While studying at university in Australia, Melanie Perkins simply wanted to make a presentation. But the design tools she encountered were so complex, they quickly led to frustration.
Starting with Fusion Books!
At the age of just 19, Melanie, along with her boyfriend Cliff Obrecht, created a simple yearbook designing tool called Fusion Books. There was no fancy setup; the startup was run from her mother’s living room. But this small beginning was the foundation of a big idea.
Think big, Dream Big: The Idea Behind Canva
Melanie thought, “What if everyone could easily create professional designs without Photoshop or any design course?” Just Drag & Drop, and it was done. This dream later became Canva. From this you can understand that if your product solves people’s problems, it can become a superhit. Melanie met Google’s ex-designer Cameron Adams, who believed in her vision. Then Canva was launched in 2013!
More than 150 Million+ users
After its launch, Canva became so popular that teachers, marketers, and startups around the world have become crazy about Canva. Today Canva has more than 150 million users. Apart from this, Melanie and Cliff are not just making money, but they have pledged to donate their majority stake to charity.
Conclusion
Melanie’s journey is proof that you too can change the world from anywhere in the world, even without a tech background – just identify the problem, find the solution, and don’t give up.
Next time you open Canva, remember that it was the idea of a girl who wanted design to be easy for everyone.
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