Introduction to Kiddo.com

In this section, the speaker introduces Kiddo.com as a design platform that helps create designs quickly and easily, even for those without experience or skills in design.

What is Kiddo.com?

• Kiddo.com is a design platform that allows users to create designs in seconds.

• It offers advanced text editing, magic recoloring, and innovative texture clipping features.

• It provides unlimited content for inspiration and creativity.

Benefits of Using Kiddo.com

• Users can overcome creator's block with the unlimited content available on the platform.

• Templates are available across various styles, such as clothing brands or Y2K style.

• It is suitable for quick designs like food trucks where creative control is desired.

Getting Started with Kiddo.com

This section explains how to get started with Kiddo.com by choosing between a blank canvas, templates, or using the search feature to find specific designs.

Starting Options

• Users can choose to start with a blank canvas or select from various templates.

• The search feature allows users to find specific designs by entering relevant keywords.

Exploring Templates

• Templates cover multiple categories and styles, providing endless options for different design needs.

• Users can open multiple templates simultaneously for comparison and selection.

Customizing Projects on Kiddo.com

This section focuses on customizing projects on Kiddo.com by adjusting dimensions and working with layers.

Adjusting Canvas Size

• Users can change the dimensions of their project based on their requirements (e.g., t-shirt print).

• Canvas size can be adjusted in inches or other units depending on the project needs.

Understanding Layers

• Layers play a crucial role in design as they determine the stacking order of elements.

• Users can select and manipulate individual layers to control the arrangement of design elements.

Working with Text on Kiddo.com

This section highlights the various options available for working with text on Kiddo.com, including changing colors and applying effects.

Customizing Text

• Users can change the color of text, including secondary colors for backgrounds.

• Effects like drop shadow can be applied to enhance the appearance of text.

Magic Coloring

• Magic coloring feature allows users to explore new colorways and overcome creative blocks.

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Changing Colors

In this section, the speaker demonstrates how to change colors in the design app.

Changing Colors

• The speaker shows that by clicking on a color in the design, it can be selected and applied to other elements.

• This feature saves time and avoids the need for manual color matching.

Text Formatting

This section focuses on text formatting options available in the design app.

Border Weight and Font Style

• The Border weight option controls the stroke thickness of text.

• The font styles available in the app were originally created by Heritage type.

• Many of these fonts are paid and not generic computer fonts.

Font Size, Scaling, Letter Spacing, and Line Height

• Users can change font size and scale text as needed.

• Letter spacing adjusts the space between letters.

• Line height controls the vertical space between lines of text.

Text Box Issues and Transformations

• Sometimes text may not fit within a text box. Users should resize the box accordingly.

• Transformations allow users to manipulate text with different styles such as curving, angling, or distorting it.

Effects and Decorations

This section explores effects and decorations that can be applied to designs in the app.

Effects on Text

• Users can control shadows on text using various shadow types.

• Solid shadows are preferred for printing purposes, especially for screen printing.

Decorations on Text

• Different weights of decorations can be applied to text.

• Users have control over choosing decoration colors as well.

Grouping Elements and Texture Options

This section covers grouping elements together for easier manipulation and the use of texture options in the design app.

Grouping Elements

• Users can group elements together to move them as a single unit.

• Ungrouping allows for individual adjustments, while regrouping maintains the layout.

Texture Options

• The speaker mentions a previous discussion about texture options but does not provide further details in this section.

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Using Layers in Photoshop

In this section, the speaker discusses how to use layers in Photoshop to enhance designs.

Layering in Photoshop

• Click between two layers to select the exact layer you want.

• Experiment with layering in kiddo.com to add extra texture and depth to your designs.

Changing Background Color and Templates

This section covers changing background colors and using templates in kiddo.com.

Changing Background Color

• Move to the "Background" option on the left side panel.

• Click on the color swatch to change the background color of your design.

Templates

• Explore different templates available under "Templates" in the left side panel.

• Clicking on a template will replace your current project with that template.

• Use Ctrl+C (Copy) and Ctrl+V (Paste) to transfer elements from one project file to another.

Adding Text and Customizing Designs

This section focuses on adding text and customizing designs in kiddo.com.

Adding Text

• Click on the letter "T" to add a basic text box.

• For more unique text setups, click on "Text" under "Background" for title templates with different styles.

Elements

• Similar to adding text, explore various elements like butterflies or flowers by searching for them under "Elements."

• Customize colors, shadows, borders, strokes, etc., for these elements using their respective settings.

Uploading Pictures and Using Stock Photos

This section explains how to upload pictures and utilize stock photos in kiddo.com.

Uploading Pictures

• Upload your own pictures by clicking on the designated option.

• Explore stock photos by clicking on the corresponding icon.

• Be specific in your search terms to find desired images.

AI and Stock Photos

• The AI feature may yield mixed results, so be descriptive and specific in your search terms.

• AI allows you to create unique designs that others may not have.

• Utilize tools like "AI Background Remover" and "Image Vectorizer" to modify and enhance stock photos.

Modifying Colors and Design Elements

This section covers modifying colors and design elements in kiddo.com.

Modifying Colors

• Change colors of elements by selecting them and adjusting their color settings.

• Use clipping masks to control which parts of an element are affected by color changes.

Design Elements

• Use AI features like background removal or vectorization to transform design elements.

• Experiment with different settings, such as the number of colors for vectorization, to achieve desired effects.

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Introduction to Magic Coloring

The speaker introduces the concept of Magic Coloring and explains that the focus will be on demonstrating how to use it rather than spending too much time on design.

Magic Coloring Features

• Magic Coloring allows users to easily change colors in a design.

• Multiple different types of colors are available.

• Users can click on different colors already present in the document or use the mock-up button to visualize designs on various products like t-shirts, wall art, mugs, and greeting cards.

Downloading Designs and File Formats

The speaker discusses downloading designs and choosing appropriate file formats for different purposes.

Downloading Designs

• Premium plan may be required to remove backgrounds.

• It is important to set the resolution to 300 DPI for higher quality prints.

• SVG and PDF files are recommended for printing as they have vector format files.

• PNG or JPEG files are suitable for web use but lack additional layers found in SVG or PDF files.

• DTG printers may still accept PNG files.

Combining Templates for Creative Design

The speaker demonstrates how templates can be combined to create unique designs.

Combining Templates

• Clicking on different templates allows users to change colors and use them as inspiration for original designs.

• Colors from one template can be copied and pasted onto another template, allowing for creative combinations.

• By combining elements from multiple templates, new logos or designs can be created with a cohesive color scheme.

Conclusion and Call-to-action

The speaker concludes the tutorial by summarizing the content covered in kiddo.com. They encourage viewers to comment, like, subscribe, and use the provided link to get started with kiddo.com.

Conclusion

• The tutorial provides a walkthrough of kiddo.com, focusing on the T-shirt space.

• Viewers are encouraged to engage with the channel and utilize the resources available on kiddo.com.

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