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Module 1: Getting Started with Canva Mobile App
Hii ndio mwanzo! In this module, we get to know the Canva app. We'll download it, create your free account, and get comfortable with the basics. Tuko sawa? You'll also learn the difference between the free and Pro versions, so you know exactly which tools you have to create beautiful designs without spending a coin.
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Lesson 1.1: The Why and How
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Lesson 1.2: Your First Steps
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Lesson 1.3: Free vs. Pro
Module 2: The Core Skills of a Canva Creator
Sawa, you’ve got the basics down! This module is where we get our hands dirty. You'll learn the essential skills you need to become a pro at using the free Canva app. We’ll cover everything from using templates (that's the easiest shortcut!) to working with different elements, text, and photos. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to create your own unique designs from scratch.
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Lesson 2.1: The Power of Templates
Lesson 2.2: Working with Elements
Lesson 2.3: Mastering Text and Fonts
Lesson 2.4: Photos and Mockups
Module 3: Creating and Selling Your First Products
Sasa, it's time to build! In this module, you'll apply all the core skills you learned in Module 2 to create actual digital products that you can sell. We'll focus on products that are easy to design and have a high demand in the local market, like invitations, planners, labels, and even coloring books. By the end of this module, you'll have a small portfolio of completed designs that you can start selling to your friends, family, and online.
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Lesson 3.1: Birthday & Wedding Invitations
Lesson 3.2: Printable Calendars & Planners
Lesson 3.3: Product Labels & Bottle Wrappers
Lesson 3.4: Logo & Business Card Design
Module 4: Marketing & Selling Your Designs
You've learned all the skills you need to create beautiful products. Now, it's time to learn how to find customers and make sales. In this module, you'll learn simple, effective ways to market your designs using the tools you already have on your phone. We'll focus on selling to your network first and then finding new customers.
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Lesson 4.1: The Power of Your Phone
Lesson 4.2: Pricing & Professionalism
Using Canva Mobile App To Make Money (with Mwalimu Mkuu)

Of course! Now that you’ve got the hang of elements, let’s focus on the most important part of most designs: the text.

Lesson 2.3: Mastering Text and Fonts

Text is how you communicate your message. Whether it’s the title of an invitation or a description of a product, you need to make sure your words look good and are easy to read. In Canva, you can add and customize text with just a few taps.

Adding and Formatting Text

  1. Open the Plus (+) Button: Just like with elements, you’ll start by tapping the big plus button at the bottom of the screen.

  2. Find the “Text” Tab: In the menu that pops up, find the “Text” tab (it has a letter “T” icon).

  3. Choose a Text Style: You’ll see a few options:

    • Add a heading: For the main title of your design.

    • Add a subheading: For a smaller title.

    • Add a little bit of body text: For all the smaller details.

    You can also scroll down to find pre-made text styles that combine different fonts, which is a great shortcut. Just remember to avoid the ones with a crown icon!

  4. Type Your Text: A new text box will appear on your design. Tap on it and the keyboard will pop up so you can type your words.

Choosing the Right Font

Once you have your text, you can change its font, size, and color.

  1. Tap the Text Box: Make sure your text box is selected. A menu will appear at the bottom.

  2. Change the Font: Tap on the Font Name at the bottom of the screen (it will be the first button, like “Open Sans” or “Arimo”). A huge list of fonts will appear.

    • Scroll through the list and tap on any font you like to see what it looks like on your design. There are thousands of free fonts, so have fun exploring!

    • Simple rule: Choose a font that is easy to read. Avoid fonts that are too thin, squiggly, or look too busy.

  3. Change the Size and Color:

    • Look for the Font Size button (it has a number and a minus/plus sign, like “24 – 24 +”). Tap this to make your text bigger or smaller.

    • Look for the Font Color button (it has an “A” with a color bar under it). Tap this to change the color of your text.

By mastering these simple skills, you’ll be able to create clear and professional-looking text that helps your message stand out.

Are you ready to move on to the final lesson of this module, where we’ll work with photos and mockups?

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