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DesignPLUS :: DesignPLUS Overview [UW-Madison]

This document describes DesignPLUS, which is a tool used to design Canvas courses.

   

What is DesignPLUS?

DesignPLUS is a time-saving tool that allows instructors and course designers to build and style high-quality Canvas courses that make learning engaging and accessible for all students. 

The main feature of DesignPLUS is the Sidebar, which allows you to quickly create beautifully designed content in the following areas of Canvas:

  • Content Pages
  • Assignments
  • Discussion Descriptions
  • Classic Quizzes Descriptions
  • Syllabus
  • Announcements 

DesignPLUS also features the Multi-Tool, which can help you set up modules fast, as well as the Upload/Embed Image Tool for uploading, cropping, resizing, and embedding images right inside your Canvas course. 

For more information on DesignPLUS, see UW-Madison's DesignPLUS IT Service Page.

Getting Started

For training information and how to get started with DesignPlus, see DesignPLUS - Getting Started [UW-Madison]

Tool Functionality Details

Basic Functionality

  • Click and place advanced Canvas tools like Module Lists, Accordion Collapsible Areas, and nearly 50 other tools!
  • The ability to create content and use it in other areas of your Canvas course. 

Advanced Functionality

  • Designers can create themes in special Extended Courses to allow for those themes to be used in other courses. 
  • Use the Multi-Tool to rapidly build a course

Additional Resources

NumberDocument TitleIDUpdatedViews
1DesignPLUS Video Training Series1564092025-10-292120
2DesignPLUS Extended Customizations Course [UW-Madison]1564082025-10-29846
3DesignPLUS Overview [UW-Madison]1563832026-01-142072
4DesignPLUS Admin and Support Information [UW-Madison]1564352026-02-18454
5DesignPLUS - Getting Started [UW-Madison]1563742026-08-122450
6DesignPLUS (in Canvas) Accessibility and Usability Information1571342026-01-05797

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