SSWConsulting · ae-cher-ssw · Dec 13, 2023 · Dec 13, 2023 · Dec 13, 2023 · Dec 13, 2023
diff --git a/categories/design-and-presentation/rules-to-better-designers.md b/categories/design-and-presentation/rules-to-better-designers.md
@@ -14,4 +14,5 @@ index:
 - user-journey-mapping
 - show-version-numbers
 - photoshop-generative-fill
+- when-to-use-canva
 ---
diff --git a/categories/marketing-and-video/rules-to-better-social-media-for-business.md b/categories/marketing-and-video/rules-to-better-social-media-for-business.md
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ index:
 - image-standard-sizes-on-social-media
 - type-of-content-marketing-you-should-post
 - use-memes-as-part-of-your-business-social-media-content
+- when-to-use-canva
 - consistent-content-across-social-media
 - re-purpose-your-pillar-content-for-social-media
 - posts-with-images-are-more-engaging

diff --git a/rules/when-to-use-canva/bad-social.png b/rules/when-to-use-canva/bad-social.png
diff --git a/rules/when-to-use-canva/good-meme.png b/rules/when-to-use-canva/good-meme.png
diff --git a/rules/when-to-use-canva/rule.md b/rules/when-to-use-canva/rule.md
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+---
+type: rule
+title: Content - Do you know when to use Canva?
+uri: when-to-use-canva
+authors:
+  - title: Asher Paris
+    url: https://ssw.com.au/asher-paris
+related:
+  - use-memes-as-part-of-your-business-social-media-content
+  - do-you-use-photoshop-artboards-to-create-campaign-images
+  - photoshop-generative-fill
+  - figma-uses
+  - use-memes-as-part-of-your-business-social-media-content
+  - posts-with-images-are-more-engaging
+created: 2023-12-13T13:42:55.753Z
+archivedreason: null
+guid: b9f9a660-5eab-4f6c-af8f-a9f35cd45df2
+---
+
+Canva is an intuitive online tool for creating images and crafty digital designs and is particularly effective for designing engaging social media memes. However, it's not always the right tool for every design need. Which is why it's important to use Canva along aside design tools like Adobe, Figma and from time to time AI image generators.
+
+<!--endintro-->
+
+# Canva for Social Media: Best Practices
+
+For intricate and complex designs requiring advanced editing or branding designers, professional software like Figma, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is more appropriate. Do not use AI-generated images for social media content, as the current quality is difficult to match to our professional style. (Note: This may be updated as AI imaging technology evolves).
+
+::: bad
+![Figure: Bad example - Using Canva for a complex design](bad-social.png)
+:::
+
+Canva is great for creating memes due to its vast library of images, icons, and easy-to-use text overlay features. When crafting memes for social media, Canva’s templates can be a quick and effective starting point.
+
+::: good
+![Figure: Good example - Canva to create simple memes](good-meme.png)
+:::