3. Overview
• Microsoft Designer, a new graphic design tool that
uses AI to create stunning visuals from natural
language descriptions.
• Microsoft Designer is a web app for creating visuals
and graphics available to Microsoft 365 subscribers.
It can generate images and designs using AI to assist
you in creating unique content. Microsoft Designer
is a tool you can use to create items like signs,
invitations, logos, social media posts, website
banners, and much more. You can also use your
images and the built-in design tools to completely
customize your visuals. With templates, shapes,
photos, icons, text styles, and color themes, you can
explore different looks and get the exact design to
fit your project.
4. Overview
• Microsoft Designer is currently available as a
preview on the web. The current preview doesn’t
contain all planned features, but Microsoft seeks
feedback from those with preview access to
improve the tool before it becomes generally
available. Microsoft Designer will then be available
as a free app for Microsoft 365 Personal and
Family subscribers with optional premium paid
features.
• Microsoft Designer is a graphic design app that
helps you create professional-quality social media
posts, invitations, digital postcards, graphics, and
more. It uses AI to create realistic photos and
artwork based on your description.
5. Explore Limitless Creativity with
Templates, Shapes, Photos, Icons, and
More
• Microsoft Designer offers a vast
collection of resources to help you create
designs that stand out. You can explore a
wide range of templates, shapes, photos,
and icons to find the perfect elements for
your project. You can also experiment
with different text styles and color
themes to give your visuals the desired
look and feel.
6. Objective
• Our objective is to learn how to access Microsoft Designer,
create an Outlook account, create a new project and choose
from a variety of templates or create a project from scratch,
use the brand kit feature in Microsoft Designer that allows
you to store a color scheme that’s always available, as well
as your brand’s logo and selected fonts, add your branding
automatically to a variety of Canva posts which saves you
time and energy when creating branded designs, using
prompt descriptions to generate new design is a feature in
Microsoft Designer that allows you to generate unique
images by typing what you want to see, generate anything
from simple icons and patterns, to illustration and artwork,
even so-called imaginary photos or depictions of 3D objects.
7. Benefits of Microsoft designer
Ease of use: Microsoft Designer is easy to use and has a user-friendly interface
that makes it easy to create professional-looking designs.
Professional-looking designs: Microsoft Designer provides a wide range of
templates and design elements that help you create professional-looking designs
quickly and easily.
AI-powered design suggestions: Microsoft Designer uses AI to suggest design
elements that match your content and help you create professional-looking
designs.
Integration with PowerPoint: Microsoft Designer is integrated with PowerPoint,
which allows you to create professional-looking presentation slides quickly and
easily.
Customizable designs: Microsoft Designer allows you to customize your
designs by changing the colors, fonts, and other design elements to match your
brand or style.
8. Free for Microsoft 365
Personal and Family
Subscribers
• Exciting news for
Microsoft 365
Personal and Family
subscribers! Microsoft
Designer will be
available as a free
app. This means you
can use its robust
design capabilities
without additional
cost.
9. Module1:
Getting Started with Microsoft Designer
In this module, you will learn to access Microsoft Designer from Microsoft Edge,
create a new project, and use the Brand Kit to customize your colors and fonts.
10. Topics covered in this module
• Accessing Microsoft Designer:
• Discover how to access Microsoft Designer through Microsoft Edge. Learn the
different ways to launch the application and get started with your design projects.
• Creating a New Project:
• Understand the process of creating a new project in Microsoft Designer. Choose the
correct dimensions, set up page settings, and navigate the user interface.
• Using the Brand Kit:
• Explore the Brand Kit feature in Microsoft Designer, which allows you to customize
colors and fonts for your designs. Learn how to import your brand assets and design
elements to maintain brand consistency across your projects.
11. Microsoft Designer
• Microsoft Designer is the newest graphic design tool on the
market. With a Designer, you can create stunning graphic
designs in no time. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, there is
something for everyone to create eye-catching designs for social
media accounts, businesses, startups, or personal use.
• Microsoft Designer is a part of the Microsoft 365 subscription.
Aside from bundling productivity apps like Word and Excel.
• The company is leveraging DALL-E2 by OpenAI to create realistic
photos and artwork based on your description. You can always
use your images or create a design from scratch with several
editing tools. Microsoft Designer is available as free software to
Microsoft 365 subscribers with optional premium features.
12. Create Outlook Personal Account
1. Visit Outlook Sign-Up Page: Go to the Outlook sign-up page.
2. Choose an Email Address: You can create an address ending with "@outlook.com" or "@hotmail.com.” Click on the option to Get a new email address.
3. Provide Information: Fill in the required information, which typically includes your first and last name, preferred email address, and password. Make sure to create a
strong password that combines letters, numbers, and special characters.
4. Security Information: Set up security information for your account. This might involve providing an alternate email address or phone number to recover your
account if you forget your password or get locked out.
5. Verification: Microsoft will likely ask you to verify your identity. This can be done through a phone number or an alternate email address. Follow the prompts to
receive a verification code and enter it to verify your account.
6. Terms and Conditions: Review and accept the terms and conditions of using the Outlook service.
7. Welcome to Outlook: You should have successfully created your Outlook account after completing these steps.
Click here to follow the link to show the steps simply
13. Accessing Microsoft Designer
1.Login to Account: Log in to your Microsoft account using your credentials. Use an
Outlook account.
2.Web Portal: Navigate to the Microsoft 365 web portal or dashboard once logged in. This
is where you can manage your subscription and access various Microsoft tools and
applications.
3.App Launcher: Look for the "App Launcher" icon, usually represented by a grid of
squares or dots. Click on it to open a menu that displays all the available Microsoft apps.
4.Microsoft Designer: In the app menu, search for "Microsoft Designer" or scroll through
the list to find it. Click on the icon or name to launch the application.
5.Start Designing: Once in Microsoft Designer, you can create graphic designs. You can
either work with your images or use the editing tools provided by the software. The
interface may vary, but you should have access to various design tools and features.
14. Creating a New Project
• Go to the Microsoft Designer website and sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.
• Type a description of the design you want to create in the text box. For example, you can type “A Facebook
post about my new computer shop launch on August 25, 2023” or “A birthday card for my brother Ahmed
with flowers and balloons.”
• Write “Create a professional design for the Microsoft Designer event on 30 September 2023. Incorporate
Microsoft's logo and use a blue, gray, and white color scheme..”.
• Add Images if you want.
• Click the Generate button center of the page.
• Click on the Generate button and wait for a few seconds.
• You will see several design ideas generated by AI based on your description. You can scroll through them and
select the one you like best.
• You can customize your design by changing the text, font, color, layout, and background or adding more
elements. You can also use the Writing Assistant feature to get suggestions for improving your text.
• When you are happy with your design, click the Download button to save it as an image file or share it
directly to your social media platforms.
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15. Using the Brand Kit
A brand kit in Microsoft Designer is a
collection of assets that define a brand's
visual identity. This includes the brand's logo,
colors, fonts, and other design elements. The
brand kit can be used to create consistent
and professional-looking designs.
To create a brand kit in Microsoft Designer,
you can either:
• Use one of the pre-generated brand
palettes.
17. Using the Brand Kit
To create your brand with AI :
1. Use generative AI to create your
logo based on description.
2. Type your brand’s name and
description for what your brand
doing.
3. Click “Generate” and wait few
seconds to choose brand kit from
collection made for you to choose.
18. Using the Brand Kit
Now to will customize your brand you will need to provide the following information:
• Your brand's logo, colors, and fonts.
• Other design elements, such as filters, patterns, and icons.
20. Using the Brand Kit
Once you have created your brand kit, you can save it and use it to create designs in Microsoft
Designer. To do this, open the design you want to customize and select the "Brand Kit" option
from the toolbar. Then, select the brand kit you want to use.
23. Make a brand kit for a company logo
1.Search and Choose a company logo.
2.Define and write a Title for your Brand Kit.
3.Define your brand colors.
4.Choose your brand fonts.
5.Gather other design elements.
6.Create your brand kit.
