A passionate plea to stop using PowerPoint!!!

Welcome back to Monarch ✨

I’m coming to you today as a newly minted 26 year old 🎉 Before literally anything else, I want to make sure everyone is once again reminded how AMAZING MY GIRLFRIEND IS 💖 I was thrown an Eras-themed surprise party, with a hot dawg bar🌭, a homemade Funfetti cake🌈, and was presented with my very own Eras tour poster:

To top it all off, my AMAZING FRIENDS🥇 went above & beyond in dressing up as my past Eras, from Kindergarten Bailey to Sports Bailey (Linking the fit check TikTok 📽️)

Another year older another year wiser (so they say 👀), and it’s time to make a stance: I’ve HAD IT with PowerPoint!!!

PowerPoint = still the same as product as you used in high school 👎

Canva = a dynamic platform where creativity meets convenience 😍 Canva is redefining the essence of design for people across the board, from novices using it for personal projects to C Suite marketing professionals 🥇 

That cool Eras tour graphic above? Madelyn made it using Canva!!!!

So today’s article is to focused on miss Canva - Canva's journey, its exceptional leadership (particularly co-founder and CEO BADDY Melanie Perkins), and its user-friendly interface. Let’s explore why Canva isn't just an alternative to PowerPoint, but a definitive upgrade 💪

🦋Today’s Monarch Menu:

• Canva’s Journey

• Melanie Perkins: co-founder / CEO baddy

• Why Canva > PowerPoint

• Canva Pricing (& link to a Free Pro Trial!!)

Canva's Remarkable Journey

Founded on the sunny beaches of Perth, Australia, in 2013 by Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht, and Cameron Adams, Canva emerged from a simple idea in a university classroom. Starting off as a solution to the complexities of traditional design software, Canva has impressively scaled, boasting over 130 million monthly users across 190 countries and achieving a staggering $40 billion valuation. It's not just a business success story; it's a testament to fulfilling a universal design need.

THAT MAKES CANVA A UNICORN (40 TIMES OVER) 🥂

Melanie Perkins: A Trailblazing Leader

At the heart of Canva's success is Melanie Perkins - a visionary, a trailblazer, and an inspiring leader. As one of the youngest female CEOs to head a tech startup valued at over a billion dollars, Perkins’ journey from a university tutor struggling with complex design tools to the Co-Founder & CEO of Canva is nothing short of remarkable. Under her leadership, Canva has not just grown in numbers but has become a beacon of diversity and innovation in the tech world!

Fun fact: She was told Canva wouldn’t work out by over 100 investors 🤯

Takeaway: Do NOT give up if you have conviction and belief in your product!!

Why Canva Outshines PowerPoint

Ditching the one-size-fits-all approach of PowerPoint, Canva offers an ocean of customization with simplicity and elegance. It's a paradise for creatives who wish to break free from the mundane and explore an array of designs, graphics, and fonts that bring ideas to life. Canva's intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes it incredibly user-friendly, ensuring that your next presentation, infographic, or social media graphic stands out with a professional sheen.

Whether you're on a web browser or prefer an app on your Mac, PC, or smartphone, Canva's flexibility is unmatched. Start with a template, sprinkle in some elements, and voilà – you have a stunning design ready to go! From presentations to marketing materials, Canva's array of templates and drag-and-drop editor simplifies design, making it accessible to everyone.

Want a better understanding of how insanely game-changing this is? PLEASE watch this video of their newly released Canva Studio, where AI is at the forefront 😻

Pricing (& An Irresistible Canva Free Trial)

Canva's pricing structure is as versatile as its design offerings. Ranging from the ever-accessible Canva Free to the feature-rich Canva Pro and Canva for Teams, there’s a plan for every need and budget. Canva even extends its generosity to schools and nonprofits, offering its service for free!

For those looking to unlock the full potential of Canva, the Pro and Teams accounts are packed with advanced features like brand kits, AI-driven tools, and vast cloud storage – all ensuring that your design workflow is as smooth as silk.

Right now, Canva is offering 30 day free trials of their Pro Tier!! TOO GOOD TO PASS UP, PLEASE TRY IT OUT I BEG YOU

Stay Updated - They Move FAST!

Canva’s pace of innovation is breathtaking, and the best way to keep up is by checking out their Newsroom. It's your go-to source for the latest in Canva's ever-evolving platform.

Smol Conclusion

In an era where visual communication reigns supreme, Canva isn't just a tool; it's a movement. Empowering millions to design, it transcends the limitations of traditional software like PowerPoint. Its journey, spearheaded by the formidable Melanie Perkins and buoyed by its intuitive, versatile, and affordable design solutions, makes Canva a true monarch of the design world 🤠🚀🦋

TTYL & try out Canva,

Bailey

Sources:

• PC Mag: Canva

• Canva Templates: Who are the Canva Founders?

• Style Factory: Canva Review

• Canva: Canva’s website