Visual communication

Canva Surpasses 60 Million Education Users as Partnerships Surge With Schools Eager for Cutting-Edge Learning Tools

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Software, Audio, Video, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Other Technology, Houston Independent School District, Jefferson County Public Schools, Ministry, Workplace, AI, Investment, NASA, Growth, Communication, Faculty, School, UC, Creativity, Campus, K-12, Workforce, Wichita USD 259, Visual communication, Student

“The rapid growth we’ve seen in our education product reflects the increasing demand for visual communication tools and visual literacy in the classroom.

Key Points: 
  • “The rapid growth we’ve seen in our education product reflects the increasing demand for visual communication tools and visual literacy in the classroom.
  • Since launching these products, Canva has welcomed over 10 million new education users to its platform in just three months, reaching 60 million users globally, and underscoring the demand for a comprehensive learning tool for students and educators.
  • Over the past year, Canva launched partnerships with local schools across Europe, including Rocket School in France, I.E Business School in Spain, and has recently partnered with Poland's Ministry of Education where Canva will be providing its tools to over 5 million users across Polish schools.
  • With a presence in over 600,000 schools worldwide, Canva is at the forefront of a new era in education, democratizing advanced learning tools and making them more accessible and engaging than ever before.

Dahua Showcases Immersive Display and Control Solutions at ISE 2024

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Visual communication, Digital signage, LED display, Exhibition, Flip chip, Dahua Technology, Education, COB, LED, Fatigue, Artificial intelligence of things, Television

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, is showcasing its latest lineup of display and control solutions at Integrated System Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, is showcasing its latest lineup of display and control solutions at Integrated System Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
  • "We are delighted to showcase the ultimate immersive visual experience driven by advanced technology to European and global visitors," said Chenzhi Zhu, CEO of Dahua Iberia.
  • "Dahua is keen to explore and develop in emerging fields, offering innovative solutions with superior functionality for modern businesses."
  • To learn more about Dahua's display and control solutions, please visit our stand at 3Q150 (until February 2), or visit our official website here .

Marvel's Echo is a one-of-a-kind superhero – and an inspiration to the Deaf community

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Devery, Noise, Leg, Zahn, Culture, Devery Jacobs, Rehabilitation, Tantoo Cardinal, Grandparent, Language, Visual communication, Disability, Maya, Parent, Time, Television, ASL, Jewellery

Deaf actress Alaqua Cox plays the eponymous superhero, a character she already portrayed in the Hawkeye series in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Deaf actress Alaqua Cox plays the eponymous superhero, a character she already portrayed in the Hawkeye series in 2021.
  • The uppercase “Deaf” refers to deaf people who share a language, identity and culture.
  • It is important that Deaf actors play Deaf characters in TV and film so that audiences engage with authentic depictions of disability.
  • They learn ASL at school or college or through Deaf friends, because visual communication is important for Deaf people’s cognitive and social development.
  • There, she enrols in martial arts classes and begins developing some of the skills that will define her as a superhero.

Nuanced characters

  • Daredevil (who has a Marvel television series of his own) is a blind lawyer and superhero with super-human senses due to an accident involving radioactive chemicals.
  • In the series, Maya is at one point called on to fight against a rival gang.
  • Unexpectedly, Daredevil (Charlie Cox) intervenes and gets into a fight with Maya.
  • Superheroes with a disability are rarely portrayed in comic books and this scene in the series marks a positive step towards inclusive representation.


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Kevin Buckle does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Easyprint.com becomes Infowerk.com

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Technology, Publishing, Marketing, Advertising, Photography, Communications, Professional Services, Small Business, Internet, Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia, Visual communication, USS, Textile, Printing, News

This rebranding marks an important step in the development of the platform and reflects its expanded range of services.

Key Points: 
  • This rebranding marks an important step in the development of the platform and reflects its expanded range of services.
  • In future, Infowerk.com will not only stand for a printing platform, but for a central point of contact for the entire world of visual communication.
  • The platform is looking forward to standing by its users in this new era of visual communication and welcoming them to the updated website.
  • Unitedprint.com SE is an innovative and globally operating European e-commerce technology company in the fields of design, marketing, print and publishing.

University of California Partners with Canva to Provide Universal Access to Visual Communication Tools

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Technology, Photography, Audio, Video, Social Media, Apps, Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Other Communications, University, Software, Education, Communications, Internet, Data Management, Security, Literacy, UCLA, University of California, Berkeley, Student, DOC (website), Faculty, Information technology, Social media, Visual communication, Partnership, Communication, Growth, Information Technology Services Agency, AI, UC, Management, Nursing, Tailor, Canva

This partnership with the world’s leading public research university system will bring cutting-edge visual communication and design tools, including an AI-powered suite of products, to UC’s over half-million strong community.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership with the world’s leading public research university system will bring cutting-edge visual communication and design tools, including an AI-powered suite of products, to UC’s over half-million strong community.
  • In a world where visual communication has become the status quo in every industry and profession, ensuring we’re equipping students for an increasingly visual workforce is more important than ever.
  • Under the new partnership, UC faculty, staff, and students will gain access to Canva for Campus , a powerful suite of visual communication products for college and tertiary students, administrators and faculty.
  • Canva Shield, Canva’s suite of AI safety tools, aligns with the UC system’s approach of leveraging AI tools responsibly.

Canva Launches Popular Music Library to Supercharge Content Creation in Partnership with Warner Music Group, Merlin and More

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Technology, Entertainment, Online, Communications, Software, Audio, Video, Other Entertainment, Internet, Social Media, Music, Digital, WMG, United Kingdom, Social media, Warner, Life, Business development, Merlin, Personality, Multimedia, Warner Music Group, Content, Growth, Warner Chappell Music, Ecosystem, Student, Partnership, Travel, Nonprofit organization, Education, Communication, Visual communication, Video game, Cassette tape, Canva

Canva is the first visual communication platform to add commercially released music at the point of creation, for content that can be shared across multiple platforms.

Key Points: 
  • Canva is the first visual communication platform to add commercially released music at the point of creation, for content that can be shared across multiple platforms.
  • Free Canva users can browse the new music library, but will need to upgrade their subscription to use it in designs.
  • The popular music library cannot be used in content created for commercial purposes, across all Canva account types.
  • Canva partners with Warner Music Group, Merlin and more
    Earlier this year, Warner Music Group and Merlin announced first-of-their-kind partnerships with Canva , and now, those partnerships come to life with hundreds of thousands of songs available in Canva’s popular music library.

Artmarket.com: Interview with digital artist Josh Pierce, whose NFT 'Flow' is on the cover of the Artprice 2023 Contemporary Art Market Report

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Knowledge, Digital, Sotheby, Sale, Exhibition, Photography, Life, Creativity, Non-fungible token, Friends, Artificial intelligence, Human, Intuition, Nature, Sotheby's, LED, Growth, Friedrich, Art Basel, Ecosystem, Symbiosis, Goldsworthy, Eye, Hand, Poetry, Music, Art history, Neon, Romanticism, Annual report, Consciousness, NFT, Visual communication, Cryptocurrency, Creative industries, Jewellery, Entertainment, Video game, Artprice, Blockchain

"Digital creation brings a wonderful breath of fresh air to the art world" enthuses thierry Ehrmann, CEO of Artmarket.com and Founder of Artprice.

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Artmarket.com: Interview with digital artist Josh Pierce, whose NFT 'Flow' is on the cover of the Artprice 2023 Contemporary Art Market Report

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 30, 2023
Knowledge, Digital, Sotheby, Sale, Exhibition, Photography, Life, Creativity, Non-fungible token, Friends, Artificial intelligence, Human, Intuition, Nature, Sotheby's, LED, Growth, Friedrich, Art Basel, Ecosystem, Symbiosis, Goldsworthy, Eye, Hand, Poetry, Music, Art history, Neon, Romanticism, Annual report, Consciousness, NFT, Visual communication, Cryptocurrency, Creative industries, Jewellery, Entertainment, Video game, Artprice, Blockchain

"Digital creation brings a wonderful breath of fresh air to the art world" enthuses thierry Ehrmann, CEO of Artmarket.com and Founder of Artprice.

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Canva Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Launch of World’s First All-In-One AI Design Offering for Everyone and Every Business

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Software, Social Media, Other Communications, Internet, Artificial Intelligence, Communications, Technology, Apps, Applications, Cloud, Heart, Communication, Partnership, FedEx, Starbucks, Imagen, Workplace, DALL-E, Privacy, Intelligence, Human, Multimedia, Colgate-Palmolive, Human voice, Creativity, Visual communication, Organization, Trust, Traction, Google Cloud, Zoom, Studio, Data, Ecosystem, AI, Create, Safety, Film industry, Video game, Entertainment, Creative industries, Medical device, Camera, Reddit, Canva

Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, celebrates 10 years of innovation with the launch of Canva’s Magic Studio.

Key Points: 
  • Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, celebrates 10 years of innovation with the launch of Canva’s Magic Studio.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “A decade ago, Canva set out to empower the world to design by simplifying a complex and fragmented design ecosystem.
  • “With a focus on making complex things simple, Magic Studio has been built for the 99% of the world without complex design training.
  • Magic Studio infuses the best of AI across every part of Canva as the first and only truly all-in-one and interoperable AI design offering on the market.

Freepik looks for emerging, talented US designers through "The Urban Canvas" contest

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Creativity, Visual communication, Imagination, Life, SAN, Creative industries, Film industry, Freepik

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freepik, the global tech company and world's largest platform for audio-visual resources, has announced a contest for young talents in the US. The announcement comes shortly after launching their latest campaign in the country, during which they painted a building in just 24 hours with Osmani Contreras's team.

Key Points: 
  • All US creators can participate in the contest by submitting their designs here: www.urbancanvasbyfreepik.com
    The contest will be open for submissions from October 3rd until November 3rd.
  • The top five designs will receive one year of access to Freepik Premium, equipping them with the tools to bring their ideas to life.
  • What's beautiful about this contest is that it perfectly embodies the essence of Freepik: bringing ideas to life should be accessible to everyone" stated Carlos Cantú.
  • With this initiative, Freepik continues to expand its presence in the United States, exemplifying its dedication to empowering creativity, facilitating efficient design, and promoting meaningful visual communication.