Canva: Designing Engaging, Accessible Presentations
1h 10mBeginner2024-08-15
Authors

Heather Ackmann
Author, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Microsoft MVP
Course details
Explore presentation design using Canva. This course guides you through the core principles of design including three key design pillars—message, audience, and environment—to ensure your presentation communicates ideas effectively. Discover the significance of Gestalt design principles in crafting simple, visually appealing presentations. See how to select a template, add visual content, and create space within your layouts to make your message stand out. Find out how to leverage branding essentials to establish identity across your designs and templates. Learn about the imperative of inclusive design to make your presentations accessible to a wider audience, including the writing of alt text for visual elements and the selection of accessible color combinations.
Join Heather Ackmann who provides practical tips on using Canva tools. Whether you aim to present ideas more compellingly, establish your brand presence, or ensure your content is inclusively designed, this course offers valuable insights and skills to elevate your presentation prowess.
Join Heather Ackmann who provides practical tips on using Canva tools. Whether you aim to present ideas more compellingly, establish your brand presence, or ensure your content is inclusively designed, this course offers valuable insights and skills to elevate your presentation prowess.
Skills covered
CanvaInfographicsAccessibilityContent MarketingPresentationsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)User ExperienceGraphic DesignMarketingBusiness Software and ToolsDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Design better presentations in Canva
- 02 - What you should know
- 03 - Exercise files
1. Design for Non-Designers
- 04 - Design pillars
- 05 - Key Gestalt design principles
- 06 - Designing for everyone
2. Designing Presentations in Canva
- 07 - Starting from a template
- 08 - Using proximity to group related elements
- 09 - Creating space to make your message clear
- 10 - Using similarity and contrast to create a visual hierarchy
3. Designing with Your Brand in Mind
- 11 - Why branding matters
- 12 - Choosing accessible brand colors
- 13 - Creating your brand kit
- 14 - Designing a brand template
4. Designing for Accessibility
- 15 - Checking presentations for accessibility
- 16 - Checking for color contrast
- 17 - Writing alternative text
Conclusion
- 18 - Next steps
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