How picking up Canva can level up your PM work

Coldplay's "Clocks" evokes memories of a college project where the author spent hours learning video editing on a Mac to create an emotional presentation for a national conference. This experience of working with limited software options in 2005 contrasts sharply with the ease and versatility of Canva, a tool the author discovered in the early 2020s. Canva has captured the author's interest due to its user-friendly interface, vast library of templates and design assets, and affordability compared to other design software like Adobe. The platform's accessibility and functionality have made it a favorite for creating diverse content, from personal projects to professional presentations, and its Pro version, despite the lack of free-only search filters, offers significant value. As of 2024, Canva's rapid growth to 170 million monthly users and its valuation of $26 billion underscore its success as a tool that democratizes design for a global audience, supporting over 100 languages and offering extensive resources for various types of users.