Cricut Design Space June 2026 Update Explained

If you’ve opened Cricut Design Space recently and noticed things look different again, you’re not imagining it. Cricut has officially rolled out another Design Space update in June 2026, and this time, they are reversing one of the biggest changes they made earlier this year.

Around February of 2026, Cricut moved many of the editing tools into a side panel accessed through an Edit button up top. While the goal was likely to simplify the interface, many Cricut users found the change frustrating. The new layout shifted the canvas, required extra clicks, and made commonly used tools harder to access.

My original video about the February 2026 Design Space update reached over 25,000 views, and the overwhelming feedback from Cricut users was frustration with the new Edit panel. This update appears to be Cricut’s response to that feedback.

If you’re wondering where everything went or how the new layout works, here’s a complete walkthrough of the Cricut Design Space June 2026 update.

Why Did Cricut Change Design Space Again?

Some of the biggest complaints included:

• The side panel reduced the available canvas space.
• The canvas shifted when panels opened and closed.
• Frequently used tools required additional clicks.
• Long-time users had to relearn where everything was located.

After months of feedback, Cricut has largely returned to the previous layout while keeping a few newer organizational improvements.

What’s New in the Cricut Design Space June 2026 Update?

The biggest change is simple:

Most editing tools have been moved back to the top toolbar.

The Edit button that previously housed many of these functions has been removed, and users will once again find their most-used tools across the top of the screen.

For many Cricut crafters, this will feel much more familiar. However, if you are new to Cricut in the last 4 months, everything is now foreign!

Starting a New Project

When opening Design Space, you’ll still see Cricut’s project type suggestions.

While these project templates are designed to help new users get started, I personally feel like these guided flows don’t help too much. I truly still believe starting with a blank canvas is the way to go.

To access all editing features, simply select:

New Project → Blank Canvas

Once inside the canvas, you’ll notice that the left-side design panel remains largely unchanged.

Operations Menu

The Operations drop-down menu remains one of the most important tools in Design Space and has remained the same for a while.

This is where you choose how your machine will interact with a design.

Depending on your Cricut machine, you may see options such as:

• Basic Cut
• Draw
• Pen
• Foil
• Score
• Deboss
• Engrave
• Print Then Cut

For example, if you’re using a Cricut Maker 4, you’ll see more operation choices than users with a Joy machine because the Maker supports additional tools and materials.

Material Color Settings

This feature helps organize your project by assigning colors to cut layers.

For example:

• Red vinyl can be assigned to a red layer.
• Blue cardstock can be assigned to a blue layer.

If you’re working with Print Then Cut projects, you can also access pattern fills and printed designs through this section. The color tab is incredibly useful for organizing complex multi-layer projects.

Size Controls Are Easier to Find Again

The size controls are once again located directly in the toolbar but now slightly dropped down.

You can:

• Change width
• Change height
• Lock proportions
• Unlock proportions for custom resizing

This makes resizing shapes, text, and SVG files much faster than navigating through additional menus.

Flip and Rotate Functions

The Flip and Rotate tools are also back where many Cricut users expect them to be.

Flip options include:

• Flip Horizontal
• Flip Vertical

Rotate options allow you to:

• Drag the rotation control manually
• Enter a specific degree value

These tools are essential for mirror images, iron-on projects, and precise design placement.

Arrange and Position Tools

The Arrange menu controls layer order on your canvas.

You can:

• Bring Forward
• Send Backward
• Bring to Front
• Send to Back

This is especially useful when working with layered SVG files or complex sticker designs.

The Position feature has now been grouped with Arrange. It may have always been, I honestly just never focused on this feature. Position allows you to place an object at a specific location on the canvas using X and Y coordinates.

Alignment and Distribution Tools

Alignment options include:

• Align Top
• Align Bottom
• Align Left
• Align Right
• Center Horizontally
• Center Vertically

These tools help keep projects neat and professional.

The Distribute function is particularly useful when working with multiple objects. Instead of manually spacing items, Design Space can automatically create equal spacing between objects both horizontally and vertically.

Effects Panel Updates

The Effects drop down or pop out is new in a sense of how they show this. The effects are:

Offset

Offset allows you to create borders around images and text.

You can choose:

• Positive offsets
• Negative offsets (insets)
• Rounded corners
• Sharp corners

Offset remains one of the most useful tools for sticker makers and card designers.

Sticker Tool

The Sticker feature is still available and now remains free for all users.

Options include:

• Kiss Cut
• Die Cut
• Border Thickness
• Easy Peel Edge

While some creators prefer building their own sticker layers manually, the built-in Sticker feature can be useful for beginners who want a quick solution.

Warp

Warp allows text to curve and bend into custom shapes. This feature remains part of Cricut Access and is not available on the free plan. If you regularly create signs, shirts, and decorative text designs, Warp can be a valuable tool. You can also use this tool online for free.

Text Tools Are Back Where Users Expect Them

Another major improvement is that text controls are once again located at the top of the screen.

Available options include:

• Font selection
• Font size
• Bold
• Italic
• Alignment
• Letter spacing
• Line spacing
• Text wrapping

For users who frequently work with text-based projects, this helps so much with working quickly!

Is the June 2026 Cricut Update Better?

For many users, the answer is yes.

The return of the top toolbar restores a familiar workflow that long-time Cricut crafters have used for years.

While a few panels still open from the side, the overall experience feels less cluttered and requires fewer clicks.

Final Thoughts

The Cricut Design Space June 2026 update isn’t packed with brand-new features, but it does something many users have been asking for: it puts the tools back where they belong.

If you were frustrated by the earlier interface redesign, you’ll likely appreciate this update. Most commonly used tools are once again accessible from the top toolbar, making Design Space easier to navigate and more efficient to use.

Have you updated Cricut Design Space yet? Let me know if you’re happy Cricut moved everything back or if you preferred the newer layout.