Canva | What Will You Design Today?

Canva’s “What Will You Design Today?” ad highlights real people using Canva to turn their ideas into reality. From small business owners to activists, users show how Canva’s simple design tools help anyone create high-quality visuals—no design skills needed.

The Formula (That Works at Any Budget)

Real Users + Simple Tools = Broad Appeal

The ad features real user stories. Each one shows how Canva helps people design logos, pitch decks, posters, and more.
Lesson: Use real testimonials to build trust and show value across audiences.

Empowering Message + Easy Interface = More Engagement

The ad focuses on Canva’s ease of use. It shows people designing quickly and confidently—even without a design background.
Lesson: Promote your product’s simplicity to attract beginners and busy users.

Global Community + User Wins = Strong Brand Image

Viewers see users from around the world creating for different goals—business, activism, and personal passion.
Lesson: Show a diverse community to build brand credibility and connection.

Humor Breakdown

The ad stays inspiring, but includes small joyful moments—like users smiling at their work or laughing during the process. These moments make the content feel warm and human.
Lesson: Add light emotion to serious content to keep viewers interested and connected.

Final Verdict

Canva’s “What Will You Design Today?” ad clearly shows the power of accessible design. It proves anyone—anywhere—can create great visuals. The message is simple: Canva gives people the tools to turn ideas into impact.

BRAVE-o-meter Score:

B-7 | R-9 | A-8 | V-9 | E-8
BRAVE – 8.2/10

Learn more about Canva:
Website: canva.com
LinkedIn: Canva on LinkedIn

(See what BRAVE means in our collection)

Understanding the B.R.A.V.E. Scoring System

The B.R.A.V.E. scoring system uses AI to deliver an unbiased evaluation of top-of-the-funnel B2B brand ads. It measures potential impact, memorability, and effectiveness by assessing five key components of a video ad or commercial. This system gauges an ad's capacity to drive brand recall and enhance salience, ensuring that creative work not only captures attention but also leaves a lasting impression.

What B.R.A.V.E. Stands For:

Each letter represents a key factor in determining an ad’s success:

  • BBoldness: Is the ad original, creative, or daring? Does it break away from generic B2B marketing, or is it just another forgettable corporate video?
  • RRelevance: Does it connect with a real buyer pain point? Is it addressing a specific frustration or need, or just listing product features?
  • AAttention: Does it grab and hold attention in the first few seconds? Is it visually or tonally engaging, or easy to skip?
  • VVibe: Does it create an emotional response—laughter, recognition, or surprise? Or does it feel like just another corporate info dump?
  • EEffectiveness: Will buyers remember the brand when they need a solution? Does the ad make an impact that lasts beyond the moment?

How It’s Applied to B2B Video Rating

Each video is scored 1 to 10 in all five categories, based on how well it meets the criteria. The total score (out of 50) is then divided by 5 to give a final B.R.A.V.E. score out of 10.

For example:

  • An ad scoring B-8 | R-9 | A-7 | V-6 | E-8 has a total of 38/50.
  • The final B.R.A.V.E. score is 7.6/10.

Why It Matters

B2B ads often struggle with being bland, forgettable, or ineffective. The B.R.A.V.E. system ensures they are judged by their ability to break through, connect with buyers, and drive action.

Simply put: If your ad isn’t B.R.A.V.E., it’s invisible.

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