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Creative Bloq
Creative Bloq
Technology
Natalie Fear

Is Canva’s cringey Gen Z mode secretly genius?

Canva's new "Chronically Online" language mode .

Love it or loathe it, Canva has become a staple for creatives seeking a quick and simple design platform. Shedding the sexy yet stuffy branding of leading graphic design software like Adobe and Figma, Canva's latest tool embraces its playful, user-friendly image with its new "Chronically Online" mode.

Engineered for Gen Z, the fully functional language setting translates the platform into full internet slang, positioning Canva as the antithesis of corporate, industry-standard software. Is it gimmicky? Yes, but Canva understands its place, showing an eagerness to adapt with the emerging generation of creatives escaping the confines of traditional design.

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