Create an Interactive Magazine Using Free Online Tools (Canva and Issuu)

In this course, you'll discover the basics of creating a beautiful, interactive magazine. First, we'll learn to create a simple layout using a (free!) graphic design tool, then send our magazine to a free, interactive magazine platform to bring it to life.

In this class you will learn how to:

• Create a magazine spread using a free graphic design site (Canva)
• Customize and design a simple, yet beautiful layout including photos and text
• Export your project
• Bring your content to life by uploading your project to a free, digital publishing site (Issuu)

Sample Project

I created this short magazine to share a few of my favorite places in Spain. Click on the arrows below to check out the example. This project could easily be expanded to include more places, reflections on my trip, lists of favorite places, and more! 

Credits

• Introduction Video Music: Artist: Nicolai Heidlas, Title: Warm Lights

• Course Introduction
• Before You Begin: Materials Needed and a Few Tips for Success
• Creating Your Magazine: Getting Started with Canva
• Creating Your Magazine: Making it Your Own Part 1
• Creating Your Magazine: Making it Your Own Part 2
• Exporting Your Project in Canva
• Publishing Your Magazine to Issuu and Course Wrapup