Design Tutorial

Welcome to our online design tutorial hub! Here, you'll find answers to common questions about our online design tool. Whether you're a novice looking to learn the basics or a seasoned user seeking advanced tips and tricks, our tutorials cover everything you need to know. From creating mesmerizing stage backgrounds to crafting stunning digital backdrops for events, our expert-led tutorials will guide you through every step of the process.
Design Tutorial

Video Tutorial

Customizing your backdrop theme

Designer's Playbook

In this section, you'll discover a more in-depth guide on how to use our intuitive online design tool to edit themes or create your own artwork from scratch.

  • 0.1 Text Formatting

    Text vs Text Block

    Select Text to create a textbox with no set width (no text wrapping).

    Select Text Block to create a textbox with a set width and height (text wrapping).

    Text Block

    Text Attributes

    Double-click the text box to edit the text directly.

    From here you can use the Top Tool Bar to adjust the size, style, weight, color, text alignment, spacing and stroke.

    Text Attributes

    Border, Opacity & Shadows

    To access the additional attributes, Select the text layer then click the More Controls Arrow on the right side of the Top Tool Bar.

    From here you can use the Top Tool Bar to adjust the text border thickness & color, opacity, alignment, arrangement, drop shadow.

    Border, Opacity & Shadows
  • 0.2 Adding & Editing Images

    Adding & Swapping Images

    Select the Image Icon on the Side Bar to add an image to the canvas. You can select from the gallery or upload your own.

    To swap out or replace an image on the canvas, select the image, then select the Image Icon on the Top Tool Bar or Pop-up Menu. These options can also be accessed by Right-Clicking on the image.

    From here you can use the Top Tool Bar to adjust the image border thickness & color, opacity, alignment, and arrangement.

    Adding & Swapping Images

    Editing and Deleting Images

    To edit an image, on the Pop-up Menu, select the Pencil Icon. This option can also be accessed by Right-Clicking on the image.

    From here you can use the Editor Tool Bar to remove the Background, Adjust the brightness/contrast/saturation/hue and Crop.

    To delete an image, on the Pop-up Menu, select the Trash Icon.

    Editing & Deleting Images
  • 0.3 Object Formatting

    Creating Shapes

    Use the Shape Icon on the Side Tool bar to add your desired shape. To enlarge the shape proportionally, Hold Shift while dragging the corner Handle.

    Use the Rotation Icon to rotate the shape in any direction.

    From here you can use the Top Tool Bar to adjust the shape border thickness & color, opacity, alignment, and arrangement.

    Creating Shapes

    Duplicating Objects

    To duplicate an Object, Right-Click then select the Clone Object icon.

    Duplicating Objects

    Creating QR Codes

    Select the Barcode Icon to create a Barcode or QR Code. When creating a QR Code, there are (4) kinds to choose from:

    • Business Card
    • Website URL
    • Phone Number
    • Code Data.

    Creating QR Codes

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