Need help sparking fresh engagement in your Canva community? Try Community Challenge templates to motivate members, inspire creativity, and make participation fun. These ready-to-use ideas help you run lively challenges that everyone will want to join.
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Community Challenges tap into the natural desire for friendly competition and recognition. By inviting members to take part in creative tasks, you lower the barrier to participation and foster a sense of belonging. The playful tone keeps things light and inclusive, making it easy for newcomers and veterans alike to join in.
Challenges also leverage social proof: when members see others sharing their results, it encourages even the quietest participants to get involved. Offering small recognition or rewards adds extra motivation, turning routine engagement into something members look forward to. Over time, these challenges help build strong relationships and a vibrant, active Canva community.
Design a Canva poster using only three colors. Share your creation below.
💡 Example: "Design a Canva poster using only three colors. Share your creation below."
Show us your favorite Canva template remix. What did you change?
💡 Example: "Show us your favorite Canva template remix. What did you change?"
Can you create a logo with only shapes in Canva? Post your result by Friday!
💡 Example: "Can you create a logo with only shapes in Canva? Post your result by Friday!"
Emoji design challenge: Use Canva to make an image inspired by your mood today.
💡 Example: "Emoji design challenge: Use Canva to make an image inspired by your mood today."
Create a Canva infographic with your top 3 productivity tips.
💡 Example: "Create a Canva infographic with your top 3 productivity tips."
Weekly theme: Design a Canva post using the color purple. Who's in?
💡 Example: "Weekly theme: Design a Canva post using the color purple. Who's in?"
Speed round: Make a Canva creation in 10 minutes or less. Ready, set, go!
💡 Example: "Speed round: Make a Canva creation in 10 minutes or less. Ready, set, go!"
Throwback challenge: Recreate an old design in Canva using new features.
💡 Example: "Throwback challenge: Recreate an old design in Canva using new features."
Design a Canva quote graphic that inspires you today.
💡 Example: "Design a Canva quote graphic that inspires you today."
Who can make the most creative Canva birthday card? Drop yours below.
💡 Example: "Who can make the most creative Canva birthday card? Drop yours below."
Minimalist challenge: Create a Canva post using only text and blank space.
💡 Example: "Minimalist challenge: Create a Canva post using only text and blank space."
Canva hack contest: Share your best shortcut or workflow tip with a screenshot.
💡 Example: "Canva hack contest: Share your best shortcut or workflow tip with a screenshot."
Design a Canva flyer for a fictional event. Get creative with the details.
💡 Example: "Design a Canva flyer for a fictional event. Get creative with the details."
Share a Canva design using only free elements. How did it turn out?
💡 Example: "Share a Canva design using only free elements. How did it turn out?"
Weekend challenge: Make a Canva story graphic about your plans.
💡 Example: "Weekend challenge: Make a Canva story graphic about your plans."
Pick a Canva sticker and build a design around it. Share your process.
💡 Example: "Pick a Canva sticker and build a design around it. Share your process."
Create a one-slide Canva presentation about your favorite hobby.
💡 Example: "Create a one-slide Canva presentation about your favorite hobby."
Who can make the funniest meme using Canva? Post your entry.
💡 Example: "Who can make the funniest meme using Canva? Post your entry."
Try the new Canva feature and show us what you created.
💡 Example: "Try the new Canva feature and show us what you created."
Can you design a business card in under 5 minutes? Share your timer screenshot too.
💡 Example: "Can you design a business card in under 5 minutes? Share your timer screenshot too."
Design a Canva post that uses only two fonts. Which ones did you pick?
💡 Example: "Design a Canva post that uses only two fonts. Which ones did you pick?"
Create a Canva visual to represent your 2024 goal. Share your vision.
💡 Example: "Create a Canva visual to represent your 2024 goal. Share your vision."
Flash challenge: Use Canva to make a graphic in 5 minutes. Post it now.
💡 Example: "Flash challenge: Use Canva to make a graphic in 5 minutes. Post it now."
Design a Canva Instagram story for your favorite book or movie.
💡 Example: "Design a Canva Instagram story for your favorite book or movie."
Show your Canva workspace setup. Any tips for staying organized?
💡 Example: "Show your Canva workspace setup. Any tips for staying organized?"
Remix this week's featured template and share your version.
💡 Example: "Remix this week's featured template and share your version."
Create a Canva design using an unexpected color palette.
💡 Example: "Create a Canva design using an unexpected color palette."
Can you make a Canva Instagram highlight cover set? Show us your icons.
💡 Example: "Can you make a Canva Instagram highlight cover set? Show us your icons."
Design a Canva thank you card for someone in the community.
💡 Example: "Design a Canva thank you card for someone in the community."
Collab time: Team up with another member to create a Canva project.
💡 Example: "Collab time: Team up with another member to create a Canva project."
Design a Canva resume using your favorite elements. Share your layout.
💡 Example: "Design a Canva resume using your favorite elements. Share your layout."
Make a Canva design inspired by your favorite season.
💡 Example: "Make a Canva design inspired by your favorite season."
Challenge: Redesign your favorite brand's logo in Canva.
💡 Example: "Challenge: Redesign your favorite brand's logo in Canva."
Can you create a Canva collage using five photos? Post your masterpiece.
💡 Example: "Can you create a Canva collage using five photos? Post your masterpiece."
Create a Canva timeline for a project you are working on.
💡 Example: "Create a Canva timeline for a project you are working on."
Who can make the most eye-catching Canva newsletter header? Share yours.
💡 Example: "Who can make the most eye-catching Canva newsletter header? Share yours."
Try making a Canva design using only stock photos. How did it go?
💡 Example: "Try making a Canva design using only stock photos. How did it go?"
Design a Canva event invite for a made-up holiday. Get creative.
💡 Example: "Design a Canva event invite for a made-up holiday. Get creative."
Show off your best Canva before-and-after design transformation.
💡 Example: "Show off your best Canva before-and-after design transformation."
Share a Canva tip with a custom graphic. Help someone learn something new.
💡 Example: "Share a Canva tip with a custom graphic. Help someone learn something new."
Try a Canva template outside your comfort zone. What did you discover?
💡 Example: "Try a Canva template outside your comfort zone. What did you discover?"
Create a Canva graphic using only gradients. Show us the effect.
💡 Example: "Create a Canva graphic using only gradients. Show us the effect."
Pick a challenge template that fits your community's mood or goals. Post it across your platforms with clear instructions, and set a deadline if you want extra excitement. Encourage members to share their entries as posts, comments, or images. Highlight standout submissions and tag winners for extra motivation. Rotate challenge types weekly or monthly to keep things fresh and engaging.
Since these templates work on all platforms, adjust the format as needed: use images or videos on Instagram and Facebook, threads on Twitter, or polls and stories for quick engagement. Always include clear CTAs and make it easy for members to participate regardless of the platform.
Weekly or biweekly is ideal for most Canva communities. Adjust frequency based on engagement.
Shoutouts, feature posts, badges, and small Canva-related prizes encourage participation without creating pressure.
Start with easy, low-pressure tasks and recognize all contributions. Visual prompts and gentle CTAs help too.
Yes, they are formatted for all platforms. Adjust the media (images, text, stories) to suit each channel.
Rotate themes, formats, and difficulty. Invite members to suggest ideas or vote on future challenges.
Short deadlines boost excitement, but open-ended challenges can work too. Mix both for variety.
Use hashtags, threads, or dedicated posts to collect entries. Highlight top submissions in recaps.
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