Design Surfaces Podcast

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. Find your dream job a...

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 necessity of learning fr...

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 engineers. Highlighti...

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 ​experimentation. Find your dream job at https://ww...

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 dream job at https://www.lifeatcanva....

Jess Faccin is a Principal Product ​Designer leading Canva’s Magic ​Studio. She reveals the wholesome ​origin story behind why she wanted to ​become a designer and her unique ​condition that impacts her way of ​processing and communication ​information. Jess also explains how ​she’s turned a uncommon personality ​trait into her superpower! Find your dream job at https://www.lifeatcanva.com/en/jobs...

In the first episode of the Design Surfaces podcast, Canva's CPO Cam Adams sits down with Head of Design, Andrew Green to dive into the evolving landscape of design, the critical role of taste, and the transformative impact of AI on creativity. They also discuss the future of Canva and where they are headed while also sharing their own personal journeys through design. Tune in for a mix of nos...