Canva Bootcamp: Design Principles for Non-Designers

You don’t need a design degree to make things look good. This class covers core principles — text, color, alignment, and whitespace — plus accessibility essentials so your designs work for every user. Attendees will leave ready to create a flyer for the upcoming event to share with the class.

Slides: Canva Week 2

Recorded August 25, 2026

Bio

Diana Silveira is a librarian and president of Novare Library Services, where she works with libraries to develop, implement, and utilize technology effectively. Previously, she worked at the Tampa Bay (FL) Library Consortium and the Charlotte Mecklenburg (NC) Library. She has an MLIS from UNC-Greensboro and a BS in psychology from Catawba College. Her book, Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow, is available on Amazon and the Bloomsbury Website.