HOW CAN
I MAKE
SOMETHING
LOOK GOOD
FAST?
RUN FOR SOMETHING / CANVA
MARCH 28, 2017
Use the toolbar to select a font
from our list of uploaded fonts.
Page 5 of this document outlines
suggested font choices.
Once you are finished editing the
text, select the ‘Download’ option
from the top toolbar. For web use
save the image as PNG — for print
use select PDF.
To edit the text, click on the area
you would like to change, delete
the words and type your own.
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CUSTOMIZE YOUR TEXT
Select the UPLOADS
tab on the toolbar to the
right.
Now click on the
‘Upload your own
images’ button.
Once you select a photo
from your computer it
will appear under the
green button.
Click the image to add it
to your asset.
Move the photo behind your text
by clicking the ‘Arrange’ button
on the top toolbar and click ‘Back’
until the text appears in front of
the image.
With the image still selected, click
and hold one of the corners and
drag until the desired size. Active
corners will turn blue. Click and
hold the photo to move it in a
desired location.
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ADD PHOTOS
Roboto
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Roboto
Montserrat
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Montserrat
Fabrica
http://studiofaculty.com
/archive/fabrica/
Familiar
https://www.fontsquirrel.com
/fonts/familiar-pro
Palanquin
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Palanquin
Roboto Slab
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Roboto+Slab
Chunk
https://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
/chunk
Linden Hill
https://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
/linden-hill
Josefin Slab
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Josefin+Slab
Tenor
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Tenor+Sans
OSWALD
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Oswald
LEAGUE GOTHIC
https://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
/league-gothic
FJALLA
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Fjalla
ANTON
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Anton
YANONE KAFFEESATZ
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Yanone+Kaffeesatz
MARCH 17, 2017
CHOOSE YOUR FONT
Friendly
All Friendly fonts can be used for
headlines. Subheadlines should be
the same font in a smaller size.
Friendly fonts cast a wide audience
net, but are especially appropriate
with a younger audience, or when
desiring a light-hearted tone.
Use Friendly fonts for all body copy.
They are more readable than those in
the Classy and Protest categories.
Classy
All Classy fonts can be used for
headlines. Subheadlines should be
the same font in a smaller size.
Classy fonts are great if you’re
reaching out to an older audience, a
business-professional audience, or
you’re desiring a serious tone.
Use Friendly fonts for all body copy.
They are more readable than those in
the Classy and Protest categories.
All Protest fonts can be used for
headlines. Subheadlines should be
the same font in a smaller size.
Protest fonts create a bold, emphatic
statement. They should be used when
the message needs to be a rallying
cry against an injustice.
Use Friendly fonts for all body copy.
They are more readable than those in
the Classy and Protest categories.
Protest
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CHOOSE YOUR COLOR SCHEME
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COLOR SCHEME 01
#0F68D3
R: 15
G: 105
B: 212
#0F68D3
R: 15
G: 105
B: 212
#867DE2
R: 134
G: 125
B: 226
#000000
R: 0
G: 0
B: 0
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
#7CD7FC
R: 125
G: 214
B: 252
#271055
R: 39
G: 16
B: 85
#FFE21A
R: 255
G: 226
B: 26
#EC008B
R: 0
G: 100
B: 0
#F4F0E1
R: 244
G: 240
B: 255
#67D37B
R: 103
G: 211
B: 123
#ED1C23
R: 237
G: 28
B: 36
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
#F4A3BF
R: 245
G: 163
B: 191
#ED1C23
R: 237
G: 28
B: 36
#7CD6FC
R: 125
G: 214
B: 252
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
#ED1C23
R: 237
G: 28
B: 36
#00ADF0
R: 0
G: 173
B: 240
#E12E16
R: 225
G: 46
B: 22
#05285B
R: 5
G: 41
B: 92
COLOR SCHEME 06
COLOR SCHEME 02 COLOR SCHEME 07
COLOR SCHEME 03
COLOR SCHEME 04
COLOR SCHEME 05
COLOR SCHEME 08
COLOR SCHEME 09
COLOR SCHEME 10
VOLUNTEER!
SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER! VOLUNTEER!
SIGN UP SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER!
VOLUNTEER!
SIGN UP
SIGN UP
SIGN UP
SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER!
VOLUNTEER!
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
#FFF200
R: 255
G: 242
B: 0
#FF751D
R: 255
G: 117
B: 29
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
#6D2248
R: 109
G: 34
B: 72
#06285B
R: 5
G: 41
B: 92
#00ADEF
R: 0
G: 173
B: 240
VOLUNTEER!
VOLUNTEER!
SIGN UP
SIGN UP
#000000
R: 0
G: 0
B: 0
#ED1C24
R: 237
G: 28
B: 36
SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER!
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
TAKE A SMART PHOTO
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Orientation
Adds or takes away light. Balances the light with the dark.Brightness Contrast
Rule of 3
rds
Square and
Horizontal
are preferred.
Leave space
for text on one
side over the
background.
Frame subject
toward the top
or side of the
photo about
1/3 away from
the edge of the
photograph.
Watch out for
the edges and
overlapping.
Don’t split your
message.
Avoid being too
close or cut off
from the edge.
Adjust each to distinguish subject from the background
BEST PRACTICES
• Document successful filters/settings to keep campaign photos consistent.
• Best times of day for natural lighting are mid-morning or early evening.
• When focusing on a specific subject, shoot against simple background.
• Avoid clutter in background where you intend to place text.
• If shooting on phone, don’t use zoom as this degrades the image.
• Always shoot various angles of a shot, then choose best result.
• Don’t overuse filters that utilize unnecessary contrast & saturation.
• Photo edits should be applied to photo prior to applying text or logos.
BONUS TIP: For good, royalty-free photos, use www.unsplash.com
BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR PROJECT!
PHOTO EDITING APPS
• iPhone Photo
Best Filters: Tonal, Transfer, Instant
• Google Photos (Android Phones)
Best Filters: West, Metro, Reel
• VSCO
Best (Free) Filters: M5, A10, A4
All above apps are equipped with more complex
editing options such as exposure, contrast,
brightness, saturation, etc.
TAKE A BETTER PHOTO
Use the toolbar to select a font
from our list of uploaded fonts.
Page 5 of this document outlines
suggested font choices.
Once you are finished editing the
text, select the ‘Download’ option
from the top toolbar. For web use
save the image as PNG — for print
use select PDF.
To edit the text, click on the area
you would like to change, delete
the words and type your own.
3
RUN FOR SOMETHING / CANVA.COM
CUSTOMIZE YOUR TEXT
Select the UPLOADS
tab on the toolbar to the
right.
Now click on the
‘Upload your own
images’ button.
Once you select a photo
from your computer it
will appear under the
green button.
Click the image to add it
to your asset.
Move the photo behind your text
by clicking the ‘Arrange’ button
on the top toolbar and click ‘Back’
until the text appears in front of
the image.
With the image still selected, click
and hold one of the corners and
drag until the desired size. Active
corners will turn blue. Click and
hold the photo to move it in a
desired location.
4
RUN FOR SOMETHING / CANVA.COM
ADD PHOTOS
Roboto
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Roboto
Montserrat
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Montserrat
Fabrica
http://studiofaculty.com
/archive/fabrica/
Familiar
https://www.fontsquirrel.com
/fonts/familiar-pro
Palanquin
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Palanquin
Roboto Slab
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Roboto+Slab
Chunk
https://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
/chunk
Linden Hill
https://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
/linden-hill
Josefin Slab
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Josefin+Slab
Tenor
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Tenor+Sans
OSWALD
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Oswald
LEAGUE GOTHIC
https://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com
/league-gothic
FJALLA
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Fjalla
ANTON
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Anton
YANONE KAFFEESATZ
https://fonts.google.com
/specimen/Yanone+Kaffeesatz
MARCH 17, 2017
CHOOSE YOUR FONT
Friendly
All Friendly fonts can be used for
headlines. Subheadlines should be
the same font in a smaller size.
Friendly fonts cast a wide audience
net, but are especially appropriate
with a younger audience, or when
desiring a light-hearted tone.
Use Friendly fonts for all body copy.
They are more readable than those in
the Classy and Protest categories.
Classy
All Classy fonts can be used for
headlines. Subheadlines should be
the same font in a smaller size.
Classy fonts are great if you’re
reaching out to an older audience, a
business-professional audience, or
you’re desiring a serious tone.
Use Friendly fonts for all body copy.
They are more readable than those in
the Classy and Protest categories.
All Protest fonts can be used for
headlines. Subheadlines should be
the same font in a smaller size.
Protest fonts create a bold, emphatic
statement. They should be used when
the message needs to be a rallying
cry against an injustice.
Use Friendly fonts for all body copy.
They are more readable than those in
the Classy and Protest categories.
Protest
5
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CHOOSE YOUR COLOR SCHEME
6
RUN FOR SOMETHING / CANVA.COM
COLOR SCHEME 01
#0F68D3
R: 15
G: 105
B: 212
#0F68D3
R: 15
G: 105
B: 212
#867DE2
R: 134
G: 125
B: 226
#000000
R: 0
G: 0
B: 0
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
#7CD7FC
R: 125
G: 214
B: 252
#271055
R: 39
G: 16
B: 85
#FFE21A
R: 255
G: 226
B: 26
#EC008B
R: 0
G: 100
B: 0
#F4F0E1
R: 244
G: 240
B: 255
#67D37B
R: 103
G: 211
B: 123
#ED1C23
R: 237
G: 28
B: 36
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
Example
#F4A3BF
R: 245
G: 163
B: 191
#ED1C23
R: 237
G: 28
B: 36
#7CD6FC
R: 125
G: 214
B: 252
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
#ED1C23
R: 237
G: 28
B: 36
#00ADF0
R: 0
G: 173
B: 240
#E12E16
R: 225
G: 46
B: 22
#05285B
R: 5
G: 41
B: 92
COLOR SCHEME 06
COLOR SCHEME 02 COLOR SCHEME 07
COLOR SCHEME 03
COLOR SCHEME 04
COLOR SCHEME 05
COLOR SCHEME 08
COLOR SCHEME 09
COLOR SCHEME 10
VOLUNTEER!
SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER! VOLUNTEER!
SIGN UP SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER!
VOLUNTEER!
SIGN UP
SIGN UP
SIGN UP
SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER!
VOLUNTEER!
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
#FFF200
R: 255
G: 242
B: 0
#FF751D
R: 255
G: 117
B: 29
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
#6D2248
R: 109
G: 34
B: 72
#06285B
R: 5
G: 41
B: 92
#00ADEF
R: 0
G: 173
B: 240
VOLUNTEER!
VOLUNTEER!
SIGN UP
SIGN UP
#000000
R: 0
G: 0
B: 0
#ED1C24
R: 237
G: 28
B: 36
SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER!
#FFFFFF
R: 255
G: 255
B: 255
TAKE A SMART PHOTO
7
RUN FOR SOMETHING / CANVA.COM
Orientation
Adds or takes away light. Balances the light with the dark.Brightness Contrast
Rule of 3
rds
Square and
Horizontal
are preferred.
Leave space
for text on one
side over the
background.
Frame subject
toward the top
or side of the
photo about
1/3 away from
the edge of the
photograph.
Watch out for
the edges and
overlapping.
Don’t split your
message.
Avoid being too
close or cut off
from the edge.
Adjust each to distinguish subject from the background
BEST PRACTICES
• Document successful filters/settings to keep campaign photos consistent.
• Best times of day for natural lighting are mid-morning or early evening.
• When focusing on a specific subject, shoot against simple background.
• Avoid clutter in background where you intend to place text.
• If shooting on phone, don’t use zoom as this degrades the image.
• Always shoot various angles of a shot, then choose best result.
• Don’t overuse filters that utilize unnecessary contrast & saturation.
• Photo edits should be applied to photo prior to applying text or logos.
BONUS TIP: For good, royalty-free photos, use www.unsplash.com
BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR PROJECT!
PHOTO EDITING APPS
• iPhone Photo
Best Filters: Tonal, Transfer, Instant
• Google Photos (Android Phones)
Best Filters: West, Metro, Reel
• VSCO
Best (Free) Filters: M5, A10, A4
All above apps are equipped with more complex
editing options such as exposure, contrast,
brightness, saturation, etc.
TAKE A BETTER PHOTO
