When you are building your brand, it helps to have designs that look professional, consistent, and easy to create. The truth is, you do not need complicated tools or hours of editing to make that happen. Canva gives you everything you need to create eye-catching visuals quickly, especially when you are designing branded Instagram posts with Canva or showing off your latest project with a realistic mockup.
In this week’s tutorials, I am sharing two simple workflows that will help you create beautiful, branded content in minutes.
- How to make a branded Instagram post in 60 seconds
- How to create mockups quickly using the Canva and Placeit integration
Design Branded Instagram Posts in Just 60 Seconds
Something I often hear from clients is that they want more variety in their feed, but they do not want to lose their brand style. It is easy for things to look inconsistent when you start experimenting with new colors or fonts.
Canva’s Brand Kit makes it simple to create branded Instagram posts that look consistent while still allowing you to refresh your content. In this short tutorial, I show you exactly how to create a branded Instagram post in under a minute using your brand fonts and colors.
Here is the step-by-step process:
- Open a new Instagram Post in Canva
- Apply your Brand Kit so that your fonts and colors are consistent
- Swap in a photo and your headline
- Save it as a Brand template so you can reuse it next time
Pro Tip: Keep adding to your Brand Templates over time and you will build a ready-to-go library of polished, on-brand posts whenever you need them.
Watch Now (3 minutes) How to Make a Branded Instagram Post in 60 Seconds
Make Professional Mockups in Minutes
Mockups are one of my favorite ways to display designs, templates, or products in a realistic setting. They help your audience picture your work in action and instantly elevate the look of your brand.
In this tutorial, I show you how to use the Canva and Placeit integration to make high-quality mockups directly inside Canva. It is a quick and simple process that saves time and keeps your workflow streamlined.
You will learn to:
- Add the app in Canva
- Resize your design for the right fit
- Insert your design and export the mockup
Watch Now (1 minute) How I Make Mockups in Minutes with Canva
This workflow works beautifully for showing off book covers, digital products, or any kind of visual design. It is an easy way to create professional, shareable images without switching between multiple programs.
Ready to Try It?
Try creating your next branded Instagram post or mockup using Canva this week. You will be amazed at how quickly you can create professional, on-brand visuals that capture your style and connect with your audience.
Happy designing!
xo,
Deena