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Oct 30, 2025 · Affinity’s new design platform combines everything into one app  And Canva really, really wants you to know that it’s completely free.

May 20, 2025 · Developers can provide details they would like to see in the final design, such as color palettes or the user experience.

May 13, 2025 · After a false start last week when someone accidentally published a blog post too early (oh, Google!), the company is formally announcing the design language known as Material Three …

Sep 23, 2025 ·  The experimental tool uses generative AI to build Pinterest-like design boards.

Jul 8, 2024 · Perkins is confident AI will help Canva do what it’s always done: make accessible tools that cost less than Adobe’s.

Oct 30, 2025 · These launches are part of an overhaul to the design platforms Visual Suite workplace products, which Canva describes as a “Creative Operating System” for marketing teams.

Jun 9, 2025 · Apple is launching a new design language. Liquid Glass will be available on all of Apple’s software.

Sep 20, 2024 · Microsoft continues to evolve its iconography, illustrations, and overall Fluent design system regularly, so expect to see even these latest illustrations refined again in the future.

May 7, 2025 · Figma Buzz is a marketing-focused design app that’s rolling out in beta to all users, and makes it easier for teams to publish brand content, similar to Canva’s product design platform.