Having trouble sparking meaningful conversations in your Canva community? Expert insights can position your group as a hub for learning and inspiration. Use these ready-made templates to share thought-provoking advice and encourage real engagement among your members.
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Expert insights tap into the natural curiosity of community members, giving them access to knowledge they might not find elsewhere. By quoting recognized authorities or sharing expert perspectives, you create a sense of credibility and trust within your Canva community. This approach also lowers the barrier for participation, inviting members to reflect, question, and share their own experiences in response.
When members see advice from respected Canva professionals or design educators, they are more likely to engage, discuss, and share their viewpoints. This not only drives interaction but also helps build a culture of continuous learning, making your community an invaluable resource for both newcomers and seasoned users.
Canva expert Ronny Hermosa says 'Design is about solving problems, not just making things look pretty.' Do you agree? Share your thoughts.
💡 Example: "Canva expert Ronny Hermosa says 'Design is about solving problems, not just making things look pretty.' Do you agree? Share your thoughts."
According to Canva co-founder Melanie Perkins, 'Simplicity is the key to great design.' How do you keep your designs simple?
💡 Example: "According to Canva co-founder Melanie Perkins, 'Simplicity is the key to great design.' How do you keep your designs simple?"
Expert tip from Guy Kawasaki: 'Canva makes creativity accessible.' How has Canva helped you become more creative?
💡 Example: "Expert tip from Guy Kawasaki: 'Canva makes creativity accessible.' How has Canva helped you become more creative?"
Design educator Cat Coquillette advises 'Consistency builds your brand.' What techniques do you use to stay consistent in Canva?
💡 Example: "Design educator Cat Coquillette advises 'Consistency builds your brand.' What techniques do you use to stay consistent in Canva?"
Melanie Perkins once said 'Empowering others is at the heart of Canva.' How has Canva empowered you or your work?
💡 Example: "Melanie Perkins once said 'Empowering others is at the heart of Canva.' How has Canva empowered you or your work?"
Ronny Hermosa recommends using Canva templates to speed up workflow. What are your favorite templates or shortcuts?
💡 Example: "Ronny Hermosa recommends using Canva templates to speed up workflow. What are your favorite templates or shortcuts?"
Expert insight: 'White space is not empty space, it is design.' How do you use white space in your Canva projects?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'White space is not empty space, it is design.' How do you use white space in your Canva projects?"
Guy Kawasaki believes 'Visual storytelling is more powerful than words alone.' Share an example where Canva helped you tell a story visually.
💡 Example: "Guy Kawasaki believes 'Visual storytelling is more powerful than words alone.' Share an example where Canva helped you tell a story visually."
Canva instructor Maria Jose shares 'Less is more in presentations.' Do you follow this principle? Show us your presentation tips.
💡 Example: "Canva instructor Maria Jose shares 'Less is more in presentations.' Do you follow this principle? Show us your presentation tips."
Melanie Perkins says 'Design should be for everyone.' How do you make your Canva designs inclusive?
💡 Example: "Melanie Perkins says 'Design should be for everyone.' How do you make your Canva designs inclusive?"
Expert insight: 'Great design starts with great research.' How do you research before creating in Canva?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Great design starts with great research.' How do you research before creating in Canva?"
Ronny Hermosa advises 'Keep experimentation at the core of your process.' What is something new you tried in Canva this week?
💡 Example: "Ronny Hermosa advises 'Keep experimentation at the core of your process.' What is something new you tried in Canva this week?"
According to Canva experts, 'Fonts can make or break your message.' What is your go-to font in Canva?
💡 Example: "According to Canva experts, 'Fonts can make or break your message.' What is your go-to font in Canva?"
Expert tip: 'Use brand kits in Canva for consistency.' Do you use brand kits? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Expert tip: 'Use brand kits in Canva for consistency.' Do you use brand kits? Share your experience."
Melanie Perkins encourages 'Feedback as a superpower.' How has feedback helped you improve your Canva designs?
💡 Example: "Melanie Perkins encourages 'Feedback as a superpower.' How has feedback helped you improve your Canva designs?"
Expert insight: 'Canva's collaboration tools can level up your workflow.' Who do you collaborate with on Canva?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Canva's collaboration tools can level up your workflow.' Who do you collaborate with on Canva?"
Guy Kawasaki believes 'Design is a team sport.' How do you involve others in your Canva projects?
💡 Example: "Guy Kawasaki believes 'Design is a team sport.' How do you involve others in your Canva projects?"
Ronny Hermosa's advice: 'Templates are just starting points.' How do you customize Canva templates to fit your style?
💡 Example: "Ronny Hermosa's advice: 'Templates are just starting points.' How do you customize Canva templates to fit your style?"
Design educator Cat Coquillette: 'Color can evoke emotion.' What colors do you use most in Canva and why?
💡 Example: "Design educator Cat Coquillette: 'Color can evoke emotion.' What colors do you use most in Canva and why?"
Expert tip: 'Animations can add life to your designs.' Have you used Canva's animation features? Show us your work.
💡 Example: "Expert tip: 'Animations can add life to your designs.' Have you used Canva's animation features? Show us your work."
Guy Kawasaki suggests 'Simple graphics often have the biggest impact.' Do you agree? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Guy Kawasaki suggests 'Simple graphics often have the biggest impact.' Do you agree? Why or why not?"
Melanie Perkins says 'Anyone can design with the right tools.' What was your first Canva project?
💡 Example: "Melanie Perkins says 'Anyone can design with the right tools.' What was your first Canva project?"
Ronny Hermosa on Canva: 'Templates save time but custom elements make it yours.' What do you always customize?
💡 Example: "Ronny Hermosa on Canva: 'Templates save time but custom elements make it yours.' What do you always customize?"
Expert insight: 'Great design communicates, not just decorates.' How do you communicate messages in your Canva designs?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Great design communicates, not just decorates.' How do you communicate messages in your Canva designs?"
Cat Coquillette says 'Originality stands out.' What is your favorite way to make Canva designs unique?
💡 Example: "Cat Coquillette says 'Originality stands out.' What is your favorite way to make Canva designs unique?"
Expert tip: 'Use Canva folders to stay organized.' How do you organize your Canva projects?
💡 Example: "Expert tip: 'Use Canva folders to stay organized.' How do you organize your Canva projects?"
Melanie Perkins believes 'Design is an ongoing journey.' How has your design style changed since you started using Canva?
💡 Example: "Melanie Perkins believes 'Design is an ongoing journey.' How has your design style changed since you started using Canva?"
Canva expert Ronny Hermosa says 'Experiment with layouts for better impact.' What layout tips can you share?
💡 Example: "Canva expert Ronny Hermosa says 'Experiment with layouts for better impact.' What layout tips can you share?"
Cat Coquillette: 'Testing different design elements leads to better results.' What did you test lately in Canva?
💡 Example: "Cat Coquillette: 'Testing different design elements leads to better results.' What did you test lately in Canva?"
Expert insight: 'Collaborative editing is a Canva superpower.' Who would you love to collaborate with on your next project?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Collaborative editing is a Canva superpower.' Who would you love to collaborate with on your next project?"
Melanie Perkins says 'Design impacts how people feel.' What is your go-to Canva design for creating a mood?
💡 Example: "Melanie Perkins says 'Design impacts how people feel.' What is your go-to Canva design for creating a mood?"
Expert tip: 'Use Canva's Magic Resize to save time.' Have you tried this feature? What did you create?
💡 Example: "Expert tip: 'Use Canva's Magic Resize to save time.' Have you tried this feature? What did you create?"
Ronny Hermosa: 'Infographics simplify complex info.' What topic did you explain with a Canva infographic?
💡 Example: "Ronny Hermosa: 'Infographics simplify complex info.' What topic did you explain with a Canva infographic?"
Guy Kawasaki says 'Consistency beats perfection.' How do you balance perfecting vs. publishing with Canva?
💡 Example: "Guy Kawasaki says 'Consistency beats perfection.' How do you balance perfecting vs. publishing with Canva?"
Cat Coquillette advises 'Play with Canva's color palettes.' Which palette is your favorite and why?
💡 Example: "Cat Coquillette advises 'Play with Canva's color palettes.' Which palette is your favorite and why?"
Expert insight: 'Icons can clarify your message.' What icon do you use most in Canva?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Icons can clarify your message.' What icon do you use most in Canva?"
According to Melanie Perkins, 'Empathy shapes great design.' How do you design with empathy in Canva?
💡 Example: "According to Melanie Perkins, 'Empathy shapes great design.' How do you design with empathy in Canva?"
Guy Kawasaki: 'Your brand's voice should be consistent.' How do you keep your Canva designs on brand?
💡 Example: "Guy Kawasaki: 'Your brand's voice should be consistent.' How do you keep your Canva designs on brand?"
Expert tip: 'Use Canva for quick mockups.' Have you used Canva for prototyping or pitching ideas?
💡 Example: "Expert tip: 'Use Canva for quick mockups.' Have you used Canva for prototyping or pitching ideas?"
Cat Coquillette notes 'Stock photos are powerful when used right.' What is your favorite Canva stock photo source?
💡 Example: "Cat Coquillette notes 'Stock photos are powerful when used right.' What is your favorite Canva stock photo source?"
Expert insight: 'Good design is invisible.' When did you realize your Canva design was just right?
💡 Example: "Expert insight: 'Good design is invisible.' When did you realize your Canva design was just right?"
Melanie Perkins says 'Every design tells a story.' What story are you telling with your latest Canva project?
💡 Example: "Melanie Perkins says 'Every design tells a story.' What story are you telling with your latest Canva project?"
Select a template that fits your current topic or theme. Personalize the expert quote or insight if needed, ensuring it is relevant to your audience. Post it as a standalone discussion or use it to kick off a larger themed week. Always prompt members to share their own thoughts or experiences in the comments. Monitor the discussion, acknowledge thoughtful replies, and facilitate follow-up questions to keep the conversation flowing.
These templates are designed for all platforms. Whether you are posting in a Facebook Group, Discord server, Slack channel, or a dedicated forum, adapt the format and tagging style to fit your platform. Use polls or pinned posts for higher visibility. On platforms with threaded replies, reply directly to comments to foster deeper discussions.
To keep your community engaged and informed, use the AMA templates to spotlight recent Canva updates—such as new Magic Studio tools or collaboration enhancements. Frame questions like 'How do pros use Magic Switch for batch resizing?' or 'What’s the best workflow for collaborative brand kits?' This ensures your AMA sessions are timely and relevant to active Canva users.
Reach out to Canva Certified Creatives or Canva Champions and schedule AMAs around their areas of expertise—like advanced animation, brand kit management, or template monetization. Use the invitation templates to highlight their unique skills (for example: 'Ask Jess about selling Canva templates on the marketplace!') and encourage members to submit targeted questions ahead of time.
Leverage the templates to create session themes focused on common Canva pain points. For instance, host an 'All About Fonts' AMA tackling topics like font licensing, uploading custom fonts, or pairing typography. For team organization, prompt questions about permission levels and Brand Kit usage, making the session highly practical for power users.
Insert targeted prompts into your AMA post templates, like 'What’s your favorite Canva shortcut?' or 'How do you streamline batch content creation?' This encourages power users to reveal tips on using keyboard shortcuts, bulk editing, or integrating Canva with tools like Zapier, making the AMA valuable for experienced members.
Yes, the templates can easily be adapted for niche use-cases. For Education, use AMA prompts such as 'How do teachers use Canva Classrooms for remote learning?' For Nonprofits, frame questions around collaborative campaign design or accessing Canva Pro for free. Highlight these special segments in your template headers to attract the right audience.
Prepare pre-set responses and moderation guidelines within the templates for popular technical topics, like troubleshooting PDF exports or using the Brand Controls panel. Use callouts like 'See pinned post for exporting tips!' and group similar questions together so experts can address them efficiently, keeping the AMA structured and valuable.
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