11/15/24

Week 3- Day 5- Editing Design Board Materials in Photoshop and Canva

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Today, I demonstrate how to enhance our design boards by adding real samples and adjusting colors using Canva. I show how to upscale images, remove backgrounds, and manipulate objects to create visually appealing boards. Viewers are encouraged to experiment with different elements and share their creations. Design Board Creation and Editing

Flatlay Material Board Prompt Guide

Objective:

To efficiently create and edit design boards using Canva and Photoshop, ensuring accurate representation of design concepts.

Key Steps

1. Replacing Images in Canva:

- Open Canva and access the design board.

- Upload new images to replace existing placeholders.

- Use tools like Magic Eraser, Background Remover, and Magic Grab to edit and refine the design.

2. Editing Images in Photoshop:

- Open Photoshop and import the design board.

- Use tools like Marquee Tool, Object Selection Tool, and Transform to edit and manipulate images.

- Utilize Fill Color, Hue and Saturation adjustments, and Colorize options to change colors and add overlays.

Cautionary Notes

- Ensure image quality is suitable for editing to avoid blurry or pixelated results.

- Be mindful of layering and transparency settings to maintain the integrity of textures and shadows in the design.

Tips for Efficiency

- Organize images and design elements in separate layers for easy editing and manipulation.

- Experiment with different tools and adjustments to achieve the desired design outcome.

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