Adult Tech Night
Creating Business Cards Using Canva Step 1: Create Canva Account
• Go to www.canva.com • Fill-out the sign-up sheet Step 2: Custom Template
• Click on “custom dimensions” Step 2: Custom Template (cont.)
• In the box, change the unit to “in” • Type in “3.5” for width and “2” for height • Click “Create new design” • You are ready to go! Using Canva Templates
• Canva has pre-made business card templates • To find these click on the “templates” icon on the left sidebar • Search “business card” • A variety of options will appear Using Canva Templates
• Here, I have selected a basic business card • Canva categorizes the options by type – i.e. modern, professional, elegant, etc. • Now, I will show you how to create your own design! Click the undo arrow to remove your chosen template Step 3: Design Basics - Color
• Here is your canvas! • First, you will want to choose a background color Step 3: Design Basics – Color (cont.)
• It is best to choose a solid color. • To add a color, click on the + symbol
• Some rules to follow: • Simple is best, and you can’t go wrong with a white background
• If you want a colored background, choose one that conveys the purpose of your business
• You can also add color with text and shape elements, as well as your logo Design Tip: Color Theory • Color theory is an important aspect of creating marketing materials for your business
• https://www.lynda.com/Graphic-Design- tutorials/Exploring-psychology- color/419419/534019-4.html Step 4: Design Basics - Text
• Now, I am going to add text • Click on “Add a heading,” and a text box appears on your screen Step 4: Design Basics – Text (cont.)
• Continue adding your contact information • Follow the typography rules on the hand-out to choose size, font, color Step 5: Adding Logos
• A logo is an important part of any business’ marketing materials • To add one to your business card, click the “Uploads” button Step 5: Adding Logos (cont.)
• Then, click “Upload an image” • Choose the file on your computer and then add it to your design Step 6: Adding Design Elements • Canva is full of shapes, pictures, and other graphics that you can add to your design • Simple shapes, like lines, rectangles, and borders can make your design more interesting Step 6: Adding Design Elements • Here, I have added two overlapping rectangles to border the card • Notice, how I have made the rectangles the same color as my logo • To find an object’s color code go to this site: https://imagecolorpicker.com/ Design Tip: Color Codes
• Once you go to the site, upload your logo • Then, click on the color you want the code for • Copy the HTML Code and paste it into the custom color tool in Canva Step 7: Customizing Design Elements • Now that you have your color code, you can customize colors • Click on the element you want to customize • Select the color button, and then select the + from the menu Step 7: Customizing Design Elements
• Paste the HTML Code from your logo and your design elements are now customized! Step 8: Adding a Back
• The easiest way to add a back to your business card is to duplicate your front page. This ensures that your font choices and colors remain consistent • To do so, simply click the duplicate button Step 9: Designing the back
• For the back of my card, I decided to add a maroon rectangle covering the bottom half • Then, I typed the address in white text • I added information about the services offered on the top portion • You may design your card however you like! Step 10: Printing • First, you need to create ten business cards • To do so, simply duplicate the front of your card 9 times • Then duplicate the back of your card