DesignPLUS

Your New Course Design Sidekick in Canvas

DesignPLUS is a powerful, easy-to-use toolset built right into Canvas that helps you take your course design to the next level. No more plain, clunky pages or wrestling with HTML. With DesignPLUS, you can create clean, modern, and engaging course content faster than ever.

What is DesignPLUS?

DesignPLUS gives you an entire suite of design tools right inside Canvas. Whether you’re sprucing up a syllabus page, adding visual interest to your weekly modules, or making your content more accessible, DesignPLUS makes it simple.

  • Use pre-built templates and page layouts to give your course a polished, consistent look.
  • Customize colors, banners, buttons, icons, and callouts — no coding required.
  • Create accessible, mobile-friendly pages that look great on any device.

Watch it in action!

Meet the Multi-Tool

DesignPLUS comes with the Multi-Tool, a faculty favorite for cutting prep time:

  • Module Builder: Create modules, pages, assignments, and discussions all at once — no more clicking around for hours.
  • Due Date Modifier: Update all your assignment dates in one place. Quick. Painless.
  • Template Page Builder: Set up clean, consistent pages that are ready to go every semester.

Quick Start Wizard

Not sure where to begin? The Quick Start Wizard guides you step-by-step through building your course structure, selecting page designs, and setting up your modules — perfect for new and experienced faculty alike.

Why Use DesignPLUS?

  • Save time on course building
  • Make your course easier for students to navigate
  • Improve the look and feel of your Canvas pages
  • Reduce frustration — yours and your students’

Ready to Get Started?

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