Microsoft Designer Tips and Tricks to get creative

AI tools are the talk of the town, and we have already seen how to use Microsoft Designer. Now in this post, we will discuss some Tips and Tricks for getting creative on Microsoft Designer.

Whether you are a professional or someone in the creative field, this AI-powered graphics design tool makes graphics design a breeze. It comes with many cool features that help you create professional-quality images in minutes.

So, if you want to use Microsoft Designer and get creative, here are 5 ways to use its cool features.

Microsoft Designer Tips and Tricks to get creative

Here are the five ways you can create some cool designs with Microsoft Designer in a matter of minutes:

1. Design with the Image creator
2. Use built-in templates
3. Create a design with your own media
4. Use Color Pop and background blur
5. Get creative with Style Filters

1] Design with the Image Creator

Microsoft Image Creator (previously known as the Bing Image Creator) helps you generate professional-quality AI images. This graphic design tool is free, and you do not need Edge anymore to use it.

Open the Image Creator, select the prompt you want to try, edit the prompt as per your requirement, and click Generate.

For example, I used a prompt like a cute and colorful unicorn in a forest and the sun in the background.

At the same time, please note that using Microsoft Designer images is allowed for only personal use and NOT for commercial purposes.

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2] Use built-in templates

But, if you want to get creative with Microsoft Designer yet wish to start with the basics, using the prompt templates could be a great way to start.

Open this Microsoft page, and you can either search for designer templates or click on Create from scratch.

For the unversed, you can click on Create from Scratch, and select your category.

For example, I selected Social posts, videos, stories, ads.

In the new window, it’s the first category that you need to check, Create your own images with prompt templates.

Here, select your preferred template and it will open a new window.

In the new window, you will be offered a prompt and you will have to fill in the blanks to complete it. You can also edit the prompt.

Click on Generate to get the image. Moreover, you can also share the prompt.

3] Create a design with your own media

If you have an image of your own that’s saved on your device or generated on Designer, you can use Microsoft Designer to help you create the right design.

So, for this, visit this Microsoft page, and here, you can either search for templates or choose from the trending searches to create a resume, invitation card, Calendar, Presentation, and more. You can also choose your design template from the categories, Productivity, Social Media, or Print.

For example, I selected Social Media > Facebook Post.

In the new window, you can select My Media on the sidebar on the left and upload your files From this device, From your phone, Google Drive, Dropbox, or Google Photos.

Besides, you can also upload your images from the Folders on OneDrive or select a Media from the Designer.

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4] Use Color pop and background blur

Making changes to the image color can make it appear prominent and attract attention. For this, Microsoft Designer offers the Color Pop feature, which can transform the surroundings to black and white while keeping the color of the main image intact.

You can use background blur to make the primary subject appear prominent for added aesthetics.

You can select from the templates or visuals and add the uploaded image to it.

Now, you can add text or simply hover over the image to see the toolbar.

Here, select Image Tools and on the left, you can select from the options, Remove Background, or Blur Background.

For example, I selected Blur background and you can see the results in the above image.

5] Get creative with Style Filters

In the same way as above, you can use Microsoft Designer to add filters to your image. First upload the image from the device, from a folder, or generate a design.

Next, hover the mouse over the image, select Image Tools on the toolbar, and from the left, select your preference from the collection of Filters.

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As a bonus, you can also adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, etc. of the image to make it stand out. Moreover, you can also generate more ideas to get creative with Microsoft Designer.

What can you use Microsoft Designer for?

Microsoft Designer is an adaptable AI-powered image generator used for creating attractive graphics for social media, invitation cards, digital postcards, presentations, and more. It streamlines the entire process by converting your images and ideas into unique, personalized design suggestions efficiently.

Can I use Microsoft Designer images for commercial use?

No. You are now allowed to use Microsoft Designer images for commercial use. As per their terms, the use of Designer should be for personal purposes only, and usage for trade or commercial activities is prohibited. Therefore, always check the latest user agreement for any updates on usage rights.