15 episodes
Design Surfaces Podcast Design @ Canva
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'Design Surfaces' - where creativity meets conversation! Hosted by Andrew Green, Canva's Head of Design, this podcast explores the diverse and impactful work of the different surface areas at Canva. Each episode features an intimate conversation with a designer, unveiling their unique journeys, inspirations and the fascinating stories behind their craft.
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E15: Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva
Join Andrew Green, Head of Design at Canva, as he sits down with Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and former Chief Evangelist at Apple, in this insightful episode of Design Surfaces. Recorded live at Canva Create in LA, Guy shares his unique perspectives on entrepreneurialism, innovation, and making remarkable impacts in the tech world. They delve into the evolution of Canva, discuss the power of simplicity in design, and explore the significant role storytelling plays in branding and user experience. Guy also reflects on his journey through tech, highlighting pivotal moments that shaped his career and the industry.
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E14: Michael Webster, Brand Creative Director
Join Andrew Green in a new episode of Design Surfaces! He sits down with Michael Webster, Canva’s Creative Director of Brand, to dive deep into the vibrant and dynamic world of brand design at Canva. Michael shares his journey, the evolution of the brand, and how the team’s focus on refining and elevating Canva's brand image has paralleled the company's rapid growth. They discuss the integration of brand identity with product design, the strategic use of color and motion, and the behind-the-scenes of Canva Create's branding process. Michael also offers insights into how Canva's brand team leverages user feedback to shape a brand that not only represents the product but also resonates deeply with users across the globe.
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E13: CJ, Discovery Design Lead
In this episode of Design Surfaces, Andrew Green chats to Canva’s Discovery Design Lead, CJ on the nature and complexity of search design. They discuss the role of algorithms and the importance of thinking about the discovery journey that the user needs. They offer their thoughts on the evolution of designers toward behavioural design. CJ delves into her leadership philosophy and the importance of putting people in a position of autonomy to do their best work at Canva.
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E12: Cat van der Werff, Executive Creative Director
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 diversity and the power of listening.
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E11: Candy Mattiske, Content Creative Design Lead
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 help, not hinder, design flows.
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E10: Lucy Datyner, Content Strategy & Experience Design Lead
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 must-listen for anyone looking to ignite their passion for design!
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