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Design Tools Become Too Complex for Simple Image Edits

Casual users trying to make basic image adjustments in Canva find the interface too complex and time-consuming to navigate. As design tools add features for power users, the UX grows beyond what non-designers can use effectively for quick, simple tasks.

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