Canva's UI Confuses Adobe-Trained Users and Still Lacks an Android App Post-Affinity Acquisition
A user experienced with the Adobe Creative Suite finds Canva's interface and UX confusing, and notes that despite acquiring Affinity, Canva still has no Android app. This reflects friction for professional users switching from established Adobe workflows and a gap in mobile platform coverage.
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