Canva : Teach, Design & Inspire with Canva

“Teach, Design & Inspire with Canva” dives deep into the world of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform. Recognized for its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Canva empowers educators, entrepreneurs, and designers to create visually captivating content without the need for a design background

Who am I ?

Don Skolar

Brandon Liau, also known as Don, is a co-founder of Skolar Malaysia. He has a strong passion for education, entrepreneurship, digital content creation, and teaching. Don holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Mathematics from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and a master’s degree in Mathematics Education with Technology from Universiti Malaya (UM).

Don is an expert in Canva and has taught himself the platform. He has delivered over 120 Canva courses between 2021 and 2023, gaining over 42,000 followers on Instagram and over 500 lifetime paid members in his Skolar Academy. His courses not only focus on designing posters or editing videos with Canva, but also incorporate Canva for corporate use and teaching and learning with pedagogical approaches, while also pursuing his interest in creating an online brand persona with Canva. He co-owns Skolar Academy, which aims to empower lifelong learning skills, especially with Canva and AI tools for Malaysians, Indonesians, and Bruneians.

In 2022, Don was recognized as the first and only Malaysian to receive the distinction of Canva Verified Expert (CVE) out of the 45 worldwide Canva Verified Experts. He is also a certified HRDC trainer.

The good things about Canva:

Educational Powerhouse: Canva is not just for businesses and individual creators. Educators can use Canva as a tool for classroom content, from presentations to infographics. The platform also offers a plethora of resources tailored for educators, facilitating interactive and engaging lessons.
Effortless Design: With a vast library of templates, fonts, images, and design elements, users can easily craft custom designs. The platform’s versatility caters to various needs, from social media graphics to printables.
Inspire Creativity: Canva isn’t just about following templates; it’s a platform that encourages users to tap into their creativity. With endless customization options, users can bring their unique visions to life.
Accessible to All: One of Canva’s strengths is its accessibility. Whether you’re on a desktop or mobile device, designing on-the-go or in the office, Canva is there. Its freemium model ensures that basic design needs are met at no cost, while additional features and assets can be accessed through its premium tiers.
Community and Collaboration: Canva promotes collaborative work. Multiple users can work on a single design simultaneously, making team projects more streamlined. Plus, its community aspect allows for sharing, feedback, and inspiration from global users.
Continuous Learning: Canva offers tutorials, workshops, and resources for users to continue refining their design skills, keeping the community updated on the latest trends and techniques.