1 Learn the concept
If you need to create social media images for work, school or personal use, Canva is a free online graphic design platform that makes it easy. It offers templates sized for different platforms. This lesson shows how to design a simple, on-brand Facebook post from a template.
2 See it in action
- Choose a template in the right size.
- Replace text and images with your own.
- Apply your brand colors and fonts.
- Keep the message short and readable.
Worked example
Designing the image
Size: use the platform's recommended dimensions.
Layout: photo on the left two thirds, headline on the right.
Text: no more than seven words on the image.
Check: view it on a phone to make sure it is legible.
3 Study an example
Example scenario
A shop owner picks a template, swaps in a product photo and her brand colors, and changes the headline to describe the offer. The post is ready in ten minutes.
4 Apply it and download
- Choose a template.
- Customize it for a real or example business.
- Export and review it.
Worksheet Brand style guide templateOpen, print or save as PDF