Canva lays off 22% of its workforce; 1,270 people

This was probably already coming. Sad day for many folks but frankly AI put in a strong pivot in the world of design.

33 points | by princevegeta89 1 day ago

3 comments

  • ch_fr 16 hours ago
    I remember saying a cautious "godspeed" when canva acquired Serif Affinity, might have been a bit shortsighted. I hope they didn't get caught in the crossfire but I'm not optimistic.
  • anilgulecha 22 hours ago
    Pure digital b2c apps built pre-ai are facing a reckoning. Their features are getting disaggregated in a weekend app that's good enough for 90% of users.
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    • UK-Al05 14 hours ago
      Most of the value of these apps don't come from the actual features though. It networking effects, brand, ecosystems.

      It always been easy for startup to build a better widget. But that's not what lets you win.

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      • AznHisoka 12 hours ago
        What networking effects or ecosystem does Canva have?