Design Matters: Key Lessons for Better Canvas Courses

Great Canvas courses don’t happen by accident–they’re intentionally designed. And research consistently shows that thoughtful course design leads to stronger learner engagement, expanded access, and improved student success.

At Cidi Labs, we’ve been exploring this idea by bringing together insights from learning science and real-world course design practices in our Design Matters series to understand what actually makes courses more effective, engaging, and accessible.

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In this informative webinar, we’ll distill the most impactful lessons from the popular, long-running Design Matters series and show you practical ways to bring them to life in your Canvas courses–no technical skills required.

What to expect:

Explore research-backed principles that improve navigation, reduce cognitive load, and support learner success
See real examples of how small design choices–like visual structures, consistency, and interactivity–can make a measurable difference
Understand why accessibility and good design go hand-in-hand, improving both inclusivity and the learning experience for all students
Learn how DesignPLUS from Cidi Labs makes it easy to design and deliver exceptional courses at scale, no coding required.

Whether you’re an instructional designer, educator, or part of a team working to elevate course design in Canvas, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to help you deliver the learning experiences that your students deserve.