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Canva is a great tool for creating quick and easy graphics.
What Is the Brand Kit Feature in Canva?
Can You Use Canvas Brand Kit for Free?
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it’s possible for you to access Canva Pro for free for a trial period.
From the online window version, you’ve got the option to get a 30-day free trial.
From the mobile or tablet app, youre offered a 14-day free trial.
The Brand Kit feature allows this all to happen automatically.
The time youll save using the Brand Kit will be worth the money spent on Canva Pro.
This will take you to the Brand Kit setup page.
Name your brand style by selectingUntitled Brand Kit.
Then its time to add the brand details.
As you scroll on the Brand page, there are different sections: Logos; Colors; Fonts.
To create your brand harmoniously, selectGet started.
This opens a new page where you’re free to set up your brand in one place.
It provides visuals to show you how your brand could look with each decision you make.
If your brand has a website, you might input that in the box below the name.
If there is a logo associated with the website, Canva will pull that logo.
Its optional to use a website here; skip it if its irrelevant.
Uploading your logo in PNG format with a transparent background will work best.
The templates will change color to reflect the colors in your logo.
Any size will work, so dont worry about resizing your logo or chosen image.
There are also four randomly generated Discover Palettes with a wide variety of random themes.
Select a palette to apply that style to the templates.
After selecting a palette, it offers a shuffle option.
If none of the generated palettes tickle your fancy, selectEditnext to the top color palette.
Each color can be replaced with any color you desire.
Select+to add more colors, andapply color theory to elevate your palette.
Fonts
Next, add a brand font.
Or you could search for it.
If you already know the name of the font you use, key in it into the search bar.
See thesegreat Canva fontsif you need inspiration.
Many brands use one main font and a secondary font.
Pick two fonts and double-check they work together and offer something unique to the brand.
Most designers use a more legible font for body text and a more creative font for titles or names.
you might use theShuffleoption if youre struggling to pick fonts.
Templates
The final menu item is Templates.
Choose between four template style options: Simple; Playful; Minimal; Modern.
Perhaps your font was too out there to go with your colors or template style.
Keep changing things around until your brand feels on point.
Use your branded templates in the same way as other Canva design templates.
you might easily implement your Brand Kit whencreating a personal website in Canva.
If you downgrade to the free Canva version, youll lose access to the branding.
However, you’re free to recreate everythingalbeit, more tediouslyusing Canvas free features.
To access your saved brand templates, select theProjectstab, then the title of your brand.
