Practical & Affordable: Discover the Power of Canva for Stunning Visual Designs

JD Solomon Inc. and Communicating with FINESSE have demonstrated success using Canva.

JD Solomon
2 min readDec 30, 2024
Online visual design tools are not optional: they are required for effective communication (Image source: CWF/Canva used with permission)

Visual communication quality reflects directly on your credibility. Using a professional design tool should not be considered optional. Market leader Canva is my go-to resource, and it’s available for under $150 per year.

How I Use Canva

I launched JD Solomon Inc. five years ago and took a chance on Canva. It has exceeded our expectations.

I use Canva for most of my visuals. The tool allows you to import photos and videos or it has a rich, free library of everything you need. The editing features are simple and intuitive. Standard templates are available for PowerPoint, infographics, flyers, and all major social media formats. I have saved our brand colors, fonts, and logos within Canva for convenience and consistency.

Canva Saves Time

Canva’s drag-and-drop interface simplifies the design process, enabling you to create professional-quality visuals without specialized skills. Its pre-designed templates eliminate guesswork and allow you to focus on content rather than layout.

Canva Enhances Visual Appeal

Canva’s extensive library of fonts, images, and design elements is functional and visually appealing. The tool’s built-in alignment and spacing guides make it easy to maintain symmetry in your designs.

You Will Grow

You’ll become more confident and creative in your approach to design. Canva also offers tutorials, design tips, and AI-generated alternatives.

Canva is Not Perfect

Canva does not have the advanced capabilities of design software like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. However, its ease of use and affordability make it the top choice for most business needs.

Choose the Best

Canva stands out as the market leader in online design tools. Alternatives like Adobe Express, Visme, and VistaCreate offer similar features at comparable prices. Canva’s intuitive interface and robust features give it the edge.

Make Visual Communication Effective

Professional design tools like Canva are essential for effective communication.

JD Solomon served in executive leadership roles at two Fortune 500 companies before starting JD Solomon, Inc., just before the pandemic. JD is the founder of Communicating with FINESSE®, the creator of the FINESSE fishbone diagram®, and the co-creator of the SOAP criticality method©.

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JD Solomon
JD Solomon

Written by JD Solomon

Helping people become better communicators and collaborators. Creator of www.communicatingwithfinesse.com. Founder of http://www.jdsolomonsolutions.com.

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