Design Space for Desktop: Frequently Asked Questions

Design Space for Desktop is an application that lives on your computer desktop. Because it's a local application, you can design any time, anywhere, even when you're not connected to the internet. 

Design Space for Desktop will run on systems that meet these system requirements. You need about 370 MB of free disk space (storage) on your computer. If you plan to save projects for offline use, then we recommend 4 GB of free disk space. 

It's easy and only takes a minute or two. Just download the application, and follow the installation instructions. For a full installation walkthrough see this article.

When a new version of Design Space for Desktop is available, your app gets updated automatically the next time you connect to the internet. If you are already connected to the internet when an update occurs, you'll be prompted to update the app when you create a new Canvas. 

Yes! Design Space for Desktop supports multiple windows so you can work on multiple projects at once. However, to cut, your machine only connects to one window at a time. 

Cutting to more than one Cricut machine is possible by using multiple windows for your projects. For example, if you have different projects open in different windows, your computer can cut to both your Cricut Explore machine and your Cricut Maker simultaneously. The key is having multiple windows open. If you have only one window open, you can only connect and cut from one machine. 

Absolutely. However, for the fastest and most stable connection, always connect via USB.  

We love hearing your ideas. Use the Feedback form at the bottom of the Design Space menu. Can't find it? Follow these step-by-step instructions.