Canva
Canva is a browser-based graphic design and image editing app whose concept is based on simplicity and user-friendliness. The application was founded by Melanie Perkins, who taught image processing at an Australian university. Perkins and her students grew frustrated with the complexity of available graphic design programs.
The application aims for user-friendliness by utilizing ready-made templates. Graphic libraries include images, symbols, icons, and compositions.
The basic version of Canva is free for users, while additional features are available for a fee.
Address
Kirjallisuutta - Literature
- Tutorials (EN, official)
- Beginner's guide (EN, official)
- Wikipedia (EN, 2025)
Videoita - Videos
- Video channel on Youtube (EN, official)
- Master Canva in 15 minuties (EN, 2024)
- Canva Tutorial for Beginners (EN, 2024)
User experiences
- "I have been using Canva for a long time and have even trained others in its use - I really like it! It allows you to easily create nice-looking designs for both online and printable formats."
- "I've tried it, but it has somehow felt illogical despite its simplicity :-D My skills, however, come from the Pagemaker and Photoshop 1.0 era."
Terms of Service
The application is an external information system.
User has to create an own account in the service.
The user is liable for the information security and user support by himself or herself.
At Metropolia, an impact assessment (DPIA) has been conducted for the application, and its validity may include conditions for the use of the program. The impact assessment may apply to specific types of licenses or all license types: often, there are significant differences in the processing of personal data between, for example, free licenses and paid licenses. Before using the tool, familiarize yourself with the impact assessment to understand the situation. If necessary, contact Metropolia's Data Protection Officer.