Canva continues to expand its dominance in the design sector. Following the acquisition of Affinity, it now adds Cavalry to its portfolio, a professional 2D animation tool with a workflow inspired by 3D. In parallel, it acquires the data intelligence company MangoAI. The strategy aims to build a comprehensive creative ecosystem, positioning itself as an operating system for professional work.
A 2D Animation Engine with 3D Software DNA 🎬
Cavalry stands out for applying 3D environment principles to vector 2D animation. Its engine allows working with layers, scenes, and objects in a non-destructive way, using a procedural and scripting system. This acquisition gives Canva a specialized tool for motion graphics, complementing Affinity's static capabilities. The integration of MangoAI suggests a future where data can inform design decisions within the platform.
Coming Soon: Canva OS? The System That Does Everything Except Your Coffee ☕
With this, Canva seems determined that you'll never need to leave its universe. First it was graphic design, then free professional office suite, now animation and artificial intelligence. All that's left is for them to announce a module for writing foro3d posts and another for managing supermarket shopping. The creative operating system sounds like, in the future, the only creative decision left for you will be choosing your account password.