Design Studio Guide
Learn how to use our powerful customization tool to create stunning designs for your products.
Quick Start
- 1Navigate to any customizable product and click Customize
- 2Use the toolbar on the left to add text or upload images
- 3Customize your design using the editing tools
- 4Save your design and add to cart when ready
Adding & Editing Text
Adding Text
- Click the Text tool in the left sidebar
- Type your text in the text input field
- Click Add Text or press Enter to add it to the canvas
- Click anywhere on the canvas to place your text
Text Formatting Options
Choose from hundreds of Google Fonts or system fonts
Adjust using the slider or input field (16-200px)
Make text bold for emphasis
Italicize text for style
Add underline to text
Align left, center, or right
Choose any color using the color picker
Tip: Double-click any text on the canvas to edit it directly. You can drag, resize, and rotate text objects just like images.
Adding & Editing Images
Uploading Images
- Click the Image tool in the left sidebar
- Click Upload Image or drag and drop files onto the canvas
- Select one or multiple image files from your device
- Images will appear on the canvas and can be moved/resized
Image Editing Tools
Control transparency (0-100%)
Adjust image brightness
Adjust image contrast
Control color intensity
Add blur effect to images
Tip: Click on any image to select it, then use the handles to resize, drag to reposition, or use rotation handles to rotate. Right-click for additional options.
Canvas Navigation
Zoom Controls
Panning
- Hold Space and drag to pan around the canvas
- On mobile, use touch gestures to pan
- Pinch to zoom on mobile devices
Layers Management
Manage multiple elements on your canvas with the Layers panel:
- Show/Hide: Click the eye icon to toggle visibility
- Reorder: Use arrow buttons to move layers up or down
- Select: Click on a layer name to select it on the canvas
- Delete: Select a layer and click the trash icon
Note: Layers at the top appear in front. Use the order controls to change which elements are visible.
Multiple Product Sides
Many products have multiple sides you can customize:
- Click on the side selector (usually at the top or bottom)
- Select the side you want to customize (e.g., Front, Back, Left, Right)
- Each side is saved separately
- Make sure to customize all sides before adding to cart
Safe & Bleed Areas
Safe Area (Green)
Keep all important text and images within the green safe area. Content outside this area may be cut off during printing.
Bleed Area (Red)
The red bleed area shows the maximum printable area. Backgrounds and decorative elements can extend here.
Important: Text and important graphics should always stay within the safe area to ensure they print correctly.
Advanced Features
Browse and use pre-made images from our gallery
Create bulk orders with a spreadsheet for multiple variations
Flip horizontally/vertically and rotate elements
Save your work to continue editing later
Pro Tips
- Save your work frequently
- Use high-resolution images for best quality
- Keep important elements within the safe area
- Preview your design before adding to cart
- Experiment with different fonts and colors