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Summary

Canva is a graphic design platform that can be used to:

  • Creating a course banner, thumbnail, or other image for aesthetic purposes

  • Creating a diagram or instructional graphic

  • Editing or annotating an existing graphic or screenshot

  • Editing a profile or other photograph

    Boise State University does not have an official graphic design software, this article reviews several popular graphic design softwares and identifies the pros and cons of each software.

    Remember to consider Online Accessibility, Alternative Text, and other user-needs when creating content for online resources.

    Sources for this article:

    What Tools Do Graphic Designers Use?

    What Is Graphic Design Software?

    Graphic design software is used to create, edit, and view graphic art. There are many types of graphic design software available, each with different tools and functions. Depending on the software, users can create illustrations, develop multimedia, stylize or edit images, and format layouts.

    Graphic Design Software Matrix

    Graphic Designers rely on software to bring their ideas to fruition.

    Software Name

    Adobe

    Canva

    Marq

    Pros

    Boise State University provides free licenses for Adobe Pro

    Free limited versions are available through Canva

    Easy

    Moderate

    Easy

    Cons

    Child pages (Children Display)

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