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Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

Why Canva's Affinity takeover suggests a surprising shift in direction

Canva's acquisition of Affinity signals a move towards offering 'pro' creative tools.
Canva aims to become a platform for entire creative processes, including 'master work,' not just simpler asset design. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Graphic design

Canva's Affinity acquisition is a subscription-based weapon against Adobe

Canva acquires Affinity to expand its creative professional tools and compete with Adobe.
The acquisition is Canva's largest by both price and headcount, signaling a strategic move to tap into the business-to-business market. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Web design

Affinity users won't be forced into paying subscriptions following Canva acquisition

Canva and Affinity promise to maintain perpetual licenses for Affinity software alongside any subscription options.
Affinity design software suite is positioned as a viable alternative to Adobe's subscription-based Creative Cloud software. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Graphic design

Canva acquires Affinity, spelling trouble for Adobe

Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its offerings for professional designers.
Canva aims to appeal to a wider audience with the acquisition of Affinity. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Graphic design

With Affinity acquisition, Canva should be able to compete better with Adobe's creative tools | TechCrunch

Canva acquires Affinity for hundreds of millions, targeting more advanced users and Adobe competition.
Excitement and alignment with Affinity, empowering professional designers through the acquisition. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Web design

Canva acquires Affinity to fill the Adobe-sized holes in its design suite

Canva acquires Affinity creative software suite to challenge Adobe's dominance.
Affinity's one-time purchase model appeals to creatives seeking alternatives to Adobe's subscription-based services. [ more ]
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Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

How not to fail at photographing a solar eclipse

Photographing a solar eclipse requires specific techniques like using a solar filter and shooting manually to react to changing conditions.
Even with a smartphone, one can contribute to scientific research during a solar eclipse by using the NASA app. [ more ]
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