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# Design Elements Library

ALIVE gives you access to a library of design elements — graphics, illustrations, shapes, icons, and more — so you can build stunning templates without ever leaving the editor.

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## What's in the Library

The design elements library includes:

* **Illustrations** — Hand-drawn and vector art for every occasion
* **Icons** — Clean, scalable icons for social media, contact info, arrows, and more
* **Shapes** — Circles, rectangles, lines, dividers, and decorative frames
* **Stickers & Graphics** — Fun, event-ready graphics like hearts, stars, confetti, and party themes

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## Browsing Elements

1. Open a template in the **Template Editor** on the web dashboard
2. Click the **Elements** tab in the sidebar
3. Browse available element categories or scroll through popular picks

[screenshot: Elements tab in the template editor sidebar]

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## Searching for Elements

Looking for something specific? Use the search bar at the top of the elements panel:

* Type keywords like "wedding," "birthday," "floral," or "gold frame"
* Results update in real time as you type
* Filter by category to narrow things down

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## Adding Elements to Your Template

1. Find an element you like in the library
2. **Click or tap** on it to add it to your canvas
3. **Drag** to reposition it on the template
4. **Resize** by pulling the corner handles
5. **Rotate** to any angle using the rotation handle
6. Use the **Layers** tab to adjust stacking order if elements overlap

| Elements are added at full resolution, so they'll look crisp even on high-DPI printed templates.

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## Categories

The library is organized into categories to help you find what you need fast:

* **Wedding** — Rings, florals, monograms, elegant frames
* **Birthday** — Balloons, cake, party hats, confetti
* **Corporate** — Clean borders, professional icons, minimalist shapes
* **Holiday** — Seasonal graphics for Christmas, Halloween, New Year, and more
* **Abstract** — Geometric shapes, gradients, and artistic patterns
* **Borders & Frames** — Decorative edges and photo frames

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## Tips

* **Keep it clean** — A few well-placed elements look better than a cluttered design
* **Match the style** — Stick to one visual style (e.g., all watercolor or all geometric) for a cohesive look
* **Layer strategically** — Place decorative elements behind photo slots so they frame the photos nicely
* **Check print quality** — Always preview your template at full resolution before printing

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## What's Next?

* [Using the Template Editor](/06-templates-and-editor/03-using-the-template-editor)
* [Working with Layers and Z-Index](/06-templates-and-editor/07-working-with-layers-and-z-index)
* [Adding Images and Backgrounds](/06-templates-and-editor/06-adding-images-and-backgrounds)