Why Adobe Express?
College life is busy—Adobe Express makes it easy to create professional-looking visuals fast. Whether it’s for an event flyer, group project, or personal portfolio, this tool helps you look like a design pro without needing design skills.
How I Use Adobe Express
Event Flyers That Stand Out
As a Residential Assistant, I run countless floor events, for example Study Hours, Midterm Unwind, and Meet Me In The Lounge. Adobe Express helped me quickly make:
- Flyers that grabbed attention.
- Social Media Stories that looked polished.
- Post-Event Highlights to be celebrated and shared.
I realized that the more visually appealing my posters were, the better the turnout.
Branding for Team Projects
For my team’s project, The Budget Savior (a student finance tool), Adobe Express increased our touch of credibility and professionalism: Using existing templates, we made
- Logos: Simple, clean, and on-brand.
- App Mockups: Perfect for presentations.
- Infographics: Key features explained visually.
Good design made the project stand out to peers, professors, and mentors.
Personal Portfolios That Pop
Applying for internships? A standout portfolio matters. I used Adobe Express to design:
- Resumes that aren’t boring.
- Portfolio Websites to showcase my work .
- Project Graphics to highlight achievements.
Looking polished = better chances at landing opportunities.
Sharing My Story
As a first-gen international student, Adobe Express helps me tell my journey creatively:
- Photo Collages of milestones.
- Blog Graphics for reflections.
- Videos to bring experiences to life.
Visual storytelling connects you to others.
Why You Should Try It
Adobe Express is free, easy to use, and makes a huge difference in how your work is seen. Carleton offers Adobe Express licenses for all students, faculty, and staff. Learn more in this blog post: Announcing Adobe Express for Carleton.
Whether you’re organizing an event, launching a project, or applying for jobs, it’s the perfect tool to level up your creativity.
Get Started:
- Pick a template (flyer, logo, whatever).
- Customize it to fit your vibe.
- Share it and impress your audience.
Adobe Express makes it simple to stand out—on campus and beyond. Give it a shot!
Questions? Need tips? Contact the Academic Technology office by emailing at@carleton.edu