How-to Guides · How to Use the Designer

The Main Screen

The mug designer opens in a separate tab window. The design area will match the required image dimensions in pixels of the product you are designing for.

Adding Images

To add images, click the Open button.

1. Then click "Overlay Image." A dialog will open allowing you to upload your image.
2. Each image you upload will be added as a new layer in the canvas.
3. You can drag the corners to resize the image proportionally.

Layering Images

You can add any number of images and each will be added as a new layer into the canvas.

1. You can modify the stacking order of image layers by opening the Objects tool.
2. The Objects panel will display a list of different objects as layers. Objects can be images or text. You can drag these objects up and down to rearrange them. The object at the top of the list will appear as the topmost layer on the canvas. Don't forget to click "Close" when you're done.

Adding Text

Click the Text tool.

1. Select a color. For more color options, click the palette tool.
2. Choose the font you want to use.
3. Click the "+" button to add your text to the canvas. Double-click the text to edit it.
4. Drag to position the text and resize it as needed.
5. Click "Apply" when you're done.

Adding Shapes

Click the Shapes tool.

The Shapes menu

1. Choose the shape you want to use.
2. The shape appears on the canvas. Drag to position and resize
3. Click "Apply" when you're done.

To change the shape color, make sure the shape is still selected and then click Colors.

1. While the current shape is still selected, select a color. For more color options, click the palette tool.
2. The shape changes color.
3. Click "Apply" when you're done.

Duplicating Objects

You can use the duplicate tool to duplicate objects such as shape, image, or text.

Drag to position the shape or any object. Click "Apply" when you're done.

Stickers

Stickers are graphic design elements you can use in your design. Open Stickers from the header menu.

Choose from Sticker categories.

Click a stickers to use it on the canvas.

Flipping Objects

Objects such as images, text, shapes and stickers can be flipped using the Flip tool.

Undo, Redo and History

These tools let you undo changes, redo actions, or return to any previous point in your design history.

Save and Download

When you're happy with your design, click "Save" to download it. Upload the saved image to your product page, then add to cart. We'll print your design exactly as you made it. Remember: Each design should be used only with the product you created it for, since different products need different image sizes to print correctly.