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Canva & Affinity

Design for everyone

Built with everyone

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I’ve always believed that design should be accessible. Not just for designers. Not just for agencies. For founders, startups, side-hustlers…for anyone with an idea and a reason to bring it to life.
 
So when Canva invited me to join their Designer Advisory Board, it was an instant yes.
 
It’s more than a title. It’s a chance to help shape the future of design…for millions of people around the world.

Part of a Global
Creative Network

I'm proud to sit alongside some of the world’s most respected designers.

James Martin

The Canva Designer Advisory Board is a collective of global voices in design—brought together to help guide, challenge, and expand what Canva can be. I’m honoured to be part of this inspiring group:

Debbie
Millman

Designer, author, educator, and host of Design Matters.

Jessica
Hische

Lettering artist, illustrator, NYT best-selling author.

Lisa
Smith

Global Executive Creative Director at JKR.

James
Martin

Designer, educator, author, founder of Made by James.

Verònica
Fuerte

Founder of Hey Studio.

Eddie
Opara

Partner at Pentagram.

Pablo
Stanley

Co-founder of Blush, Musho, Lummi & Together.Art.

Johanna
Roca

Brand designer & creative director at Accept & Proceed

Together, we advise on features, tools, and creative experiences that empower everyone from seasoned designers to first-time creators… making sure people get to design their own way.

My Ongoing
Partnership With...

Tools that work like we do

Fast & focused

Beyond Canva, I’ve also partnered closely with the team at Affinity… a design platform I genuinely believe in and use daily. They’re building world-class tools for real creatives and do so much good for schools and in the education space.

We continue to together on tutorials, campaigns, and content that help designers and non-designers alike go further – without gatekeeping.

Why This Work Matters

Because creativity shouldn’t have a barrier to entry.

These partnerships are an extension of my mission: Free Design Education For The World… to make design more open, more human, and more founder-friendly. I’m proud to work with companies that care about real people, not just pixels.

If you’re building something in this space, or want help doing it right, let’s talk.