Canva Creators

Canva Creators is a global contributor program by Canva that allows designers, illustrators, and visual creators to publish their work on Canva’s marketplace and earn royalties from template usage.

Creators are selected through an application process and portfolio review. Once accepted, contributors can submit templates and design assets that become available to millions of Canva users worldwide.

Each time a template is used or exported, creators earn royalties based on Canva’s compensation model. This allows designers to generate scalable, passive income while distributing their work to a global audience.

The program continues to evolve as Canva expands its marketplace ecosystem and creator opportunities.

I primarily design social media templates, drawing from years of experience as a social media designer. Social media templates remain one of the most in-demand categories on Canva.

Initially, I focused on Instagram post designs. However, after analyzing Canva’s content library and user behavior, I recognized significant opportunities to explore new visual directions and underrepresented niches. My goal is to create templates that feel fresh, trend-aware, and distinctive — offering users alternatives beyond conventional or overused styles.

Recently, I have expanded my focus to presentation templates designed for real-world use cases. I now specialize in interactive formats such as quiz games and “This or That” presentations, creating ready-to-use decks that encourage participation and make presentations more engaging and dynamic.

Here are some of the templates I have created:

• Instagram posts

• Instagram stories

• Instagram reels

• Presentation

• Book cover

• Youtube thumbnails

• Youtube intros

• Youtube outros

• Music album covers

• and More!

You may have noticed that many templates on Canva can feel predictable or instantly recognizable as “templates.” While not all designs fall into this category, a large portion follows familiar patterns.

My intention is to challenge that perception by creating templates that are functional and ready to use, yet visually refined enough that they don’t immediately look like templates. I aim to design pieces that feel intentional, elevated, and brand-ready — allowing users to stand out without heavy customization.

Below, I break down each design category and the approach behind it.

For Instagram templates, I developed a modern and minimalist visual direction inspired by digital minimalism. Much of the interface approach draws inspiration from Apple’s user interface — clean layouts, balanced spacing, and subtle hierarchy.

I frequently incorporate gradients and soft pastel tones to create depth while maintaining a sleek and contemporary feel. The goal is to design templates that feel premium, adaptable, and visually polished rather than generic.

Below are the different Instagram styles I have created:

• Notifications/reminders

• Search bar

• Instagram features inspired (countdown, questions, and poll)

• Music/podcast interface

• and other!

For Instagram Reels templates, I created styles that align seamlessly with Instagram posts and stories to ensure visual consistency across formats. Designed with a minimalist aesthetic and elegant typography, these templates balance clean composition with the dynamic nature of short-form content.

For YouTube templates, I focus on creating a more natural integration between visuals and typography, allowing photos or videos to remain the main highlight with subtle text support. The overall style stays minimalist, aesthetic, and elegant to ensure clarity while maintaining a refined visual presence.

I draw strong inspiration from Korean vloggers when designing YouTube thumbnails. I typically use 2–4 photo grids combined with minimalist, elegant typography to create an aesthetic yet eye-catching composition. Each template is fully customizable, allowing creators to easily replace the visuals with their own content.

I intentionally prioritize imagery over heavy graphic elements, as thumbnails play a crucial role in driving clicks. Following a “less is more” principle, text occupies less than 20% of the layout, keeping the focus on visuals. The photo grid approach clearly highlights key moments from the video, making the thumbnail both simple and strategically effective.

Similar to my YouTube thumbnails, I design video-based intros and outros that emphasize strong visuals supported by minimalist typography. I incorporate elements such as film camera frames, recording screen interfaces, cinematic openings, and subtle border layouts to create a distinctive, movie-inspired feel. These concepts allow users to choose styles that stand apart from conventional templates while remaining clean and versatile.

For the music album cover templates, I use structured photo borders paired with bold typography. This approach allows the mood and identity of the music to come through the imagery while maintaining an aesthetic, contemporary, and trend-driven visual style.

I currently focus on designing interactive, game-based presentation templates such as quizzes and “This or That” formats. I chose this direction strategically — traditional presentations are often passive, while interactive formats naturally increase engagement, participation, and retention. By integrating playful structures with clear content flow, I transform slide decks into dynamic experiences that are ready to use in real scenarios, from classrooms and workshops to team sessions and events.

Below are some of my top-performing presentation templates on Canva:

Pixel-Inspired Game Presentation (Super Mario-inspired) A nostalgic, pixel-based interactive deck designed for quiz-style engagement. Exported over 1.4M+ times.

3D Futuristic Tech Company Presentation A dark-themed deck featuring gradients, 3D elements, and a bold futuristic aesthetic tailored for tech and startup use cases. Exported over 800K+ times.

Minimalist Travel: Japan Tour Presentation An image-focused layout combined with refined typography, designed to highlight destinations through strong visual storytelling. Exported over 730K+ times.

Minecraft-Inspired Interactive Template A pixel-driven presentation with distinctive block-style visuals, blending nostalgia with interactive structure. Exported over 700K+ times.

To date, I continue to develop presentation templates tailored for real-world applications across various industries, including sports, lifestyle, vision boards, gaming, and beyond — consistently prioritizing usability, engagement, and distinctive visual direction.

Over the past four years, my templates have reached a total of 13M+ exports on Canva. Seeing millions of users choose and apply my designs continues to drive me to create impactful, visually refined, and easy-to-customize templates that support real communication needs across different industries and use cases!