Non-Technical Users Struggle With Canva's Learning Curve and Rigid Refund Policy
A non-technical user found Canva too complex to use productively within days of a paid subscription and was denied a refund after cancelling, despite having a positive experience with a simpler alternative in the same category. This highlights a gap between design tools built for power users and the needs of casual, non-technical creators.
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