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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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'''Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design software.''' Pro version, smart phone apps, and desktop versions are also available.
  
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It is used to make documents, brochures, social media assets, presentations, websites, and even videos.
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Canva is including Artificial Intelligence services in their software to make graphic design easy for everyone.
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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a license for the Pro Version of Canva. You will be provided login information during the Canva class.
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Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Pro version and smart phone apps are also available.
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PPM provides a license for the Pro Version. You will be provided login information during the Canva class.
 
 
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== Tips ==
==Classes and Training==
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Links to canva.com:
===Classes===
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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=== [https://www.canva.com/ideas/ Design Ideas] ===
===Training -- PPM Trainer(s) needed===
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Links to other sites (external links):
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=== [https://www.canva.com/online-whiteboard/ Free Online Whiteboard Tool] ===
:'''[https://www.canva.com/create/ Design anything with ease in Canva]'''
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===[https://www.canva.com/help/create-qr-code/ Creating QR codes with Canva]===
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=== [https://www.canva.com/templates/?query=word-cloud Word Cloud templates] ===
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=== [https://www.canva.com/create/ Design anything with ease in Canva] ===
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=== [https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/ Canva Newsroom] ===
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/c/canva Canva on YouTube]'''
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:'''[https://flourish.studio/ Flourish]''' — data visualization and storytelling from the Canva family
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:'''[https://pixabay.com/ Pixabay]''' — "royalty-free images & royalty-free stock"
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:[https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/learn/ '''AFFINITY (Designer/Photo/Publisher)'''] — AFFINITY Learning Portal
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==Training PPM Trainer(s) needed==
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
==Tips==
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Links to canva.com:
:'''[https://www.canva.com/ideas/ Design Ideas]'''
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:'''[https://www.canva.com/magic-write/ Magic Write]''' — AI Text Generator
===For Additional Help===
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:'''[https://www.canva.com/ai-image-generator/ Text to Image]''' — AI Image Generator
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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:'''[https://www.canva.com/features/magic-eraser/ Magic Eraser]''' — Perfect your image
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:[https://www.canva.com/ '''Canva official website''']
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
 
  
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== Related Pages==
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Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
 
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File:Emma crawford race lab coat.png|alt=Emma Crawford Race lab coat|<center>Emma Crawford Race lab coat<br>by Debbie Urquijo</center>
 
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==Curated Links==
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:[[Dye_Sublimation_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Large Format Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:'''https://www.youtube.com/c/canva --''' Canva on YouTube
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:'''[https://www.canva.com/ Developer Website]'''
 
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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Links to other sites (external links):
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:'''[https://www.makeuseof.com/remove-image-background-canva/ How to Remove the Background From an Image]''' — makeuseof.com
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:[https://www.makeuseof.com/best-canva-projects-for-kids/ '''The 10 Best Canva Projects for Kids to Try'''] — makeuseof.com
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:'''[https://www.adobe.com/express/ Adobe Express]''' — alternative to Canva
  
===[https://www.makeuseof.com/best-canva-projects-for-kids/ The 10 Best Canva Projects for Kids to Try]===
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: Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
 
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Revision as of 17:36, 14 April 2024

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design software. Pro version, smart phone apps, and desktop versions are also available.

It is used to make documents, brochures, social media assets, presentations, websites, and even videos.

Canva is including Artificial Intelligence services in their software to make graphic design easy for everyone.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a license for the Pro Version of Canva. You will be provided login information during the Canva class.

 


Tips

Links to canva.com:

Design Ideas

Free Online Whiteboard Tool

Creating QR codes with Canva

Word Cloud templates

Design anything with ease in Canva

Canva Newsroom

Links to other external sites:

Canva on YouTube
Flourish — data visualization and storytelling from the Canva family
Pixabay — "royalty-free images & royalty-free stock"
AFFINITY (Designer/Photo/Publisher) — AFFINITY Learning Portal

Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Links to canva.com:

Magic Write — AI Text Generator
Text to Image — AI Image Generator
Magic Eraser — Perfect your image
Canva official website

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Adobe InDesign Tips
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
CorelDRAW X6 Tips
Inkscape Tips
Blender Tips
Procreate app Tips
QR Codes
  Printers — Dye Sublimation  
  Printers — Large Format  
  Computers — Windows  

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

How to Remove the Background From an Image — makeuseof.com
The 10 Best Canva Projects for Kids to Try — makeuseof.com
Adobe Express — alternative to Canva

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.