Design Surfaces Podcast

Andrew Green sits down with Canva’s Executive Creative Director, Cat van der Werff in this episode of ‘Design Surfaces’. Tune in as they discuss the evolution of the Canva brand, the beauty of stepping away to gain fresh perspectives and Canva’s philosophy of ‘handing over your lego’. They also touch on the art of balancing chaos with cadence, championing gender diversi

Andrew Green is back! Join him as he chats to Content Creative Lead, Candy Mattiske about Canva’s transformative role in representation and diversity in design, always coming back to fundamental design philosophies and the essence of user-centric creativity. They offer unique career advice for young creatives breaking into the industry and discuss how generative AI can be used to

In this episode of Design Surfaces, Sally Woellner chats to Canva’s Content Strategy & Experience Design Lead, Lucy Datyner. They explore themes central to creativity, motivation, and leadership within the design community. By highlighting the importance of community collaboration, unpacking the secrets of motivating design teams and embracing diverse perspectives, this is a

Join takeover host Sally Woellner and Claire Say, a product designer from Canva’s Print Platform team as they discuss the incredible opportunities of Canva’s Graduate Program, embracing feedback and failure for growth and the unique challenges faced by the Print surface area. A crucial listen for aspiring designers, creatives and university students alike! Find your dream jo

Design Surfaces takeover host, Sally Woellner dives into the art of naming and the synergy between visual design and language with self-proclaimed ‘Word Nerd’ & Content Designer, Val Watkins! Explore the creativity behind product names, the joy language sparks, and pathways into content design. This episode unveils the magic of words in shaping user experiences, highlightin

Sally Woellner returns as the host for Design Surfaces! In this episode, Sally and one of Canva’s Product Design Leads, Stuart Cruickshank explain the amazing work behind the Canva Creator Community. Stuart also shares his vision on AI's role in design, emphasising the importance of cultural sensitivity and human input and explores the nuances of global design aesthetics.

Sally Woellner takes over hosting duties in this episode of the Design Surfaces Podcast! She chats with Principal Product Designer from the Editing Surfaces Team, Simon Chalk about his journey to Canva and navigating starting a new job during the Covid pandemic. They explore the vital stages of design work, a mentor's impact on personal and professional growth, and the necessit

Introducing Sally Woellner, Design Lead of the Content & Discovery Supergroup at Canva! Andrew and Sally delve into the pivotal role of collaboration in innovation and how a classic blockbuster movie inspired Sally to become a designer in the first place. They also explore the transformative impact of generative AI in design and the dynamic interplay between designers and engin

In this inspiring episode, Amelia Marshall ​shares her journey from journalism to ​leading Canva's Content Design team, ​overcoming imposter syndrome, and ​the power of feedback in career ​growth. Discover the impact of ​Content Design on business success ​and the importance of team ​dynamics, hiring for potential, and ​fostering a culture of ​experimentatio

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Canva's Head of ​Product, Rob Kawalsky to discuss his ​career journey, the wild ​world of Product Design and his ​passion for entrepreneurship. Rob ​dives deep into the key collaboration ​between Design and Product and the ​chaos of ambition, providing a peek ​behind the curtain of the foundations ​of Canva. Find your