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August 22, 2023

Utilizing Canva and OptiSigns Designer App: Streamline Your Digital Signage with Templates

Creating captivating digital signage can be a challenging and time-consuming task, but leveraging the power of templates can simplify the process. With OptiSigns and Canva, you have access to an extensive library of templates that can be customized to suit your brand's needs. In this blog post, we'll discuss the benefits of using templates in your digital signage, explore some examples, and explain why OptiSigns and Canva are the perfect tools to get started.

OptiSigns' Extensive Template Library

OptiSigns offers over a thousand professionally designed templates, covering a wide range of themes and occasions, from holidays and events to promotional materials. These templates serve as a starting point, allowing you to quickly create eye-catching digital signage that caters to your specific needs.

Seamless Integration with Canva

OptiSigns is proud to integrate with Canva, one of the leading design platforms, to provide an even more extensive library of templates. As the only digital sign provider with a listing in Canva, OptiSigns makes it easy to push your designs directly to your digital signage. This integration allows you to harness the power of Canva's user-friendly design tools and vast template library while enjoying the convenience of OptiSigns' digital signage management.

The Benefits of Using Templates

Templates can significantly streamline your digital signage creation process, offering several key advantages:

Faster Content Creation: With pre-designed templates, you can quickly create visually appealing digital signage, saving time and effort.

Easy Adoption: Even without design expertise, templates make it simple to produce professional-quality content.

User-friendly Editors: Both OptiSigns and Canva offer intuitive design editors, making it easy to customize templates to match your brand's aesthetics.

Template Examples and Customization

Let's explore some examples of templates you can find in the OptiSigns and Canva libraries, along with ideas for customization:

Seasonal Promotions: Use holiday-themed templates to announce special deals or events, adjusting colors and text to align with your brand identity.

Employee Recognition: Celebrate employee achievements with customizable templates that feature the honoree's photo, name, and accomplishment.

Menu Boards: Use templates to create visually appealing digital menu boards, adjusting font styles, images, and colors to match your restaurant's theme.

Event Announcements: Customize event templates with your event's details, images, and branding elements to attract attention and drive attendance.

Why Choose OptiSigns and Canva

OptiSigns and Canva provide a powerful combination to streamline your digital signage creation process. By leveraging their extensive template libraries and user-friendly design tools, you can quickly create professional, eye-catching content. To help you get started, we offer the following support articles:

Using OptiSigns Designer App

Using Canva with OptiSigns

With OptiSigns and Canva, you have access to a wealth of templates and design tools that make creating digital signage a breeze. By choosing these platforms, you can save time, ensure consistent branding, and create visually appealing content with ease. Explore the vast template libraries and intuitive design editors offered by OptiSigns and Canva, and transform your digital signage experience today

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