Goody Graphics

13/09/2026

🎨 DAY 14 — COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES

Goodygraphics Creatives
Learn • Create • Improve

Today, we are going to look at some common design mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.

A good design is not only about adding beautiful elements. It is also about knowing what to remove, where to place things, and how to make the design easy to understand.

❌ 1. Using Too Many Fonts

Using many different fonts in one design can make your work look confusing and unprofessional.

Mistake:
Using 4–6 different fonts on one flyer.

Better approach:
Use 2–3 fonts maximum and make sure they work well together.

👉 Example:

- Bold font for the headline
- Simple font for the body text
- Optional accent font for small highlights

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❌ 2. Poor Spacing

When text, images and other elements are too close together, the design feels crowded.

Mistake:
Putting everything close to the edges or squeezing elements together.

Better approach:
Give your elements enough breathing space.

Remember: Empty space is not wasted space.

It helps your design look clean and organized.

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❌ 3. Weak Contrast

If your text and background have similar colors, people may struggle to read your message.

Mistake:
Light yellow text on a white background.

Better approach:
Create enough contrast between the text and background.

👉 Example:

- Dark text + light background
- Light text + dark background

Always make sure the important information is easy to see.

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❌ 4. Overcrowding

Trying to put too much information into one flyer can make the design difficult to understand.

Mistake:
Too many pictures, texts, shapes, icons and decorations.

Better approach:
Remove anything that does not support your main message.

Ask yourself:

“Does this element help my design or make it more confusing?”

If it doesn't help, consider removing it.

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❌ 5. Poor Alignment

Randomly placing elements can make your design look untidy.

Mistake:
Headlines, images and text are positioned without a clear structure.

Better approach:
Use alignment to create order.

Keep related elements lined up and organized.

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❌ 6. Low-Quality Images

Using blurry or pixelated images can make an otherwise good design look unprofessional.

Better approach:
Use high-quality images and avoid stretching small images too much.

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✅ QUICK RULE TO REMEMBER

Before you publish your design, check:

☑️ Am I using too many fonts?
☑️ Is there enough spacing?
☑️ Can people easily read my text?
☑️ Is my design overcrowded?
☑️ Are my elements properly aligned?
☑️ Are my images clear and high quality?

🎯 DESIGNER'S TIP

Good design is not about adding more.
Good design is about making the right choices.

Keep your design clean, readable, balanced and purposeful.

Goodygraphics Creatives
Creating • Learning • Growing

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

📚 GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVES

DAY 13 — USING IMAGES CORRECTLY 🖼️

Today’s Lesson: Image Selection, Cropping, Positioning & Image Quality

A good image can make a design look professional, attractive, and trustworthy. But using the wrong image or placing it badly can make even a beautiful design look messy.

🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of today’s lesson, you should understand:

1. How to select the right image for a design
2. How to crop images properly
3. How to position images effectively
4. How to maintain good image quality
5. How to avoid common image mistakes

1️⃣ IMAGE SELECTION

Before adding an image to your design, ask yourself:

• Does this image match my message?
• Is the subject clear?
• Is the image sharp and not blurry?
• Does it fit my target audience?
• Does it communicate the right mood or feeling?

Example:

If you are designing a food flyer, use a clear and appetizing food image—not a random picture that has nothing to do with the product.

👉 RULE: Choose an image that supports your message, not one that simply looks beautiful.

2️⃣ CROPPING

Cropping means removing unwanted parts of an image so that the important subject becomes more visible.

Good cropping can:

✅ Remove distractions
✅ Focus attention on the subject
✅ Make the image fit your layout
✅ Improve the overall composition

💡 TIP: Avoid cutting important parts of a person's face, product, or object unless it is intentional.

3️⃣ IMAGE POSITIONING

Where you place an image matters.

📍 BALANCE
Don't allow the image to make one side of the design too heavy.

📍 SPACE
Leave enough breathing room around the image.

📍 TEXT PLACEMENT
Don't place important text where the image makes it difficult to read.

📍 VISUAL DIRECTION
If a person is looking or pointing in a particular direction, consider leaving space in that direction.

Example:

If a person is looking toward the right, placing your headline or CTA on the right can create a natural visual flow.

4️⃣ IMAGE QUALITY

Always use a clear, high-quality image whenever possible.

Avoid:

❌ Blurry images
❌ Extremely low-resolution images
❌ Stretched images
❌ Pixelated images
❌ Images with unnecessary backgrounds

When resizing an image, maintain its original proportions so it doesn't look too wide or too tall.

👉 REMEMBER:

HIGH-QUALITY IMAGE + CORRECT SIZING + GOOD POSITIONING = PROFESSIONAL DESIGN

⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

🚫 Stretching images
🚫 Using unrelated images
🚫 Using too many images
🚫 Poor cropping
🚫 Covering important parts of the image with text
🚫 Using blurry or pixelated pictures
🚫 Ignoring the background of the image

🧠 DESIGNER'S RULE

Don't just put an image on a flyer.

USE THE IMAGE TO COMMUNICATE THE MESSAGE.

Every image should have a PURPOSE.

📝 STUDENT SELF-CHECKLIST

Before you publish your design, ask yourself:

☐ Is my image relevant to the message?
☐ Is the image clear and high quality?
☐ Did I crop it properly?
☐ Is the subject positioned correctly?
☐ Is there enough space around the image?
☐ Can people read my text easily?
☐ Did I avoid stretching or distorting the image?
☐ Does the image make my design better?

🎯 DAY 13 PRACTICAL TASK

Create a simple promotional flyer using ONE main image.

Your flyer must include:

• A clear headline
• One high-quality image
• Supporting text
• Contact information
• A call-to-action (CTA)

🔥 CHALLENGE

Create TWO versions of the same flyer by changing the image position and cropping.

Compare both versions and choose the one with the better composition.

09/09/2026

🎨 GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVES

📚 DAY 12: CREATING VISUAL HIERARCHY

Today’s Topic:
👉 How to make the most important information stand out in a design.

📌 What Is Visual Hierarchy?

Visual hierarchy is the arrangement of elements in a design so that viewers know what to look at first, second, and third.

A good design should guide the viewer’s eyes naturally from the most important information to the least important.

For example, when designing a promotional flyer, the viewer should quickly notice:

1️⃣ Main Headline
2️⃣ Important message or offer
3️⃣ Image/Product
4️⃣ Supporting details
5️⃣ Contact information
6️⃣ Call-to-Action (CTA)

🎯 Why Is Visual Hierarchy Important?

Without visual hierarchy, a design can look confusing and crowded.

Good visual hierarchy helps you:

✅ Grab attention quickly
✅ Make information easier to understand
✅ Guide the viewer's eyes
✅ Highlight important information
✅ Make your design look professional

🔥 6 Ways to Create Visual Hierarchy

1. SIZE 📏
Make the most important information larger.

Example:
50% OFF → Large
“Selected items” → Smaller

2. COLOR 🎨
Use color to make important elements stand out.

Example:
A black-and-white design with a bright-colored CTA will immediately draw attention to the CTA.

3. CONTRAST ⚫⚪
Create differences between elements using size, color, weight, or brightness.

Example:
Dark text on a light background is easier to notice.

4. FONT WEIGHT ✍️
Use bold or heavier fonts for important words.

Example:

BIG SALE
Selected products available.

The bold headline gets attention first.

5. SPACING ↔️
Give important elements enough empty space around them.

When an element has breathing room, it becomes easier to notice.

6. POSITION 📍
Where you place an element can affect how quickly people notice it.

Important information is often placed where the eye naturally starts, such as near the top of the design.

📝 SIMPLE EXAMPLE

❌ POOR HIERARCHY

Everything is the same size.
Everything has the same color.
Too much text.
No clear focal point.

The viewer doesn't know where to look first.

✅ GOOD HIERARCHY

BIG SALE! ← Main attention

🔥 50% OFF ← Important offer

Shop our latest collection.

📍 Location
📞 Contact
👉 SHOP NOW ← CTA

The viewer can immediately understand the message.

💡 DESIGNER'S TIP

Don't make everything stand out.

If everything is big, bold, colorful, and loud, nothing feels important.

Choose one main focal point and create a clear order of importance.

🎯 TODAY'S CHALLENGE

Create a simple promotional flyer using visual hierarchy.

Your design must have:

✔️ A clear headline
✔️ One main image
✔️ An important offer/message
✔️ Supporting details
✔️ Contact information
✔️ A CTA

Then ask yourself:

“What do I see first?”
“What do I see second?”
“What do I see last?”

If the order makes sense, your visual hierarchy is working. 🎨🔥

GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVES
Learn • Create • Improve

07/09/2026

🎨 DAY 11 — FLYER LAYOUT & INFORMATION PLACEMENT

📌 TOPIC: Where to Place Your Headline, Image, Details, Contact Information & CTA

Welcome to Day 11! 🎉

Today, we are learning how to arrange information on a flyer so that people know what to look at first, second, and last.

A beautiful flyer is not only about colors, fonts, and pictures — YOUR LAYOUT MATTERS!

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📌 1. HEADLINE — TOP

Your headline should usually be placed near the top of your flyer.

It should be:
✅ Big and bold
✅ Easy to read
✅ Short and attention-grabbing

Example:

🔥 GRAND OPENING SALE!

The headline is usually the first thing people should notice.

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🖼️ 2. IMAGE — CENTER

Place your main image in the center or the main visual area of your flyer.

Your image should:
✅ Support your message
✅ Attract attention
✅ Be clear and high quality
✅ Not cover important information

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📝 3. DETAILS — MIDDLE/BELOW THE IMAGE

Your important information should be arranged clearly where people can easily find it.

Example:

📅 Date: September 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Awka Road, Onitsha

Keep your details short, clear, and organized.

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📞 4. CONTACT INFORMATION — BOTTOM

Your contact information can be placed near the bottom of the flyer.

You can include:

📱 Phone/WhatsApp
📧 Email
📲 Instagram
📘 Facebook
🌐 Website

Example:

📱 WhatsApp: 0901 ### ###X
📧 Email: [email protected]
📲 Instagram:

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🚀 5. CTA — CALL TO ACTION

CTA means CALL TO ACTION.

It tells your audience what you want them to do next.

Examples:

👉 ORDER NOW
👉 REGISTER TODAY
👉 CALL US NOW
👉 SEND A DM
👉 BOOK YOUR SLOT
👉 SHOP NOW
👉 CONTACT US TODAY

Make your CTA noticeable so that people can easily see what action they should take.

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🧩 SIMPLE FLYER STRUCTURE

🔝 TOP
HEADLINE

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🖼️ MIDDLE
MAIN IMAGE

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📝 BELOW IMAGE
DETAILS / OFFER

⬇️

🚀 CTA
ORDER NOW / REGISTER TODAY

⬇️

📞 BOTTOM
CONTACT INFORMATION

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🎯 DAY 11 PRACTICAL CHALLENGE

Create a simple promotional flyer using this arrangement:

HEADLINE → IMAGE → DETAILS → CTA → CONTACT

Your goal is to make your flyer easy to understand within 3–5 seconds.

💡 DESIGN TIP:

Don't put everything everywhere.

Give every piece of information its proper place and allow enough space between elements.

A good layout guides the viewer's eyes naturally from the most important information to the least important.

✨ REMEMBER:

GOOD DESIGN IS NOT JUST ABOUT MAKING THINGS BEAUTIFUL.

IT IS ABOUT MAKING INFORMATION EASY TO SEE, READ, AND UNDERSTAND.

— GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVES 🎨

06/09/2026

🎨 GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVES — DAY 10

📚 LESSON: HOW TO CREATE YOUR FIRST FLYER

Welcome to Day 10! 🎉

Today, we are putting everything we have learned so far into practice.

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to create a simple, clean and attractive flyer from scratch using Canva.

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🎯 TODAY'S OBJECTIVE

You will learn how to:

✅ Choose the correct flyer size
✅ Create a simple layout
✅ Add and format text
✅ Add shapes and elements
✅ Choose suitable colors
✅ Add images
✅ Arrange and align your elements
✅ Export your finished flyer

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📝 STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR FLYER SIZE

Open Canva and tap:

Create a Design → Custom Size

For a standard social media flyer, you can use:

📐 1080 × 1350 px

You can also search for "Flyer" in Canva and choose a flyer template size.

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📝 STEP 2: CHOOSE A BACKGROUND

Start with a simple background.

You can use:

🎨 A solid color
🌈 A gradient
🖼️ A background image

Beginner tip: Don't make your background too busy. Your text must remain easy to read.

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📝 STEP 3: ADD YOUR MAIN HEADING

Tap:

Text → Add a heading

Your main heading should be the first thing people notice.

Example:

🔥 GRAND OPENING

Make the heading:

✔️ Bold
✔️ Large
✔️ Easy to read

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📝 STEP 4: ADD SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Add the important details below your main heading.

Example:

GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVE STUDIO

Graphic Design • Branding • Printing

📞 Call/WhatsApp: 090######XX

📍 Location: Your Location

Keep your information short and organized.

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📝 STEP 5: ADD AN IMAGE

Go to:

Elements → Photos

or

Uploads → Upload Files

Choose an image that matches the purpose of your flyer.

For example:

🛍️ Business flyer → Product/business image
🎉 Event flyer → Event-related image
📚 Training flyer → Education-related image

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📝 STEP 6: ADD SHAPES & ELEMENTS

Go to:

Elements → Shapes

Use rectangles, circles, lines and other simple elements to organize your design.

⚠️ Don't add too many elements.

Remember:

Simple = Professional

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📝 STEP 7: CHOOSE YOUR COLORS

Use colors that work well together.

A beginner-friendly rule is:

🎨 Choose 2–3 main colors.

Make sure there is enough contrast between your background and text.

Example:

🔵 Blue + ⚪ White + 🟡 Gold

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📝 STEP 8: ARRANGE YOUR DESIGN

Now organize everything.

Check your:

✔️ Alignment
✔️ Spacing
✔️ Hierarchy
✔️ Contrast
✔️ Balance

Your most important information should stand out first.

A good flyer should guide the viewer's eyes from:

HEADLINE → IMAGE → DETAILS → CONTACT

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📝 STEP 9: CHECK YOUR FLYER

Before downloading, ask yourself:

❓ Is the text readable?

❓ Are there spelling mistakes?

❓ Are the colors attractive?

❓ Is everything properly aligned?

❓ Is there too much information?

❓ Can someone understand the flyer within a few seconds?

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📝 STEP 10: DOWNLOAD YOUR FLYER

When you are satisfied:

Tap Share → Download

For a normal digital flyer, choose:

📁 PNG

Then download your design.

🎉 Congratulations! You have created your first flyer!

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💡 BEGINNER DESIGN TIP

Don't try to make your first flyer complicated.

Start with:

1 main heading
1 good image
2–3 colors
1–2 fonts
Short information
Clear contact details

Then improve your designs as you practice.

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🔥 DAY 10 CHALLENGE

Create your first flyer from scratch.

Topic: GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVE STUDIO

Include:

📌 Business name
📌 Short description
📌 One image
📌 2–3 colors
📌 Contact information
📌 A clear call-to-action

Example CTA:

👉 CONTACT US TODAY!

When you finish, share your design with the class. 🎨🔥

Remember: Every professional designer started with their first design. Keep practicing! ❤️

04/09/2026

🎨 WEEK 2 — CANVA BASICS

📅 DAY 9 — CANVA TOOLS YOU SHOULD KNOW

🎯 LESSON OBJECTIVE

By the end of today’s lesson, you should understand the important Canva tools and know how to use them when creating a design.

🛠️ 1. TEMPLATES

Templates are ready-made designs provided by Canva to help you create designs faster.

You can use templates for:
• Flyers
• Posters
• Business cards
• Social media posts
• Invitations
• Presentations
• Logos

HOW TO USE TEMPLATES:

1. Open Canva.
2. Search for the type of design you want.
3. Choose a template.
4. Edit the text, images, colors and other elements.
5. Download your finished design.

💡 TIP: Don't just copy a template. Customize it and make it unique.

🧩 2. ELEMENTS

Elements are design objects that you can add to your project.

Examples include:
• Icons
• Lines
• Graphics
• Frames
• Stickers
• Photos
• Shapes
• Illustrations

HOW TO USE ELEMENTS:

1. Tap/click Elements.
2. Search for what you need.
3. Select an element.
4. Resize, rotate and position it.
5. Change its color when available.

✍️ 3. TEXT

The Text tool allows you to add words and information to your design.

You can add:
• Headings
• Subheadings
• Body text
• Names
• Contact information
• Captions

HOW TO USE TEXT:

1. Tap/click Text.
2. Add a text box or choose a text style.
3. Type your message.
4. Choose a suitable font.
5. Adjust the size, color, spacing and alignment.

💡 TIP: Keep your text readable. Avoid using too many fonts in one design.

📤 4. UPLOADS

Uploads allow you to bring your own images, videos and files into Canva.

You can upload:
• Your pictures
• Logos
• Product photos
• Videos
• Brand assets

HOW TO USE UPLOADS:

1. Open Uploads.
2. Select Upload files.
3. Choose the image or file from your phone/computer.
4. Wait for it to upload.
5. Add it to your design.

🔷 5. SHAPES

Shapes are useful for creating backgrounds, containers, buttons and decorative designs.

Examples:
• Rectangle
• Circle
• Square
• Triangle
• Lines

HOW TO USE SHAPES:

1. Go to Elements.
2. Search for Shapes.
3. Choose a shape.
4. Resize and position it.
5. Change its color.

💡 DESIGN TIP: Use shapes to organize information and make your flyer more attractive.

🖼️ 6. BACKGROUND

The Background controls the appearance behind the other elements in your design.

You can use:
• Solid colors
• Photos
• Patterns
• Textures
• Gradients

HOW TO CHANGE THE BACKGROUND:

1. Select the page/background.
2. Choose the background or color option.
3. Select your preferred color, image or background.
4. Make sure your text remains easy to read.

📱 CANVA ON PHONE

On your phone, most tools can be accessed by tapping the + button at the bottom of the Canva editor.

Look for:
Templates → Elements → Text → Uploads → Background

💻 CANVA ON COMPUTER

On a computer, Canva normally displays the main tools on the left side of the editor.

You can access:
Templates | Elements | Text | Uploads | Background

📝 TODAY'S PRACTICAL CHALLENGE

Create a simple promotional flyer using Canva.

Your flyer must contain:

✅ 1 template or your own layout
✅ 2–3 elements
✅ A clear heading
✅ Supporting text
✅ At least 1 uploaded image
✅ 1–2 shapes
✅ A suitable background

🎯 CHALLENGE TOPIC:

“MY GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES”

Include:
• Your name/business name
• Services you offer
• Contact information
• A call-to-action such as “CONTACT ME TODAY!”

💡 REMEMBER:

CANVA GIVES YOU THE TOOLS, BUT YOU ARE THE DESIGNER. 🎨

Don't depend completely on templates. Learn how to customize them and create your own unique designs.

✨ GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVES ✨
LEARN • CREATE • DESIGN

02/09/2026

🎨 WEEK 2 — GRAPHIC DESIGN WITH CANVA

📅 DAY 8 — INTRODUCTION TO CANVA

📌 LESSON TOPIC:
Introduction to Canva — Getting Started with the Basics

🎯 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of today's lesson, you should be able to:

• Understand what Canva is.
• Create a new design.
• Understand the Canva workspace.
• Identify the basic tools beginners need.
• Add and edit text, images, shapes, and colors.
• Save and download a design.

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🖥️ WHAT IS CANVA?

Canva is an easy-to-use graphic design platform that allows anyone to create professional-looking designs without needing advanced design skills.

You can use Canva to create:

📱 Social media posts
📢 Flyers
💳 Business cards
🎂 Birthday designs
🖼️ Posters
📊 Presentations
📄 Certificates
🎨 Logos
📱 Instagram and Facebook designs
📺 YouTube thumbnails

Canva is especially useful for beginners because it provides templates, fonts, images, elements, and other design resources that make designing easier.

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🛠️ BASIC CANVA TOOLS BEGINNERS SHOULD KNOW

1️⃣ TEMPLATES

Templates are ready-made designs that you can customize.

Use them when you need inspiration or want to create a design quickly.

💡 TIP:
Don't just copy a template. Learn how to customize it and make the design your own.

2️⃣ TEXT

The Text tool allows you to add words to your design.

You can change:

• Font
• Font size
• Font style
• Color
• Alignment
• Spacing

3️⃣ ELEMENTS

Elements contain different design resources such as:

🔷 Shapes
⭐ Icons
➡️ Arrows
🎨 Graphics
📏 Lines
✨ Stickers

4️⃣ UPLOADS

The Uploads section allows you to add your own:

📸 Photos
🎥 Videos
🖼️ Images
📁 Files

5️⃣ PHOTOS

Canva provides stock photos that you can use in your designs, depending on the usage rights of the specific asset.

6️⃣ BACKGROUND

You can add or change the background of your design.

Your background can be:

• A solid color
• A photo
• A gradient
• A graphic

7️⃣ COLOR

The color tools allow you to change the colors of text, shapes, backgrounds, and other editable elements.

8️⃣ POSITION

The Position tool helps you arrange elements on your canvas.

You can use it to:

• Align objects
• Center objects
• Move objects forward or backward
• Arrange your layout

9️⃣ LAYERS

Layers determine which objects appear in front of or behind others.

🔟 DOWNLOAD

You can export your finished design in formats such as:

PNG — Good for many digital graphics.

JPG — Useful when you need a smaller image file.

PDF — Useful for documents and printing.

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📱💻 STEP-BY-STEP CANVA PRACTICAL

Today, we are going to create a simple flyer titled:

"INTRODUCTION TO CANVA"

You can follow the PHONE or COMPUTER instructions below.

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📱 PART A — CANVA ON PHONE

STEP 1 — OPEN CANVA

1. Download and install the Canva app from your phone's app store.
2. Open the Canva app.
3. Log in or create a Canva account.
4. On the home page, tap the "+" or "Create a design" button.

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STEP 2 — CHOOSE YOUR DESIGN SIZE

1. Tap "Create a design."
2. Search for "Instagram Post."
3. Select the square Instagram Post size.

Your design should be:

1080 × 1080 px

You should now see a blank canvas.

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STEP 3 — UNDERSTAND THE PHONE WORKSPACE

On your phone, Canva's tools may appear at the bottom of the screen.

Look for tools such as:

• Design/Templates
• Elements
• Text
• Uploads
• Photos
• Background
• More

💡 TIP:
If you cannot see a particular tool, swipe through the bottom toolbar or tap "More."

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STEP 4 — ADD A BACKGROUND

1. Tap the blank canvas.
2. Tap the color option.
3. Choose a simple background color.

Choose a color that will make your text easy to read.

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STEP 5 — ADD YOUR MAIN HEADING

1. Tap the "+" button.
2. Select "Text."
3. Choose "Add a heading."
4. Type:

INTRODUCTION TO CANVA

5. Tap the text to edit it.
6. Choose a clear font.
7. Adjust the font size.
8. Change the text color if necessary.
9. Position the heading neatly on the canvas.

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STEP 6 — ADD A SUBHEADING

1. Tap "+".
2. Select "Text."
3. Add a smaller text box.
4. Type:

LEARN • CREATE • DESIGN

5. Reduce the font size.
6. Place it underneath the main heading.

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STEP 7 — ADD YOUR BRAND NAME

1. Tap "+".
2. Select "Text."
3. Type:

GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVES

4. Make the text smaller than the main heading.
5. Place it at the top or bottom of your design.

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STEP 8 — ADD A PHOTO OR GRAPHIC

To add a Canva photo:

1. Tap "+".
2. Select "Photos."
3. Search for:

Graphic design

4. Select an image.
5. Tap the image to add it to your design.
6. Resize and reposition it.

To add a graphic:

1. Tap "+".
2. Select "Elements."
3. Search for something related to graphic design.
4. Select your preferred graphic.
5. Resize and position it.

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STEP 9 — ADD A SHAPE

1. Tap "+".
2. Select "Elements."
3. Search for "rectangle" or "circle."
4. Select a simple shape.
5. Resize it.
6. Change its color.
7. Place it where it supports your design.

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STEP 10 — CHOOSE YOUR COLORS

Use only:

🎨 2–3 colors

For example:

• Main color
• Secondary color
• White or another neutral color

Avoid using too many colors.

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STEP 11 — ARRANGE YOUR DESIGN

Use your finger to move elements around the canvas.

Check:

✔ Is the heading easy to see?
✔ Is the text readable?
✔ Is the image properly positioned?
✔ Are the elements aligned?
✔ Is there enough empty space?
✔ Are the colors working together?
✔ Does the design look balanced?

Canva will usually show alignment guides as you move objects.

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STEP 12 — CHECK YOUR TYPOGRAPHY

Use a maximum of 2 fonts.

For example:

Heading — Bold font

Subheading — Simple font

Make sure the text is large enough to read.

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STEP 13 — REVIEW YOUR DESIGN

Before downloading, check for:

✔ Spelling mistakes
✔ Poor alignment
✔ Text that is too small
✔ Too many colors
✔ Too many graphics
✔ Crowded spaces
✔ Poor contrast

Make the necessary corrections.

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STEP 14 — DOWNLOAD ON PHONE

1. Tap "Share" at the top-right corner.
2. Tap "Download."
3. Choose PNG.
4. Tap "Download."
5. Your design will be saved to your phone.

🎉 Congratulations! You have created your first Canva design on your phone.

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💻 PART B — CANVA ON COMPUTER

STEP 1 — OPEN CANVA

1. Open your web browser.
2. Go to Canva.
3. Log in or create a Canva account.
4. Click "Create a design."

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STEP 2 — CHOOSE YOUR DESIGN SIZE

1. Click "Create a design."
2. Search for "Instagram Post."
3. Select the Instagram Post option.

Your design should be:

1080 × 1080 px

A blank canvas will appear.

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STEP 3 — UNDERSTAND THE COMPUTER WORKSPACE

On the left side of the Canva workspace, you will find tools such as:

• Design/Templates
• Elements
• Text
• Brand
• Uploads
• Draw
• Apps

The large area in the middle is your canvas.

The toolbar above the canvas contains editing options such as:

• Font
• Font size
• Text color
• Alignment
• Position
• Transparency
• Effects

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STEP 4 — ADD A BACKGROUND

1. Click the blank canvas.
2. Click the background/color option.
3. Choose a simple color.

Make sure the background does not make your text difficult to read.

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STEP 5 — ADD YOUR MAIN HEADING

1. Click "Text" on the left side.
2. Click "Add a heading."
3. Type:

INTRODUCTION TO CANVA

4. Highlight/select the text.
5. Choose a clear font.
6. Adjust the font size.
7. Change the text color if necessary.
8. Drag the text box to the desired position.

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STEP 6 — ADD A SUBHEADING

1. Click "Text."
2. Add another text box.
3. Type:

LEARN • CREATE • DESIGN

4. Make it smaller than the main heading.
5. Place it underneath the heading.

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STEP 7 — ADD YOUR BRAND NAME

1. Click "Text."
2. Add another text box.
3. Type:

GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVES

4. Reduce the font size.
5. Place it neatly at the top or bottom.

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STEP 8 — ADD A PHOTO OR GRAPHIC

To add a photo:

1. Click "Photos."
2. Search for:

Graphic design

3. Choose an image.
4. Click the image to add it to the canvas.
5. Resize it by dragging the corners.
6. Drag it into position.

To add a graphic:

1. Click "Elements."
2. Search for a graphic related to design.
3. Click the graphic you want.
4. Resize and position it.

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STEP 9 — ADD A SHAPE

1. Click "Elements."
2. Search for "rectangle" or "circle."
3. Click the shape.
4. Resize it.
5. Change its color.
6. Place it where it improves the layout.

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STEP 10 — CHOOSE YOUR COLORS

Use only:

🎨 2–3 colors

For example:

• Main color
• Secondary color
• White or another neutral color

Avoid using too many colors.

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STEP 11 — ARRANGE YOUR DESIGN

Use your mouse to drag elements around the canvas.

Use Canva's alignment guides to help you position objects.

You can also use the "Position" option to:

• Align elements
• Center elements
• Move elements forward
• Move elements backward

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STEP 12 — CHECK YOUR TYPOGRAPHY

Use a maximum of 2 fonts.

For example:

Heading — Bold font

Subheading — Simple font

Make sure there is a clear difference between your heading and smaller text.

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STEP 13 — REVIEW YOUR DESIGN

Before downloading, check:

✔ Spelling
✔ Alignment
✔ Font sizes
✔ Colors
✔ Image quality
✔ Spacing
✔ Balance
✔ Readability

Ask yourself:

"Can someone understand this design within a few seconds?"

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STEP 14 — DOWNLOAD ON COMPUTER

1. Click "Share" at the top-right corner.
2. Click "Download."
3. Select PNG.
4. Click "Download."
5. Choose where you want to save the file on your computer.

🎉 Congratulations!

You have created your first Canva design on a computer.

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🎯 TODAY'S PRACTICAL

Create a simple:

"WELCOME TO DAY 8" flyer.

Your design must contain:

GOODYGRAPHICS CREATIVES

DAY 8

INTRODUCTION TO CANVA

Learn • Create • Design

Your design should include:

✔ 1 background
✔ 1 photo or graphic
✔ 1–2 fonts
✔ 2–3 colors
✔ Your name or brand
✔ A clear heading
✔ Good spacing
✔ Proper alignment

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🔥 TODAY'S CHALLENGE

Create your first Canva flyer FROM SCRATCH.

🚫 Do not use a template.

Use the basic Canva tools you learned today.

Apply what you have learned from Days 4–7:

Balance + Color + Typography + Hierarchy

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📝 HOMEWORK

Create a simple promotional flyer for an imaginary business using Canva.

Example:

GOODY'S FASHION STORE

Quality Fashion • Affordable Prices

Include:

• Business name
• Product or service
• Contact information
• At least one image
• Good typography
• Good color combination
• Proper alignment
• Enough empty space

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💡 IMPORTANT DESIGN RULE

Don't add things to your design just because you can.

Every element should have a purpose.

A professional design is not necessarily the design with the most elements.

Sometimes, LESS IS MORE.

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🎨 LEARN • PRACTICE • CREATE • IMPROVE