Installing Design Space
Design Space can be installed on your Windows or Mac computer or on your iOS or Android device. Here are the minimum recommended system requirements.
Important: an internet connection is required to download and sign in to this application.
To download, install and launch Design Space for Desktop for your Windows computer:
- Open an internet browser and go to design.cricut.com.
- Select Download. During the download, the screen will change. This will be a little different with every browser. Google Chrome is used in this example.
- When the download is complete, double-click the file in the browser or in your Downloads folder.
- If a window opens to ask if you trust the application, select the option to trust the application.
- A setup window displays installation progress.
- Sign in with your Cricut ID and password.
- A Design Space for Desktop icon automatically gets added to your desktop screen. Right-click on the icon and choose Pin to Taskbar or drag the icon to the Taskbar to pin the shortcut within easy reach.
- Enjoy using Design Space for Desktop!
Things to know:
- The app remembers your sign-in. You won't have to sign in each time you launch unless you signed out of the last session.
- The app does not auto-save. Save your projects frequently as you design and before you quit the application.
Important: an internet connection is required to download and sign in to this application.
To download, install and launch Design Space for Desktop for your Mac computer:
- Open an internet browser and navigate to design.cricut.com.
- Select Download. The screen will change as the application file is downloaded. This will look different in every browser. Google Chrome is used in this example.
- When the download is complete, double-click the .dmg file in the browser or in your Downloads folder.
- Drag the Cricut icon to the Applications folder icon to begin the installation. Design Space for Desktop automatically gets added to your Applications folder.
- To launch Design Space for Desktop, double-click Cricut Design Space in your Applications folder. To create a shortcut, drag the application to your dock.
- A Mac notice may appear to ask if you want to open the application that has been downloaded from the internet. Select Open to continue.
- Sign in with your Cricut ID and password.
- Enjoy using Design Space for Desktop!
Things to know:
- The app remembers your sign-in. You won't have to sign in each time you launch unless you signed out of the last session.
- The app does not auto-save. Save your projects frequently as you design and before you quit the application.
Cricut Design Space may be used on your compatible iOS device as an app rather than through the internet browser on your device. To download the Design Space iOS app, use this link on an iOS device or follow the steps below.
- Tap on the App Store icon on your iOS device home screen to open the App Store.
- Search for Cricut Design Space. The Cricut Design Space app appears as a white square with a green Cricut "C" logo in the center.
- Tap the Get button to download the app, and verify the download with your iTunes password if prompted to enter it.
- Once the download is complete, the app will launch and will display options for completing the New Machine Setup or proceeding to the App Overview.
- If you do not wish to do either, simply tap the "X" in the upper right corner to get to the landing page, sign in, and start designing on the go!
Cricut Design Space may be used on your Android device as an app rather than through the internet browser on your device. To download the Cricut Design Space for Android, use this link on an android device or follow the steps below.
- Tap on the Google Play Store icon on your device home screen to open the Play Store.
- Search for Cricut Design Space. The Cricut Design Space app appears as a white square with a green Cricut "C" logo in the center.
- Tap the Install button to download and install the app.
- Once the installation is complete, the app will appear on your App Home Screen.
- Simply tap on the icon to open the app, sign in, and start designing on the go!
Uninstalling Cricut Design Space
If you'd like to uninstall Design Space from your computer or mobile device for troubleshooting purposes or permanently, please follow the steps below:
- Ensure that Design Space for Desktop is closed. If the application is not closed it will not uninstall properly.
- Select the Start icon in the lower left corner of the screen and search Programs. Select the option to Add or remove programs. This will open the Apps & features window.
- Use the search field to search "Cricut." Select Cricut Design Space from the list, then select the Uninstall button.
- Confirm that you wish to uninstall Cricut Design Space.
- The system will complete the uninstallation. If prompted, restart your computer.
Note: There may be slight variations depending on your version of Windows. Visit windows.microsoft.com for more information.
- Open the Finder and select Applications.
- Locate the Cricut Design Space application.
- Drag the Cricut application to the Trash.
- Next, open the Trash and select the gear icon, then select Empty Trash.
- Confirm that you want to permanently erase the items in the Trash.
- The system will complete the uninstallation. If prompted, restart your computer.
- Press and hold the Design Space icon till it vibrates.
- Then press the "x" to delete the App from your iOS device.
Important: If you have downloaded images, fonts, or saved projects to your device instead of to the Cricut Cloud, uninstalling the app will also delete those things. Offload the app instead to preserve your downloaded content and projects saved to the device.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap "Apps" or "Applications."
- Swipe to the "Downloads" tab or tap "Application Manager."
- Locate the app you wish to uninstall and tap on it.
- Tap the "Uninstall" button.
Tip: Once programs are uninstalled from the computer, it is recommended that you restart the computer before reinstalling programs.