. You can also upload your own images and edit them easily.

Canva is used in many fields, including business, education, and personal creative work.
As of June 2023, it still feels like Canva has room to grow further in Japan, but it is such a convenient tool that I believe it will continue to expand strongly 😊

As someone who has worked as a web designer for 20 years, I was surprised by how easy Canva is to use and by the number of templates and materials available. I was so impressed that I signed up for the paid version on the very same day 😍

If you are new to Canva, please try the free version first from the link below.
You may be able to create designs with a quality that can stand alongside professional work ✨