Meet Melanie Perkins, one of Fast Company's Most Creative People

Cofounder/CEO, Canva

Melanie Perkins is the founder and CEO of Canva, a startup website that puts graphic design tools in the hands of professionals and amateurs alike. Previously, Perkins taught graphic design at the University of Western Australia and founded the startup Fusion Books, an online yearbook generator.

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Melanie Perkins

Cofounder/CEO, Canva

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