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Set Up Your Design

You always want to use the same design style for your carousel. This lets your content stand out and makes it easier for your audience to connect with your brand over time.

Carousel Studio gives you full control over your design in the "Customize" tab. Here's how to set it up.

Use a pre-built theme

Customize tab in Carousel Studio Canva App

If you do not have a brand kit, Carousel Studio has already created themes for you with curated colors, fonts, and layouts that work well together.

Browse the available themes and click one to apply it. This will automatically apply the fonts, colors and layouts for intro, body and end slides. All the carousels you create will use this theme from now on.

What you can customize

All the customization should be done in the "Customize" tab.

Customize options in Carousel Studio

Here's how to set it up:

  1. Background, Text, and Accent Colors
    Customize the primary colors for your carousel, including the background, text, and accent details to perfectly match your brand or aesthetic.

  2. Fonts for Headings and Body Text
    Select distinct fonts for your headings and body content to create hierarchy and express your brand's personality.

  3. Font Sizes for Headings and Body Text
    Adjust the sizes of headings and body text to ensure clarity and visual balance across your slides.

  4. Text Alignment
    Choose whether your text should be left-aligned, centered, or right-aligned to best fit your design preferences.

  5. Background Patterns
    Add depth and interest to your slides with background patterns such as Circles, Lines, or an Image of your choice.

  6. Alternate Background Colors
    Enable alternating light and dark backgrounds for your body slides to help them stand out and capture attention.

  7. Your Name and Social Media Handle
    Easily insert your name and social profiles to personalize your carousel and encourage further engagement.

  8. Layouts for Slides
    Pick from various layout options for your intro, body, and end slides to achieve the perfect flow and presentation.

Preview your new theme

You can preview how the slides will look by scrolling all the way down to the "Layouts" section and clicking "See preview".

Setting slide layouts in Carousel Studio