DesignPlus

DesignPlus by Cidi Labs is a powerful set of tools that enhances course design within the Canvas LMS. It enables instructors and course developers to build engaging, visually consistent, and easy-to-navigate content—no coding required.

By streamlining the design process, DesignPlus supports the creation of multimedia-rich pages, interactive features, and cohesive layouts that improve the overall student experience in online learning environments.

• Creating a Home Page: Personalize your course homepage with welcoming, easy-to-navigate content and consistent design elements.
• Backgrounds & Templates: Use templates and page backgrounds to create cohesive, branded content with clear visual structure.
• Content Blocks: Organize content in reusable blocks for modular, flexible page layouts that are easy to update or move.
• Accordions, Expanders, & Tabs: Add interactive elements to reduce scrolling and improve content navigation—each tool suits different content types.
• Columns: Use 2-3 column layouts to visually organize content, improve readability, and enhance page accessibility.
• Embedding Content: Embed videos and tools (like YouTube, Yuja, Google Forms) to keep students engaged directly on the page.
• Accessibility & Usability: Use the sidebar’s built-in checkers to fix issues like missing alt text, color contrast problems, and improper heading structure.