How to make posters for any occasion

In this video, you’ll learn how to design a stunning poster that’ll brighten up a room or keep an audience informed. We’ll cover how to add fonts and graphic elements, as well as design tricks to make your poster stand out from the crowd.

If you’re keen to make a poster for your home or business, we’ve got plenty of tips and poster templates to help you make amazing looking posters.

💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
► How to create a poster on Canva
► Posters for different purposes
► How to add elements to a poster
► How to add a call to action to a poster

⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:37 What you will learn today
01:04 What is a poster
01:18 Difference between a poster and a Flyer
01:51 Templates to make posters in Canva
02:19 How to create a poster from Canva's pre-designed templates
04:36 How to choose the right font for a poster
05:12 How to print a poster
05:51 How to create a poster from scratch with Canva
07:41 Importance of hierarchies within the design
09:10 Summary

Beau is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Sydney, Australia. Passionate about working across both digital and print, he has amassed a range of experience across these mediums. He is a strong believer in the importance of the design process to deliver the right result, and achieve clear and effective communication between the client and the consumer.

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[TruJuLoMedia]

I’ve been looking for a year-at-a-glance poster for my office. I wanted lined boxes and couldn’t find any on Etsy. Then this popped up and I designed my own! I’m going to print and laminate it so I can use dry erase markers. Thanks for the inspiration!

[duncanmwai]

This information is free. Thank you Canva.

[haryank]

Such an excellent tutorial. I got a new perspective and leant about the effect of font size/type and place on the mind. Thanks! 😀

[ishasingh]

great video! I might try to make a poster for a local metal show i wont get to attend... and therefore can't stop thinking of! Also, I really liked that the difference between posters and flyers was explained.

[LaurenLamptey]

Thank you for the inspiration! Super helpful 🥰

[abrahampetrow]

background music is too distracting, couldn't watch. I'm sure it is a good video.

[Maugrim]

I will give this a go. I want to edit my own photo of my artwork and make it into a poster and/or Christmas card. Thanks for the inspiring examples, Canva.

[nighthiker]

You have come across very well, and clear, I'm planning a marketing campaign in the future.

[DesignMyWebWorld]

WOW! so well explained. Thank you so much for sharing

[hakimyunus]

thanks man,
now i'm feeling more confidence to create poster for my assignment

[johannessburgjohan]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I am going to make a poster for a charity event.

[maryamkhan]

ilove your work high five love canva and amazing video i always made ugly posters but now after this helpfull tutorial i mae super nice ones thank you canva and beau

[ElvaCardenas-sc]

Working on creating a poster to advertise line dance classes.

[IlI]

wow, this is so informative! and FREE!

[prachiipachauli]

Quick question being an aspiring graphic designer, big posters made on Canva doesn't pixelate while printing ?

[quirkystar]

what is the background music in the video during the introduction?

[DL_]

cut that background music. why do people who create videos do this???

[BunnyBearFun]

The flip button changed every thing I didn't even know there was onel

[bhavanaartandcraft]

Heyyy hi i am starting my new business so i am looking for a good poster so could u say from which app to do so

[maryamkhan]

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