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Day 8: Canva Magic Studio - Design a Social Media Graphic with AI Assistance

Hey, crew! Day 8’s here, and I’m diving into Canva’s Magic Studio to design a social media graphic with AI help. My Wix site’s my log, and today’s about making my challenge look good—let’s craft some visual fire!

Objective

Today, I’ll use Canva’s Magic Studio AI to create one social media graphic—like a promo for my Wix blog— blending auto-generated elements with my tweaks. It’s all about eye-catching design, logged for posterity.

Step 1: Set Up Canva

• Go to canva.com and sign up free (or log in—email’s quick).

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• From the homepage, click “Create a Design” > “Instagram Post” (1080x1080px works everywhere).

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• In the editor, look for “Magic Studio” tools (sidebar or top bar—free tier’s got plenty).

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Step 2: Design with AI

• Click “Magic Design” and prompt: “Promo graphic for my AI challenge blog, techy vibe, blue tones.”

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• AI generates a layout—text, shapes, maybe a stock image (think circuits or laptops).

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• Tweak it: Edit text to “30 Days of AI—Follow My Journey!” (bold font, 30pt), swap stock for a Wix screenshot (upload via Add > Image), adjust colors (blue gradients).

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• Add flair—use “Magic Erase” to nix a distracting element or “Magic Write” for a tagline: “AI + Me = Epic.”

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Step 3: Log It on Your Wix Site

• Wix Blog—new post: “Day 8: Canva’s AI Graphic Glow.”

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• Write: “Designed a blog promo with Canva’s Magic Studio—AI layout, my spin. Took 45 mins—visuals leveled up!” Embed the graphic (Add > Image).

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• Publish—Day 8’s shining!

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Step 4: Reflect and Update

• Homepage: “Days Completed: 8/30”—update tracker.

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• Takeaway: “Canva’s AI is a design shortcut—love the polish.” Keeps it honest.

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Time Check

• 45-60 minutes: 10 for setup, 20 for designing, 15-20 for blogging. Artsy and efficient.

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Challenge Tie-In

• This graphic’s perfect for Day 3’s Buffer or Day 4’s Later—visual ammo for my social push!

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Your Move

Hit Canva and try that promo prompt—or design something else (Day 1 tease?). What’s your style—bold, sleek? Share your creation, and we’ll keep it rocking!