If you have a little bit of designing experience, this is vary easy to learn. The machine itself is easy to put together and to calibrate, and adjust to any specific measurements. The only thing is the software is a bit tricky to use, so I looked up what that software is compatible with and used software I was familiar with to make a design, then simply transfered that exported picture to the software provided and it was super easy after that. For multicolored designs you can just select a color for it to cut, then change the roll and select another color. Super easy all arouns