On 3 October, 37 student teams spent a Saturday in Nairobi designing for seven real Kenyan businesses, all in Canva.
Photos, videos and words from the participants, volunteers and judges who were there.
LinkedInPhotoDidn't think my first LinkedIn post would be event related.. (confidence boost😅) I won't lie, I had my account on freeze .. too scared to start, too scared to send that post or make that connection.. ever waiting to have that right project to talk about, to get the right qualif…
LinkedInPhotoCreativity, collaboration, and connections! Grateful to have been part of Canva Africa’s Canvathon, an amazing experience filled with creativity, teamwork, and new connections. I had the opportunity to work alongside my amazing teammates, Betsy Nashipai and Shirlyne, and also ne…
Instagram_royal.ms_ on October 3, 2026: "Came for the designs, stayed for the vibes 🎨✨ #canvathonafrica ,Nairobi was EVERYTHING. colors everywhere, creativity on 100, and the energy from young designers?? unmatched. Super excited for my team - Young Developers 💻💡 we really showed up!…
X2 photosThe Canvasation is Canvacingg!!!! #CanvathonAfrica254 #canvaAfrica #Canvathon
Instagrammiss.kikigitonga on October 4, 2026: "Still inspired by yesterday’s amazing Canva event! A day filled with creativity, connection, and fresh ideas. So grateful to be part of such an inspiring experience! Big thanks to @creativesconnectke for bringing creatives together! 🙌🏽 #Ca…
LinkedIn3 photosHello, I'm Moses. I participated the canvathon today at hackhouse and it was my first time participating at a competitive level of designing , I didn't win but atleast I enjoyed myself. P.s. I am a beginner. Thank you to the canva team for such an event! Hopeful to participate i…
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LinkedIn8 photosToday, I had the opportunity to be part of Canvathon Africa at Hackhouse Africa an experience that brought together creativity, design, and real-world business challenges. Our team was given the Kikapu Smart Traders brief, and in just two hours, we had to turn the business idea…
LinkedIn5 photos4th place out of 35 teams at the first-ever Canva design hackathon. 🎨 On Saturday 3rd October, I took part in the first-ever Canva design hackathon. The challenge: build a flyer, a brand kit, and a landing page before the clock ran out. We trusted each other, split the work, an…
LinkedIn5 photosToday at Hackhouse Africa, I had the awesome opportunity to be part of the 1st Canvathon in Kenya everrrrrr. From an eye-opening 3-day virtual training to a 1-day physical event at hackhouse africa. Teaming up with Maryanne Otieno and Trish Wakio, we participated in the Canvatho…
TikTokVideoThe Event was a blast #canvathon #canvathonafrica @Creativesconnect ke
LinkedInText postThis Saturday, I attended Canvathon Kenya. And I left humbled. Not because I won anything. I didn't. But because I saw just how much room there still is for me to grow. We were tasked to build a full brand from scratch, brand kit, poster, and a landing page, all using Canva. Bri…
LinkedInPhotoWe got our brief the morning of the event, and honestly, the clock started ticking immediately. 😅 At the first Canvathon Africa by Canva Africa , my team and I had to figure out how to take a brand-new concept from scratch to a full launch pad in just a few hours. No overthin…
LinkedIn6 photosTurns out, “I’m just here to learn a few design tips” was a BIG understatement. I attended Canva Africa event in Nairobi alongside Ivy Atieng and I left with much more than design inspiration. We explored what it really takes to grow as a creative,, from building your skills and…
LinkedIn5 photosSaturday was such a creative experience! 🎨I had the opportunity to participate in Canva’s first Canvaathon, where we were given a real-world challenge: help a beauty business improve its visibility and increase its sales through design. The challenge was to create a brand kit,…
Brief 5: Baraza TV
Brief 2: Kikapu Smart Traders
Brief 7: Tihnars Beauty Empire