Will Ideate Crush Canva as They Jack Prices? We asked Pablo Picasso.

Revolutionizing Design: Introducing ideate.xyz

“Yo hey you know A.I. is hard so we’re JACKING OUR PRICES UP.”

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The price of some Canva subscriptions are set to skyrocket next year following the company’s aggressive rollout of generative AI features.

Global customers for Canva Teams — a business-orientated subscription that supports adding multiple users — can expect prices to increase by just over 300 percent in some instances.

Canva says the increase is justified due to the “expanded product experience” and value that generative AI tools have added to the platform.

Enter Y Combinator backed startup Ideate.xyz

Is ideate.xyz poised to be a game-changer in the design world?

 The Design Dilemma

For many content creators, the design process often feels like a struggle between two extremes. On one hand, you have powerful, feature-rich tools that offer endless possibilities but come with a steep learning curve and a complexity that can be overwhelming. On the other hand, simpler tools promise ease of use but often lack the flexibility and creativity needed to truly stand out.

If you’ve ever tried to design a thumbnail, you know the drill:

1. Complex Tools: You download a heavyweight design application only to be greeted by a bewildering array of options, menus, and settings. After hours of tutorials, you’re still far from achieving the design you envisioned.

2. Simple Tools: You turn to a user-friendly platform like Canva, pick a template, tweak a few colors, and end up with something that looks “good enough.” But as millions of videos are uploaded daily, “good enough” just doesn’t cut it.

 Enter ideate.xyz

This is where ideate.xyz comes into play. Imagine a design tool that combines the best of both worlds: the power of professional-grade software with the simplicity of intuitive design. ideate.xyz isn’t just another graphics editor; it’s an AI design co-pilot that guides you from concept to creation, ensuring your designs are not only unique but also compelling.

# How It Works

- Design with Plain English: Forget about mastering complex design jargon. With ideate.xyz, you describe your idea in simple, everyday language, and our AI takes care of the rest. It’s like having a design expert right at your fingertips, ready to bring your vision to life.

- AI as Your Creative Partner: The ‘AI-deate’ design co-pilot doesn’t just follow orders; it engages with you. It asks the right questions to understand your design requirements and makes expert decisions based on your feedback. This partnership ensures that every design is tailored to your needs and preferences.

OK I’m going to be honest here I didn’t get that experience

Then I realized yes there is a chat window and AI-deate is there meanwhile the design is on my screen. I might need a demo

- Collaborative Environment: Collaboration is seamless with ideate.xyz. Work with your team in real-time, provide feedback, and make adjustments quickly. The AI co-pilot streamlines the design process, making it easy to iterate and perfect your creations.

- Maintain Brand Consistency: Consistency is key to building a recognizable brand. Ideate’s AI learns your brand’s style and preferences, ensuring that every design aligns with your established look and feel.

- Smart Iteration: The design process doesn’t end with a single draft. ideate.xyz allows you to generate multiple variations and refine them through interactive discussions with the AI, ensuring you get the perfect result every time.

The Founders

Jasper Jia

Cofounder & CEO at ideate.xyz. Designer specialising in creative tools and no-code. He believes designers should embrace learning and getting their hands dirty in the technical end of the software building process to craft the best software experience and cultivate fast iteration cycles with the engineering team. He was an ex-Snap designer and MSc Design Engineering graduate from Imperial College London.

Elliott Thompson

Cofounder & CTO at ideate.xyz. A software engineer with a penchant for visual computing. He studied computer graphics at University College London before taking on a role as a graphics generalist at Snap Inc. He has previously worked on 3D engines, game developer tooling, graphics editors, and e-commerce platforms.

 The Journey

As founders Jasper Jia and Elliott Thompson, spent years navigating the complexities of design and technology.

From crafting tools in the WebGL and AR spaces to mentoring in the no-code domain, we’ve encountered the persistent challenge of finding a design tool that bridges the gap between power and ease of use.

With ideate.xyz, the founders feel like they are breaking new ground.

“We believe that AI has the potential to transform the design process, making it more intuitive and aligned with the creator’s vision. Our goal is to empower the next generation of content creators, allowing them to build stunning brands and assets without the traditional trade-offs.”

But what would the great master Pablo Picasso think of Ideate? We asked him via ChatGPT to comment

Imagine an interview with Picasso on ideate.xyz:

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Interviewer: "Pablo, given your trailblazing approach to art, how would you feel about design software like ideate.xyz, especially with Canva's recent price hike?"

Picasso: "Ah, design software? Interesting... You see, in art, just like in life, simplicity is not the absence of complexity, but the mastery of it. If I had AI as my co-pilot back in my day, perhaps I’d be painting with a mouse instead of a brush!" (laughs)

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I asked Ideate to “create an image for imagine Pablo Picasso commenting on Ideate.xyz the generative AI startup looking to eat Canva's lunch”

This was what it came up with

First crack:

Second Crack:

For reference this is Pablo Picasso

Interviewer: "Can you imagine ideate.xyz as a disruptive force, simplifying the design process for the next generation?"

Picasso: "Simplicity is a breath of fresh air. If AI can take the weight of repetition and technique off creators' shoulders, then yes, it could be revolutionary. But remember: art is in the soul. Even an AI needs to know the soul behind the lines it helps draw."

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Interviewer: "What would you say to those who find the balance between complex tools and ease-of-use frustrating?"

Picasso: "In every creative act, there's a struggle between control and freedom. ideate.xyz* might be like the perfect dance partner—guiding without leading. For creators, having an AI that ‘learns’ your brand’s unique identity? That’s powerful. It’s like having an assistant who can make your coffee just right every time—without you having to tell them."*

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Interviewer: "Do you think Ideate’s focus on working in plain language and allowing creators to collaborate in real-time is enough to make it a Canva killer?"

Picasso: "Tools like Canva made art accessible, but ease is not the endgame. The true joy is in pushing boundaries. If ideate.xyz* allows creators to speak in their own language and still produce magic, then yes, Canva better watch out!"*

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Interviewer: "Lastly, what would you say to those who hesitate about AI’s role in creativity?"

Picasso: "Creativity is not a machine, but a spark. If AI helps fan that flame, then let it come. But it must never try to replace the soul of the artist. Every tool, whether brush or AI, must bow to the creator’s vision. That is the true essence of design."

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Interviewer: "Thank you, Pablo."

Picasso: "Thank you. Now, where’s my digital easel?" (laughs)

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Closing Note: ideate.xyz is revolutionizing design—where technology becomes the artist’s assistant, not its replacement. Just as Picasso brought a new dimension to the canvas, ideate.xyz brings a new dimension to the digital world. Will it eat Canva’s lunch? Only time will tell—but the future looks colorful!

 The Call to Action

Interested in learning more? Reach out to Ideate at [email protected]. We’d love to hear about your design needs and how we can help.

Experience the future of design with ideate.xyz—where your ideas take center stage, and simplicity meets sophistication.

Visit ideate.xyz and see how we’re transforming design, one thumbnail at a time.

I made this with Ideate

Maybe its just too early in the AM for my brain to work or I lack prompt imagination

I asked it to imagine Ideate.xyz eating Canva’s lunch.

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