Cricut Design Space

What is Cricut Design Space?

(An Overview)

Cricut Design Space is a special software for Cricut, and it is absolutely free for everyone. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, the Cricut app won’t charge anything. Moreover, this software is combined with various interesting features such as fonts, images, text, templates, and pre-made projects.

However, the Design Space app provides a paid subscription plan called Cricut Access. This plan is free for the first 30 days, and then you’ll have to pay the amount every month. It is suitable for professional Cricut users, and beginners can rely on the free version.

Minimum System Requirements for Downloading Cricut Design Space

Before you start setting up your Cricut machine, you’ll need to verify that your computer is compatible with all the minimum system requirements for Design Space. Therefore, you should check the list below to understand those requirements.

Windows

● Operating system- Windows 10 or latest

● CPU- Intel Dual Core / AMD processor

● RAM- 4GB

● Disk Storage- 2GB disk space

● Connectivity- USB port & Bluetooth connection

● Display- Minimum of 1024 x 768 px

● Internet connection- Broadband connection [2-3 Mbps to download and 1-2 Mbps to upload]

Mac

● Operating system- macOS 11 or latest

● CPU- 1.83 GHz

● RAM- 4GB

● Disk Space- 2GB disk space

● Connectivity- USB port & Bluetooth connection

● Display- Minimum of 1024 x 768 px

● Internet connection- Broadband connection [2-3 Mbps to download and 1-2 Mbps to upload]

Cricut Design Space Download on Windows and Mac

When you are setting up your Cricut machine, you first need to get the Cricut Design Space on your desktop like Windows or Mac. Check the steps below to download this software on your device.

For Windows

For Windows users, these are the simple steps to follow. Check them below.

• In the first step, head to www.cricut.com/setup login on to the internet browser.

• Then, hit the Download button on your screen.

• Now, allow the download procedure to finish.

• After that, your downloaded file will move to the Downloads folder.

• Go to that folder and double-click on your file to download it.

• Next, let the installation run.

• • Also, sign in to your Cricut ID with the right username and password.

  • If you’re a beginner, click on the option for Cricut Create Account.

  • Now, right-click on the Cricut Design Space icon and hit the Pin to Taskbar option.

  • Alternatively, you can easily drag the Cricut icon to your screen.

That’s how you’ll finish setting up the Cricut software on your Windows PC. If you have a different device, like a Mac, the steps will be different for it.

For Mac

If you’re a Mac user, you’ll need to follow different steps to download the software. Below are the right steps to get the Cricut Design Space app on a Mac. Let’s check them.

1. Initially, head to your internet browser and search for www.cricut.com/setup login.

2. Afterward, hit the Download button.

3. Now, the Cricut app will start downloading.

4. Then, it will be saved under the Downloads folder.

5. Next, move to your Downloads folder and double-click on the file to open it.

6. Once the app is installed, the Cricut Design Space icon will be added to your Applications folder.

7. Then, open your Cricut software on your Mac.

8. Next, you can drag your software to your dock.

9. Now, click on the Open button to continue.

10. Lastly, sign in to your Cricut account using your username and password.

That’s it for the "Cricut Design Space" installation on a Mac computer. You can now complete the Cricut new product setup on a desktop computer.

Cricut Explore Air 2 Setup on Your Computer

When you have downloaded the Cricut software on your computer, you can set it up on your desktop. Let’s check the steps below for the Cricut setup on computer.

1. Firstly, unbox your Cricut machine and take off all the protective coverings and adhesive tapes.

2. Then, check that your machine’s box has all the necessary items such as power cord, USB cable, manual instruction book and a few sample materials for project making.

3. Now, you can connect your Explore Air 2 machine to the power supply and turn it on.

4. After that, you can connect your machine to a USB or Bluetooth connection.

5. Navigate to cricut.com on your PC and continue with the on-screen prompts.

6. Next, install the "Cricut Design Space software" using all the steps given above.

7. Also, sign in to your Cricut account using your credentials.

8. If you are a beginner, hit the Create Cricut Account option.

9. At last, you can opt for the Cricut Access subscription.

Finally, the Cricut Explore Air 2 setup is complete. Also, the Cricut Access plan is optional, but you can skip it. But, as this membership is absolutely free for 30-days, you can take it and then decide if you want to continue using it.

How to Create a Cricut Account on a Computer? 

Are you a beginner who wants to create a new Cricut ID? It’s simple; you only need to go through these simple steps, and you’ll Cricut create account easily.

• First of all, open an internet browser on your PC.

• After that, you should head to cricut.com/setup.

• Next, click on the Create a Cricut ID option.

• Now, provide your email address and password.

• Then, write your full name.

• Also, select your country or region.

• Now, go with the on-screen prompts.

• Lastly, sign in to your Cricut account.

Finally, your Cricut ID is ready. Now, you can use your Cricut cutting machine to create any projects you want.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)