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Good visuals are critical for good communication. Whether you’re giving a presentation to your colleagues, sharing on social media, or promoting an event or program, free and low-cost software makes designing like a pro easy even for beginners.

See Accessibility and Photos, Icons, and Illustrations for more information and tools relating to graphic design.

CIRTC Videos

Design Programs & Apps

Complementary Design Tools

Creating Videos

Visual Abstracts Tools

Visual Abstracts Trainings

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