# Expansive Graphic Design Apps The Canva App Helps Design Newbies Up Their Game By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-design-app References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/07/20/canva-brings-professional-design-to-anyone-with-its-new-iphone-app/) & [canva](https://www.canva.com/) While there are a lot of graphic design apps out there, a lot of them are rather intimidating to use for those of us who aren't particularly skilled in the world of graphic and web-created art. This is where the Canva app comes in. What's great about this particular app is that, much like its online platform, it makes it easier than ever for people who don't have a design background to quickly and easily create professional graphics for a variety of uses. The app allows you to access and make use of design elements that can be utilized in everything from invitation cards and promotional posters to Facebook banners and social media posts. This graphic design app ultimately empowers people to push themselves and make use of higher quality graphics for both personal and professional use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **User-friendly Graphic Design Apps:** Opportunity for apps that simplify graphic design to cater to non-designers and increase accessibility. - **Professional Graphics for Non-designers:** Opportunity to provide tools and resources that enable non-designers to create high-quality graphics for various purposes. - **Mobile Graphic Design Apps:** Opportunity to develop mobile apps that offer graphic design functionalities for on-the-go users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design Software:** Opportunity for graphic design software companies to create user-friendly platforms and expand their customer base. - **Digital Marketing:** Opportunity for digital marketing agencies to offer professional design services to clients without design backgrounds. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative graphic design apps tailored for mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Educational Graphic Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-for-campus.md) - [Consolidated Creator Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-creator-app.md) - [Expanded Creative AI Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-4.md) - [AI-Powered Graphic Design Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-suite.md) - [Text-to-Image AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-1.md) - [Text-To-Image AI Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-2.md) - [Visual Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textbehind.md) - [AI-Powered Design Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-express.md) - [AI-Backed Media Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-3.md)