Whether you’re launching a new location or simply updating a space, a custom wall decal can make a bold statement. Using AI tools to design likeChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and others(and Canva’s built-in AI tools) are great for getting your ideas organized and generating creative direction—even if you’re not a designer.

This tutorial walks you through using AI to design, brainstorm and finalize a custom wall decal for a specific space. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to send us your idea and bring it to life.

Step 1: Define Your Space and Its Purpose

Start by thinking about where the decal will go and what it should communicate. Is it about welcoming people? Reinforcing a value? Highlighting a mission statement?

Prompt Example 1 – Church Lobby:

“I want to create a wall decal for the main church lobby to make first-time visitors feel welcome.”

Prompt Example 2 – Fitness Studio Wall:

“I need a wall decal for a blank wall near the free weights area that motivates members and fits our brand.”

Step 2: Choose Your Size and Colors

Before you dive into the visual design, get clear on dimensions and color scheme. That will help you (and us!) design something that fits beautifully in your space.

•Measure your wall (width × height)

•Decide how much space the decal should cover (centered, full-width, top half, etc.)

•Consider your brand colors or the existing paint color

Prompt Example 1 – Church:

“This decal is going on a 10 ft wide wall. We’d like it to be around 6 ft wide and centered. Wall is painted light gray—we want white or soft gold text.”

Prompt Example 2 – Fitness Studio:

“The wall is 12 ft wide by 8 ft tall. We want the decal to be large—maybe 8 ft wide in matte black to pop against a concrete-textured wall.”

Step 3: Use AI to Brainstorm Messaging and Tone

Now that you’ve defined the space, let AI help you generate great wording and the right tone for your message. You can ask for ideas, refine them, or even get multiple tones to compare.

Prompt Example 1 – Church:

“Give me 5 short welcoming phrases for a modern church lobby that feel warm and inclusive.”

Prompt Example 2 – Fitness Studio:

“What are some bold, motivational phrases for a gym wall that would push people to keep going during their workouts?”

Step 4: Style It – Fonts, Layout, and AI in Canva

With size, color, and message set, it’s time to explore how it should look. You can brainstorm font pairings and layout styles and have your designer bring it to life—or use tools like Canva’s AI features to use AI to design if you are not a designer or just like Canva!

Using Canva + AI to Design a Draft

In Canva

•Use Magic Design: Paste your chosen phrase and let Canva suggest design layouts.

•Try Text to Image: If you want a subtle background or icon (like a cross, flame, barbell, etc.), describe it and Canva will generate visuals.

•Use your brand colors and enter custom dimensions (e.g., 72” x 24” for a 6 ft by 2 ft decal mock-up).

•Add fonts from DaFont.com or choose Canva fonts that match your style.

Tip: If you send us a Canva design, make sure to download it as a PDF or SVG file.

•SVG files work best for clean, scalable vector art (great for simple text-based designs).

•PDF files are great if you’ve added multiple layers, fonts, or design elements.

Need more ideas?

•Browse www.dafont.com to pick out fonts

•Check www.vecteezy.com for simple artwork to include in your design

Prompt Example 1 – Church:

“Suggest font styles for a decal that says ‘You Belong Here’ in a church lobby. It should feel modern and uplifting.”

Prompt Example 2 – Fitness Studio:

“Give me font ideas for a gym wall decal that says ‘No Limits. Just Work.’—needs to feel bold and powerful.”

Step 5: Finalize and Send to Wall Decal World

Once your concept is ready, you can:

•Upload your Canva file (PDF or SVG) and order 1 through 8 ft here

•Or fill out our contact form with your finished concept if it is larger than 8 ft.

• Order Here or Contact Us Here
•  Need Help Exporting from Canva?
•  Browse our Instagram for more inspiration

That’s It – You’re Ready to Create!

Using AI to design your custom wall decal isn’t just efficient—it helps you unlock creativity and bring your space to life with meaning. Whether you’re working on one powerful message or an entire rebrand, we’re here to help bring your ideas to the wall.