Brief Description
The Canva Africa Design Challenge is a creative competition for young designers across Sub‑Saharan Africa. Participants are invited to design practical, culturally relevant Canva templates that support small businesses and local entrepreneurs, including product menus, invoices, business cards, and Social Media layouts. Winning designs will help businesses look professional while showcasing the creativity of African designers.
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Why Canva Africa 2025 Design Challenge Matters
* Support African Businesses: Your designs help small businesses present themselves professionally and grow their operations.
* Global Exposure: Winning templates will be featured on Canva’s platform, giving designers recognition across the continent.
* Prize Rewards: A shared prize pool of US$10,000 awaits top entries.
* professional growth: Winners receive a 3‑month Canva Pro subscription and mentorship from experienced Canva designers.
* Inclusive: Both first-time and experienced designers are welcome to participate.

Benefits / Awards
* A share of the US$10,000 prize pool.
* 1:1 mentorship session with Canva designers.
* Three-month Canva Pro subscription.
* Winning templates will be featured on Canva’s platform, gaining visibility.
* Exclusive Canva merchandise for winners.
Application Process
1. Design a template on Canva according to the challenge brief.
2. Write a short artist statement (maximum 150 words) explaining the purpose and impact of your design.
3. Upload your design and statement through the official Canva challenge entry form.
Name of Organizer
The challenge is organized by Canva, a global design platform that enables anyone to create professional designs easily.
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Eligibility / Requirements
* Must be a young designer, student, or content creator based in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
* Submit a template on Canva that addresses the real design needs of small businesses.
* Include an artist statement (up to 150 words) explaining who the template is for and how it helps them.
* Multiple entries are allowed, but only one template per entry.
Duration & Structure
* The submission window runs from 31 October to 15 December 2025.
* Designs are submitted through an online entry form.
* Entries will be judged based on creativity, usability, and relevance to small businesses.
Deadline
15th December,2025.


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