How to Use Canva AI: Design Smarter with Magic Write, Games, and More

Samantha Fecich
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Canva AI is changing the way we design, teach, and create content. The new Canva AI features are designed to make your workflow faster, smarter, and more engaging. In this post, we’ll explore the latest updates, including the new Canva AI tab, Magic Write capabilities, AI-generated games, and more.

What’s New in Canva AI?

If you’ve used Canva before, you’re probably familiar with its intuitive design tools and templates. But now, there’s a new tab on the home screen under “What will you design today?”, the Canva AI tab. This powerful addition allows users to describe or record their ideas, and Canva AI will generate designs, content, or even interactive games based on your input.

Magic Write: Your AI Writing Assistant

One of the standout features of Canva AI is Magic Write. This tool can:

Rewrite or shorten the text
Make content more professional or humorous
Generate blog posts (e.g., “10 Most Common Teaching Interview Questions”)
Create social media captions, resumes, and more

Magic Write is ideal for educators seeking to streamline lesson planning or job seekers creating compelling application materials.

Canva AI for Visual and Interactive Content

Beyond text, Canva AI also supports:

AI-generated images and videos
Custom flyers and Instagram posts
Interactive educational games

For example, you can type “flyer for a scholarship for a future teacher,” and Canva AI will generate a ready-to-edit design complete with visuals and layout suggestions. You can even customize it with your school colors or thematic images, such as caps and gowns.

Creating Educational Games with Canva AI

Inspired by the YouTube video “Five Canva Code Educational Game Ideas” by Class Notes with Nicole, Canva AI can help you build interactive games such as:

Tic-Tac-Toe
Pixel Art
Drag-and-Drop
Guess the Word (like Taboo)
Escape Rooms

Using Nicole’s EASY prompt method (Explain, Assign, Specify, Your Style), you can guide Canva AI to create engaging, curriculum-aligned games. For instance, a flashcard game on the Five Pillars of the Science of Reading or a quiz-based “pillar challenge” with interactive questions.

Real Classroom Applications

Here are a few creative ways educators are using Canva AI:

Flashcard games: Like Quizlet, but customizable and embeddable in docs or whiteboards.
Interactive quizzes: With instant feedback and multiple-choice questions.
Lifecycle games: Clickable elements like water, soil, and sunlight to simulate plant growth.
Digital birthday cards: With confetti animations for student celebrations.
Sorting and matching activities: Great for vocabulary and concept reinforcement.

Why Canva AI Is a Must-Try

Canva AI is more than just a design tool—it’s a creative partner. From generating lesson materials to designing social media posts and interactive games, it empowers users to bring ideas to life with minimal effort. Just remember to review AI-generated content for accuracy, especially in educational settings.

Whether you're designing a flyer, writing a blog post, or building a classroom game, Canva AI is here to help you do it better and faster.