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Using Canva · Lesson 13 of 13

Creating a Flyer

Do you want to promote an upcoming event?

1 Learn the concept

Do you want to promote an upcoming event? Whether it is for a business or a personal event, creating and printing a flyer can help catch people's attention. A good flyer is clear and tells people what, when, where and why they should come. This lesson shows how to design one and prepare it for print.

A wireframe of a flyer with numbered notesA FLYER LAYOUT1Headline and image2Date, time and place3Three reasons to come4One action, such as scan toregister5Contact details
A flyer should answer what, when, where and what to do next.

2 See it in action

  • Put the main message and the event name first.
  • Include date, time, place and how to get more information.
  • Use a strong image and limited text.
  • Export in print-ready format with correct size and margins.

Worked example

A flyer for a community cleanup

Headline: "Clean up Maple Park, Saturday 9 a.m."

Image: neighbors in gloves with bags.

Details: bring gloves. We provide bags and snacks.

Action: scan the code to register.

Check: ask a friend to read it for five seconds and tell you what it is.

3 Study an example

Example scenario

A community group designs a flyer with a bold event name, a clear date and place and a short line about why to attend. It fills the event.

4 Apply it and download

  1. Plan the information to include.
  2. Design the flyer.
  3. Export a print-ready file.

Worksheet Brand style guide templateOpen, print or save as PDF

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