Sharing personal stories can be intimidating, but it is also the fastest way to create real connections. With these Canva Experience Share templates, you can spark meaningful conversations and inspire authentic engagement in your community.
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Encouraging members to share their experiences taps into our natural desire for connection and recognition. When people see others opening up about their Canva journeys, it builds trust and a sense of camaraderie. This not only increases engagement but also fosters a supportive environment where everyone feels valued.
Experience sharing is powerful because it validates members' efforts and ideas. It lets everyone learn from each other, discover new techniques, and overcome similar challenges together. As members reflect and post, it deepens their sense of belonging and ownership in your Canva community.
Share a time when Canva made your work easier. What changed for you?
💡 Example: "Share a time when Canva made your work easier. What changed for you? For me, using templates sped up my client projects."
What was your first Canva project? Tell us how it went.
💡 Example: "What was your first Canva project? Tell us how it went. I made a birthday invite and was amazed at how simple it was."
Describe a Canva design you are proud of and why.
💡 Example: "Describe a Canva design you are proud of and why. I loved my business card because it felt so professional."
Has Canva helped you in your studies or work? Share an example.
💡 Example: "Has Canva helped you in your studies or work? Share an example. I used it for a class presentation and got great feedback."
What is the biggest challenge you have solved using Canva?
💡 Example: "What is the biggest challenge you have solved using Canva? I created a social media calendar that saved me hours."
Tell us about a time Canva saved you from a design disaster.
💡 Example: "Tell us about a time Canva saved you from a design disaster. Last minute, I made a flyer and avoided a crisis."
How has your Canva style changed over time? Share before and after stories.
💡 Example: "How has your Canva style changed over time? Share before and after stories. My first posts were plain, now I love bold colors."
What Canva tool or feature surprised you the most? Why?
💡 Example: "What Canva tool or feature surprised you the most? Why? I was amazed by the background remover."
Share a time you helped someone else with Canva. What was the result?
💡 Example: "Share a time you helped someone else with Canva. What was the result? I taught my colleague and now she designs all our posters."
What inspired you to start using Canva?
💡 Example: "What inspired you to start using Canva? I needed a quick way to create event graphics."
Tell us about your favorite Canva template and how you used it.
💡 Example: "Tell us about your favorite Canva template and how you used it. I love the resume template for job applications."
Have you ever collaborated with someone on Canva? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Have you ever collaborated with someone on Canva? Share your experience. My team and I worked together on a pitch deck."
What is one Canva shortcut or trick you wish you knew sooner?
💡 Example: "What is one Canva shortcut or trick you wish you knew sooner? Grouping elements saves so much time."
Describe your most creative Canva project.
💡 Example: "Describe your most creative Canva project. I designed a custom board game for my family."
How did you feel after finishing your first Canva design?
💡 Example: "How did you feel after finishing your first Canva design? I was so proud I shared it with my friends."
What advice would you give to someone new to Canva?
💡 Example: "What advice would you give to someone new to Canva? Start with templates and experiment with colors."
Share a Canva fail and what you learned from it.
💡 Example: "Share a Canva fail and what you learned from it. I once lost my design, now I always save copies."
How do you use Canva outside of work or school? Any fun stories?
💡 Example: "How do you use Canva outside of work or school? Any fun stories? I make birthday cards for friends."
What Canva design are you most excited to try next?
💡 Example: "What Canva design are you most excited to try next? I want to create an animated video."
Who introduced you to Canva? How did they explain it?
💡 Example: "Who introduced you to Canva? How did they explain it? My boss showed me for social posts."
How do you organize your Canva projects? Share your system.
💡 Example: "How do you organize your Canva projects? Share your system. I use folders by project type."
Has Canva helped you land a job or client? Tell us about it.
💡 Example: "Has Canva helped you land a job or client? Tell us about it. My Canva portfolio impressed my new boss."
What is your go-to Canva color palette and why?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to Canva color palette and why? I love pastel tones for a calm vibe."
Have you ever remixed a Canva template? Show us your version.
💡 Example: "Have you ever remixed a Canva template? Show us your version. I turned a flyer template into a resume."
Share a Canva tip you learned from another community member.
💡 Example: "Share a Canva tip you learned from another community member. Someone taught me to use grids for alignment."
What is your favorite Canva app integration and how do you use it?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite Canva app integration and how do you use it? I use Google Drive for quick imports."
Describe a Canva creation that made a difference for your team or group.
💡 Example: "Describe a Canva creation that made a difference for your team or group. Our new logo boosted team spirit."
Have you used Canva for a personal milestone? Share your story.
💡 Example: "Have you used Canva for a personal milestone? Share your story. I made wedding invites with Canva."
What Canva element or sticker do you use the most?
💡 Example: "What Canva element or sticker do you use the most? I love the hand-drawn arrows."
Share your Canva workflow for creating a new post from scratch.
💡 Example: "Share your Canva workflow for creating a new post from scratch. I start with a blank page and build up from there."
What is one Canva feature you wish more people knew about?
💡 Example: "What is one Canva feature you wish more people knew about? The brand kit saves so much time."
Describe how you use Canva to stay organized or productive.
💡 Example: "Describe how you use Canva to stay organized or productive. I make monthly planners for my tasks."
Have you taught someone else to use Canva? How did it go?
💡 Example: "Have you taught someone else to use Canva? How did it go? I helped my mom create a family newsletter."
Share a Canva project that took you out of your comfort zone.
💡 Example: "Share a Canva project that took you out of your comfort zone. I designed a video presentation for the first time."
What is the funniest thing you have created with Canva?
💡 Example: "What is the funniest thing you have created with Canva? I made a meme calendar for my friends."
Tell us about a Canva design that got unexpected attention.
💡 Example: "Tell us about a Canva design that got unexpected attention. My infographic was shared by a big account."
Share a story where Canva helped you express yourself creatively.
💡 Example: "Share a story where Canva helped you express yourself creatively. I made a digital vision board."
How do you stay inspired to keep designing in Canva?
💡 Example: "How do you stay inspired to keep designing in Canva? I follow Canva creators on Instagram."
What is your proudest Canva moment so far?
💡 Example: "What is your proudest Canva moment so far? My design got featured in our company newsletter."
Share how Canva has changed the way you approach design.
💡 Example: "Share how Canva has changed the way you approach design. I am more confident to try new layouts now."
Post these templates regularly to keep conversations fresh and inviting. Encourage both new and seasoned members to participate by tagging or welcoming responses. Use the templates as discussion starters, in comments, or as features in newsletters. Always thank contributors and highlight standout stories to motivate others.
These templates are suitable for all platforms. Adjust the format for your platform's post style: use shorter questions for fast-moving chats, or encourage longer responses in forums or Facebook Groups. Add relevant hashtags or visuals to increase visibility. Use platform features like pinning, Stories, or polls to maximize reach.
Experience Share posts invite members to reflect on and share their personal Canva stories, tips, and lessons.
Tag members, comment on their stories, and highlight contributions in roundups or newsletters to boost participation.
Yes, they are designed to be broad and adaptable, ideal for hobbyists, professionals, educators, and more.
Text prompts work well, but pairing them with visuals or examples can increase engagement, especially on visual platforms.
Aim for at least once a week, but adjust frequency based on your community's activity and feedback.
Absolutely, feel free to tailor them to seasonal topics, campaigns, or special community milestones.
Try rephrasing the question, offer your own story to start, or tag active members to get the conversation going.