{"id":3000,"date":"2021-05-30T22:12:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T02:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifiedblog.wpengine.com\/?p=3000"},"modified":"2024-03-14T05:25:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T09:25:10","slug":"how-to-make-lightining-fast-designs-on-simplified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/how-to-make-lightining-fast-designs-on-simplified","title":{"rendered":"Lightning Fast Design on Simplified"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creating stunning and visually appealing graphics is a tough process, once which comes from years of practice. But sometimes even the most brilliant designers need smart tools to meet their deadlines! We have compiled a simple guide for you to start designing visually attractive graphics with lightning speed on Simplified<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Source: kc-communications.com<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/span>What do you need to start creating visually appealing designs, fast?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

All you need is a stable Internet connection and your laptop!<\/strong> You are ready to start using Simplified Lightning – read our guide below to know how you can stay on top of all your projects with Simplified.<\/p>\n

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Source: forbes.com<\/p><\/div>\n

With Simplied Lightning, all your design wishes are one click away!<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>How Will Simplified Lightning Help Me?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • Meet your deadlines on time, with the same visual appeal!<\/li>\n
  • Easily design minimal shapes and text without always dragging your cursor to the left sidebar.<\/li>\n
  • Every element you need in your design, in one drop down menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Bonus:<\/strong> Designing Content For Social Media In 3 Simple Steps!<\/a><\/p>\n

    <\/span>How Do I Start Using Simplified Lightning?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Step 1<\/strong>: Hold down the “Command \u2318” and “K” buttons on your keyboard.<\/p>\n

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    Step 2<\/strong>: Choose the elements you want to start designing with from the drop down menu.<\/p>\n

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    TIP: If you already know which element you want to start with, type it into the search bar to begin!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    TIP: Share the link to your design with your teammates so that they can pitch in and review your design.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/span>Create Designs Using Simplified Lightning<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Whether you want to start designing a social media post<\/a> or a ad campaign, Simplified Lightning is the way to go! Find inspiration, choose templates, edit text – all on one platform!<\/p>\n

    Bonus:<\/strong> Social Media Accounts to Follow Today For Some Design Inspo<\/a><\/p>\n

    <\/span>To get you started, let’s design a feed ad together!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> Hold down \u2318K and choose “Background Image” from the drop down menu.<\/p>\n

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    Step 2<\/strong>: Browse some cool photographs (or upload your own!) and select one for you artboard.<\/p>\n

    TIP: Type in keywords if you want a particular background image, for example – nature, trees, green.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Step 3<\/strong>: Add some text! Choose whether you want “Heading Text” or “Normal Text” for your design.<\/p>\n

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    There you go! Your minimal social media ad is ready to save and share!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    TIP: Your design can be resized to fit any other platform’s dimensions even after you choose a preset!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/span>Other Useful Keyboard Shortcuts on Simplified<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Now that you know that Simplified Lightning is \u2318K, what other keyboard shortcuts are helpful when you’re designing on Simplified?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/span>Accessing Keyboard Shortcuts<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> On the left sidebar of your artboard, scroll all the way to the bottom till you find “Keyboard Shortcuts”.<\/p>\n

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    Step 2<\/strong>: The right sidebar will show you all of the keyboard shortcuts that you can use while designing!<\/p>\n

    TIP: Use \u2318Z to undo and \u2318Y to redo! These shortcuts will save you time and errors!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Bonus:<\/strong> How Previewing Projects Improves Your Design<\/a><\/p>\n

    Watch this short video by Simplified and harness the power of lightning fast design!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/youtu.be\/YBjKfZ7Ewx4<\/p>\n

    What’s the hold up? The design of your dreams is waiting for you on Simplified<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n