NEW Canva Features That Will Change Your Design Game (October 2024)

Ever felt like your designs could use a little extra spark? Canva’s latest updates are packed with tools that make designing faster, smoother, and just plain fun. If you’re using Canva or thinking about it, this video by Kate Hayes breaks down the newest features that’ll transform how you design. Trust me, you’ll want to check out what’s new.

Kate Hayes walks us through her top five favourite Canva updates from October 2024. Each one is designed to make your work easier and more professional.

Magic Write, Canva’s AI-powered text generator, just got smarter.

 

Here’s what’s cool about it:

 

• You can now tweak AI-generated text by clicking “More Like This” for alternative versions.

 

• Prefer something more specific? Use the new edit button to customise outputs like a pro.

 

Whether it’s captions or ad copy, this tool is a lifesaver.

Need stunning stock footage? The Artlist collection has you covered.

 

From serene oceans to cinematic landscapes, the quality here is next level.

 

Search, click, and drop them straight into your projects. No more hunting across multiple platforms.

Say goodbye to boring slides.

 

With fresh animations like Ink, Sketch, and Spray Paint, you can add personality to individual elements or your entire page.

 

And yes, it’s easy to customise how elements enter, exit, or simply flow into your presentation.

Static charts are out. Interactive ones are in.

 

• Hover over sections to highlight data.

 

• Perfect for presentations where numbers need to pop.

 

These are an ideal way to keep your audience engaged while presenting complex info.

Dream Lab is Canva’s game-changing text-to-image generator powered by Leonardo AI.

 

Want a vibrant illustration of a puppy in a flower field? Type it in, and Dream Lab does the rest.

 

With multiple styles like pop art or sketch, you’ll have high-quality visuals ready in seconds.

Some features are exclusive to Pro users. If you’re not on Pro yet, Kate offers a 30-day free trial link in her video description.

Kate Hayes shares step-by-step tutorials and insider tips on how to use these features effectively.

 

Not all, but some tools like Dream Lab and certain animations are Pro-only.

 

Absolutely. With guided prompts and customisation, it’s super easy to use.

 

Search “@Artlist” in Canva’s Elements tab and explore from there.