Practicing My Layout Skills in Canva

 This week, I spent time practicing my layout design skills in Canva, and it actually taught me a lot about what makes a magazine look clean and professional. I’ve used Canva before for smaller projects, but this time I learned how to use it more seriously.

I began by exploring Canva’s layout tools, especially the grid lines that help align text and images. That made my designs look more balanced and organized. I practiced layering text boxes, images, and shapes to make it look like a real magazine page. It was cool to see how a small change, like moving the headline slightly or changing the font size, could completely improve the design.

I also worked on combining different fonts and colors to make my layout stand out. I learned that using a bold font for titles and a simple one for smaller text makes everything easier to read. I added shapes and color accents to highlight important details, just like professional magazines do.

At first, I used one of Canva’s templates, but then I customized it so it fit my theme better. That made my layout feel more original and creative. Now I understand that design is really about guiding the reader’s eye making sure people notice what you want them to first.

Overall, practicing in Canva helped me gain confidence in my design skills. I’m starting to see how much thought goes into layouts and how every element has a purpose. It’s definitely harder than it looks, but once I got the hang of it, it became really fun.