Struggling to spark fun conversations in your Canva community? This or That templates make it easy to break the ice and encourage members to share quick opinions. Discover lighthearted prompts that get everyone talking.
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This or That prompts work because they lower the barrier to participation. By offering two simple and contrasting choices, members feel comfortable jumping in with their answer, without overthinking or worrying about being right or wrong. The playful format taps into the natural human instinct to compare and express preferences, making it irresistible to join the conversation.
In Canva communities, where creativity and personal style are celebrated, these quick-fire questions encourage members to share their design habits, favorite tools, and quirky preferences. This not only boosts engagement but also builds a sense of camaraderie, as members realize how much they have in common—or how delightfully different their approaches can be.
Canva time - templates or from scratch? Which do you prefer and why?
💡 Example: "Canva time - templates or from scratch? Which do you prefer and why?"
Bright colors or muted tones for your designs?
💡 Example: "Bright colors or muted tones for your designs?"
Are you a Canva desktop or Canva mobile fan?
💡 Example: "Are you a Canva desktop or Canva mobile fan?"
Text-heavy or image-heavy designs - what is your go-to?
💡 Example: "Text-heavy or image-heavy designs - what is your go-to?"
Do you use Canva for work or for fun? Share your pick!
💡 Example: "Do you use Canva for work or for fun? Share your pick!"
Simple icons or detailed illustrations - which makes your design pop?
💡 Example: "Simple icons or detailed illustrations - which makes your design pop?"
Do you organize your Canva projects or let creativity flow?
💡 Example: "Do you organize your Canva projects or let creativity flow?"
Fonts - bold and big or light and minimal?
💡 Example: "Fonts - bold and big or light and minimal?"
Stock photos or upload your own images?
💡 Example: "Stock photos or upload your own images?"
Animated graphics or static visuals - which do you use more?
💡 Example: "Animated graphics or static visuals - which do you use more?"
Pre-made color palettes or create your own?
💡 Example: "Pre-made color palettes or create your own?"
Do you prefer designing alone or with Canva's team features?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer designing alone or with Canva's team features?"
Instagram post or Facebook cover - which do you design more often?
💡 Example: "Instagram post or Facebook cover - which do you design more often?"
Do you save projects as PNG or PDF?
💡 Example: "Do you save projects as PNG or PDF?"
Drag-and-drop or keyboard shortcuts - your go-to for speed?
💡 Example: "Drag-and-drop or keyboard shortcuts - your go-to for speed?"
Minimalist templates or maximalist templates?
💡 Example: "Minimalist templates or maximalist templates?"
Do you prefer dark mode or light mode in Canva?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer dark mode or light mode in Canva?"
Design for print or design for digital?
💡 Example: "Design for print or design for digital?"
Are you a Canva Pro user or do you stick with the free version?
💡 Example: "Are you a Canva Pro user or do you stick with the free version?"
Quick edits or deep dives into details - what is your design style?
💡 Example: "Quick edits or deep dives into details - what is your design style?"
Do you prefer Canva's grids or free placement?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer Canva's grids or free placement?"
Rounded corners or sharp edges in your designs?
💡 Example: "Rounded corners or sharp edges in your designs?"
Do you use Canva's Brand Kit or set colors manually each time?
💡 Example: "Do you use Canva's Brand Kit or set colors manually each time?"
Animated text or classic text - what catches your eye?
💡 Example: "Animated text or classic text - what catches your eye?"
Do you start with a blank page or customize an existing template?
💡 Example: "Do you start with a blank page or customize an existing template?"
Are you more of a Canva poster or presentation designer?
💡 Example: "Are you more of a Canva poster or presentation designer?"
Photos or illustrations - what is your main visual?
💡 Example: "Photos or illustrations - what is your main visual?"
Grid layouts or collage style for photo designs?
💡 Example: "Grid layouts or collage style for photo designs?"
Do you use Canva's content planner or plan elsewhere?
💡 Example: "Do you use Canva's content planner or plan elsewhere?"
Are you team undo or team redo for fixing design mistakes?
💡 Example: "Are you team undo or team redo for fixing design mistakes?"
Do you design best in the morning or at night?
💡 Example: "Do you design best in the morning or at night?"
Shortcuts or mouse clicks - how do you work faster in Canva?
💡 Example: "Shortcuts or mouse clicks - how do you work faster in Canva?"
Are you a Canva video creator or stick to static images?
💡 Example: "Are you a Canva video creator or stick to static images?"
Do you love Canva's stickers or use classic icons more?
💡 Example: "Do you love Canva's stickers or use classic icons more?"
Dark backgrounds or light backgrounds for your Canva creations?
💡 Example: "Dark backgrounds or light backgrounds for your Canva creations?"
Do you design for clients or for yourself more often?
💡 Example: "Do you design for clients or for yourself more often?"
Creative chaos or organized layers in your Canva files?
💡 Example: "Creative chaos or organized layers in your Canva files?"
Do you stick to Canva's recommended sizes or customize dimensions?
💡 Example: "Do you stick to Canva's recommended sizes or customize dimensions?"
Are you all about Canva's effects or do you keep it simple?
💡 Example: "Are you all about Canva's effects or do you keep it simple?"
Do you share designs for feedback or launch them solo?
💡 Example: "Do you share designs for feedback or launch them solo?"
Would you rather teach Canva or learn something new?
💡 Example: "Would you rather teach Canva or learn something new?"
Canva elements or Canva photos - what is your most used resource?
💡 Example: "Canva elements or Canva photos - what is your most used resource?"
Pick a template that fits your community vibe and post it during times when engagement needs a boost. Pair it with a colorful Canva graphic to catch attention or keep it text-only for a fast response. Respond to answers to keep the thread lively and encourage members to elaborate. Consider using polls for quick voting or stick to comments for more discussion. Rotate topics regularly to keep things fresh and engaging.
For all platforms, keep This or That questions short to suit fast-scrolling feeds. Use Canva-designed graphics for extra visibility on Instagram and Facebook. On forums or Slack, use simple text for instant replies. Add a poll feature if available to drive fast participation. Always follow up with replies or reactions to keep momentum going.
You can tailor 'This or That' posts to compare popular Canva features, such as 'Brand Kit vs No Brand Kit' or 'Manual Resize vs Magic Resize.' This not only encourages engagement but also educates your community on Canva's unique tools. Ask members which feature they prefer and why, and consider following up with mini-tutorials or tip threads based on the results.
Effective topics include design styles (e.g., 'Minimalist vs Maximalist'), template types ('Instagram Stories vs Pinterest Pins'), or Canva functionalities ('Free Elements vs Pro Elements'). These subjects resonate across skill levels and can lead to valuable knowledge sharing and inspiration within your Canva community.
In challenge contexts, use 'This or That' templates to let members vote on themes, color palettes, or design constraints for upcoming competitions. For example, post 'Muted Tones vs Bold Colors' or 'Static Posts vs Animations' to guide challenge parameters and make members feel involved in shaping the event.
Monitor Canva's update logs and incorporate new features into your posts, such as 'Animation: Fade vs Pop' after a new animation release. Tag these posts as 'Feature Fridays' or similar, and invite members to share their experiences or creations using the new tools. This keeps your community current and encourages exploration of Canva’s evolving capabilities.
Acknowledge differing experiences by encouraging members to share their reasoning. If debates get heated, remind users of community guidelines and facilitate constructive conversation by highlighting pros and cons of each option, perhaps even creating summary graphics using Canva to visualize community feedback.
Yes! Use your community’s color palette, fonts, and logo within the Canva editor to ensure all 'This or That' templates feel cohesive. Leverage Canva’s Brand Kit feature for consistency, and consider creating a custom template set your moderators can duplicate for future posts. This strengthens your visual identity while streamlining content creation.
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