How To Make Social Media Templates

[@abiconnick]

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[@thedeanscottshow]

You are an amazing young women. Been in this business for 27 years making enough to support 4 kids alone doing this at home in PJs and can hardly tell people how or teach bc I move too fast. You millennials are fabulous with your knowledge of social channels and and putting videos together (slowing yourselves down) to help everyone in the industry and raise the bar in design overall.

[@abiconnick]

Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot 😊😊

[@Spyhydro]

Ya right! you probably have a rich husband so you go around telling people who have a business so people will think you are a self made business woman. I call bullshit what's your site an what is your net income. What was your profile gain in the first year of your business?? Don't just tell us what your husband makes either

[@Glowstick24]

I've been wondering how people create Canva templates. Nice!

[@bernardbleich]

I absolutely love how you explain the intricacies of creating editable templates, super insightful! I've been playing around with canva too, but also using another tool called boost app social It has some wicked AI writing tools that can craft captions and descriptions in seconds, really saves my time and helps me stay consistent with my posts!

[@nathaliecammeron]

Yesss! I’m using that app too! The hashtags and quotes library in there are so clutch.

[@andreavasquez11]

You have to be kidding me! I was searching for a video like this three days ago and this show up today, thank you for what you do for the design community! 😍

[@creativesabika74]

U r a very honest and helping person I hv ever seen.U make complex things so easy and provide great value to designers like me.

[@meganstevens9335]

I literally just had a client enquire about this! Perfect timing... thank you!

[@firasmoussa]

I use photoshop for all my designs, but this is a nice perspective to see your take on it

[@FizzDesign]

AMAZING AS ALWAYS THANKYOU SO MUCH

[@kittymonsta_pt6209]

Can we have more of these types of videos? Its so enjoyable watching your whole process and also super inspiring. Literally went to work with a fresh headapace after watching your video ❤❤

[@abiconnick]

Absolutely!! I'll make a note of it for future videos :)

[@alexandervanlohen4229]

your content is by far the best i have seen so far - simply A-Game! Thank you !

[@abiconnick]

Appreciate the kind words,, thank you! 😊 ( a lot of effort goes into the videos, so it's nice to hear!)

[@soymarlinduran]

I love Canva because it helps to create my designs just the way I want it! Thanks for sharing this, Abi.

[@DemiSamurai]

This video is definitely what I needed to level up my design game. Thank you Abi for sharing this!!

[@abiconnick]

I’m glad this has helped! X

[@yohanapais9287]

I have been searching for videos that show the process but never found one, thanks Abi!

[@abiconnick]

Wahoo, glad this video has helped!

[@hibaz5157]

THANK YOU GIRL!! I've been wanting to start learning about editable templates

[@the_graphical_journey]

This video is a mini course in itself. Abi you are such a wonderful designer and person too. Love your videos. Get to learn a lot from them and also get inspired ❤

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful 😊 Thank you for the kind words!

[@KamiAlicja]

Thank you! I was wondering how others create social media templates and now i can actually feel confident when creating it! 😊

[@siwoljimin440]

youre so creative pls i admire you 💗

[@mariamangion21]

Your videos are amazing! I love them so much 🤍 You are so precious and have a positive impact on my day, every time you upload! You live life with a huge purpose, which I love 🥺 Can't wait to watch!

[@moonlightcutiee]

I am currently an animation student in university and recently I’ve been learning design on the side. It’s super inspiring to see your design process and I am having so much fun implementing my animation knowledge into graphic design. Thank you so much for sharing your design process you are so talented!✨💕

[@abiconnick]

Aw thank you! Really appreciate this comment💛 So glad the videos have been helpful, wish you all the best with your degree!

[@teganmoss9596]

What different style photo I haven't seen one like this your designs always blow me away, so inspiring

[@mbalisimelane7159]

I just love your work. I've been learning a lot from your channel. with love all the way from South Africa

[@giesellealfaro849]

love the graphics!!

[@julia-mi8ct]

I love learning from you! Thank you so much for all the work and insight that you share with the world!

[@erikabirch7024]

I love the idea of Instagram story frames

[@abiconnick]

They are so useful, and just add that little bit of branding to each story!

[@MOHAMMADAREEBOFFICIAL]

You are genius Love from 🇮🇳

[@makaylaboren445]

Great and helpful video! Would love another updated version of this and to especially go over the inputting to cava and creating within there. Thanks!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! Ooh I'll add that to my content list :)

[@stylemazta]

Crucial for story templates is also considering where the profile picture/username and respond textbox/swipe up overlap your actual design...

[@abiconnick]

Yes definitely!

[@drankclaw2095]

Thank you so so so sooooo much for this. Such phenomenal quality for a FREE resource can't believe it. Seriously thank you!

[@abiconnick]

My absolute pleasure, so glad it was helpful!!🧡

[@victoriagillerlain]

As a design student, this video is amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@michellesofiadesign587]

EXTREMELY helpful video in so many ways - thank you so much!

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@lindsaypetricca135]

Love this! To clarify, the purpose of designing them in illustrator was just design them, then you re-designed/copied them over to canva so that the client can edit the individual elements? What part did exporting the pngs from illustrator play?

[@fiannazetteler2376]

I was wondering the same! 😅

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! Yes I find it easier to design the layout in Adobe illustrator as it can be really hard just starting in canva (obviously if you’re happy with going straight into canva then that’s great - just got to work out what works for you). Then for exporting the PNG’s this was to just show a quick way of exporting elements if it needs to be done, like the logos, shadows, patterns, anything on the template that you can’t make in canva etc! If there are more individual elements within your templates then they will need to be exported as PNG’s and added onto canva🧡 then the bits that need to be edited like the background colour in canva can be created on there. I always get a lot of questions about exporting so just wanted to show this too x

[@lindsaypetricca135]

@@abiconnick thank you for explaining that! I thought that was the case but wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing a step. ☺️✨

[@elenaazar4264]

Loved watching this, very creative, informational and most importantly very clear! Thanks for the video, keep it up, we’ll be watching 🤗

[@stevenperceval5928]

Thank you for such a great video, I was following along pretty well but got a little lost toward the end. I will rewatch the video a couple more times to see if I can pick up everything.

[@cameronfowler9451]

This video came just in time. I have a branding project I'm working on and they opted for social media templates instead of me managing them for rn

[@tliving19]

This was perfect! Thank you, exactly what I was looking for to help me with an upcoming client project 🙌🏾

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@MommaCourt3]

Wow, that looks awesome!

[@sohras]

Thanks Abi ❤ Please make more of this video ,with more details, 🙏 love your designs as always was wonderful

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! Have a bunch of cool videos coming up!

[@carinabarros2489]

I struggle so much with Canva =/ this video helped me a lot!!!! Thanks Abi!

[@eleanorjones379]

This is absolutely amazing abi, thank you so much for sharing this!!! I can make social media templates no problem, but I didn't know how to go about them with clients in terms of exportation and editability and had no idea about the asset export feature in Illustrator. This is such a clear tutorial, thank you so much!!! 🥰😊Also for another video are you able to show us how to re-size and export patterns for packaging purposes for clients? xx

[@martynabaran5549]

Omg how much i love your work! Its incredibile! U always surprised me! Ofc in positive way❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! 😊

[@brucesmith6346]

You're top of your game. Lovely work.

[@abiconnick]

Thank you :) Really appreciate it!

[@xsarabxx]

Yes! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you Abi!

[@abiconnick]

You're so welcome! glad it was helpful 😊

[@alissalopez8597]

this video is amazing! so in depth about the actual planning and creative process!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! Glad the video was helpful!!🧡

[@simplyratu]

The best video i have seen yet. Thankyou for sharing this 🙏🏾

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@Tabi1111]

Hi Abi! I love your content so much. I would love to know how you go about choosing which templates to provide to client as part of your package. Thank you in advance if you actually answer this or to anyone else who chimes in! :)

[@mollyeast6753]

Hi Abi, this is such a great video! I just wanted to ask if you could use this process to create editable stickers for the client as well? And when you send over the link, will they need to have canva pro also, as well as their own license for the main typeface used for their branding, for licensing purposes? Thank you!

[@oluyadehelen2414]

I would love to get an answer to this too😟

[@momonatu4998]

Canva Pro I am not sure, but the client always pays for the typeface. Otherwise, he can't use it for his commercial purpose.

[@ifechukwu_onuchukwu]

Great work Abi!!!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you ☺️

[@bettishagov5278]

Thank you Abi, it is exactly what I was looking for!

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@SANJAYSOLANKI-sw3yk]

Window shadow overlay kit thank you

[@abiconnick]

Envato elements

[@Floglo]

Wow gorgeous design!!

[@danielaguevara5593]

You’re just SO TALENTED!!! Thank you!!! I wonder if Pinterest works the same way as IG - trying to find a way to make my products stand out 😊

[@day2daysomm]

Beautiful! Great job, Abi

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! 😊

[@CRAZYCreations37]

Thanks for sharing this process❤️

[@wingsluxe]

Brilliant Abi. Thank you

[@abiconnick]

No Problem 😊

[@mariuxxxx1]

thats great i need it for new client i never focused specifically for instagram thanks for help

[@abiconnick]

My pleasure, glad it was useful!!

[@mariuxxxx1]

@@abiconnick can you share that mock up for me? :P

[@crazyjunglestudios]

you're amazing. Exactly what I was looking for thank you soooo much!!

[@abiconnick]

Glad to be of help! Thank you for the kind words ☺️

[@GoddessBB]

This is very helpful, thank you so much!

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@Habesha.Explained]

What do I need to be doing to be able to do what you're doing? I am so new to this , just used canva before, loved it. If i wanted to start designing social media templates, logo, branding etc... where do I get started ?

[@abiconnick]

Learn Adobe Illustrator, and take some graphic design courses online 😊 This is a good place to start!

[@Habesha.Explained]

@@abiconnick thank you. if you could recommend some courses that are free would be so awesome.

[@MACADDICTRAY]

You’re so talented. I’m praying that you release a course one day

[@abiconnick]

thank you 😊😊 I will be, currently working on one bts now, just takes a lot of time 😅What topic would you like a course on?

[@MACADDICTRAY]

@@abiconnick literally everything 🤣

[@brianm3160]

I was just thinking about this

[@avergajixa6051]

Thank you Abi this was really helpful 😊

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful!

[@warisanesa]

Good ideas and Sharing this video thank you I really appreciate it

[@carinafernandes3013]

Absolutely lvoe it! But what is the font of the logo I am absolutely in love with ittt

[@jeanettemoody8639]

Hi Abi. This was totally awesome! I love your approach and creativity. Are you taking on new small business clients or designing these templates for start-up businesses?

[@abiconnick]

Hi there 👋 Thank you very much, appreciate the kind words! So I only design these templates as part of an add-on/extra within someone's branding packaging, I don't offer this service on it's own 😊But maybe if I had enough interest I would offer it as a stand alone package!

[@oliviabakerr6418]

Hi Abi, thank you so much for this video. Id like to ask a question, do you recommend learning Photoshop alongside my knowledge of illustrator, as i would use illustrator for logos, branding and all then Photoshop for posters, flyers and banners, or would you suggest i just focus on illustrator and learn how to create banners, flyers and everything else in illustrator?

[@halitsanr4439]

Thank you for your efforts !!!

[@abiconnick]

You're welcome!!

[@shimmerychick]

amazing tutorial, thank you so much!

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@makaylaboren445]

More of these videos please!

[@abiconnick]

Absolutely! I will note it down :)

[@feebleh]

Thank you so much! I also really love your designs

[@abiconnick]

Thank you, glad you like the designs, appreciate your kind words 😊

[@annatttterenik9035]

How to add these amazing transparent shadows on the background? Or how to find how to add them on KZbin?

[@karolinerover8020]

I love this. Thanks ❤️

[@iamskinfairy]

You blow my mind

[@abiconnick]

Glad you're enjoying the content, appreciate the support!

[@jjasminekgguk]

I'm obsessed with your designs 😍😍 may I know how would you price social media custom templates for a client? Would love to know your thoughts on this, thanks! Greatly appreciate all your tutorials 🙌🥰

[@surts]

loves it !

[@Monika-tu8rp]

Great video!! What was the font u used in logo?😍

[@farrahmidori]

I do services exactlyike Abi's method.. We'll, we're on sync😉💕

[@alexandervanlohen4229]

And yeah. Please more content just like this :)

[@abiconnick]

I'll keep it coming! 😊

[@Siasebastiao]

Can you please make a video on font customization?

[@shmm3134]

Thank you Abi

[@diraw9396]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing how & what goes behind designing the themes! ❤️ Followed you on Instagram just now! Its such a treat to see your page! 😍

[@abiconnick]

Yay! Thank you! Really appreciate your support! Glad my content can be of help 😊

[@sunsettefu2295]

Omg thank you, love the tutorial.It's really helpful, but if you make a template with canva's free trial, will others still be able to use it after your trial is finished?

[@SavageKya]

Thanks Abi 🙏🏽😁

[@marianabarbas2372]

Hey there Abi! First of all, I just want to say I love your videos, I learn a lot with them ehehe :) Also, i would like to ask you if you could do a video about "how to do presentations for behance"... I´m struggling with it. Thank youuuuuu!

[@sasacecavac]

Great video. So helpful!

[@martavillegaas3604]

First of all, I’m in love with your design style. Big fan here! Question! Do I need canvas pro to upload my own fonts?

[@abiconnick]

Thank you! 😊💛 Yes you do! Funny enough I'm filming an updated version of this video on Wednesday, so should be out in about 2/3 weeks. Keep your eyes peeled 👀

[@abroucha100]

can you please make a video on how you create patterns on illustrator ?

[@sprawkaart6443]

Do your clients need to also have the canva pro in order to use the templates you created (on your pro version), or would they be able to use the free version?

[@sarasoleymani7803]

Thanks for sharing this. do you design the templates again in canva? how can you make edits to png in canva?

[@katkreativaa]

I love the way you edit your videos! What program do you use?

[@tenlee7801]

Hello Abi☺ Can you give a tutorial on how to create social media template for a bubbly person client. I'm having hard time in making colorful template at the same time showing her professional personality. I'm actually a bit confuse too because she don't know how to give a clear brief too.I hope you could give it a go. Thanks!

[@divainspire5063]

True content !!!!

[@Bongani_RSA]

Does the client need a premium subscription on canva to access the template? Im loving the content

[@Dogonabasketballhoop]

No but if you use premium subscription fonts or design elements then they aren’t available for your client unless they have the premium subscription.

[@ju1design56]

@@Dogonabasketballhoop then what's the point on using a premium subscription fonts in the first place. not all clients have subscription :/

[@BrodyJones]

Abbi! You should make a new video about Adobe Express! Its come a loooong way and it integrates Adobe libraries and is free for clients.

[@abiconnick]

Ooo I’ll take a look at it, thank you 😊

[@safiahmed3281]

Amazing work! : )

[@abiconnick]

Thank you!

[@SuperMario024]

Great video, well done!

[@abiconnick]

Thank you ☺️

[@talyshahickerson7281]

Omg!! How gorgeous! Do you offer courses?

[@DailyPraises]

Great tutorial! Very informative.

[@abiconnick]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@reelhighmedia916]

This is great but how do you use the finished product and integrate that into Instagram?? How does one edit the template? Is using Canva necessary? Thx

[@abiconnick]

No Canva isn't necessary at all there are a bunch of other platforms you can use, I actually will be bringing out an updated version of this video in the near future, so keep a look out.

[@chrography]

Great video! Just one thing tho, why not exporting those assets into .svg files instead of .png? Cause with .svg, you'd still have the ability to edit those elements in Canva (such as the colors, size) and without losing the quality too! That's what I always do when I want to export elements from illustrator to Canva.

[@abiconnick]

WHY DID I NEVER THINK OF THIS?!?! of course, it makes perfect sense! I'm actually making an updated version of this video soon, so I will do it then. really appreciate that, thank you 😊

[@chrography]

@@abiconnick I used to export them as png too before, but when I found out about this, it was a life-changing moment haha and btw, we have the same workflow where I always start with photoshop/illustrator before actually making it in Canva lmao, tbh everytime I get a client who wants Canva instead of adobe's, I'll be like "Here we go again.."" 😂😂

[@abiconnick]

@@chrography I knew you could do something similar in Figma, but I didn't know that was possible in Canva, so thank you! haha I can relate to this, heard that far to many times!!!