Working with Layers for Complex Designs

Layers help you organize complex designs by separating different elements, colors, or components. They make it easier to edit, rearrange, and manage your design elements independently.

Start by creating the bottom layer of your design. This is typically the background or largest element. Use the shape tools or pen tool to draw your base shape.

Create new layers for different elements of your design. Click the Layers panel to add a new layer, then draw or place elements on that layer. Each layer can be named and organized.

Name your layers descriptively (e.g., "Background", "Text", "Accents"). Arrange them in the order you want them to appear. The top layer in the panel will appear on top of other layers.

Use the Select tool to select elements across layers and align them perfectly. The Align tools help ensure all elements line up correctly across layers.

Toggle layer visibility on and off to focus on specific parts of your design. This is helpful when working on complex designs with many elements.

• Use different colors in the editor to visualize each layer • Group related elements within each layer • Lock layers you're not currently editing to avoid accidental changes • Keep layer names simple and descriptive for easy identification