Understanding what Canva AI could do before 2.0 makes the 2.0 features make a lot more sense
AI Copy Style applying artistic styles across all graphics rather than to individual elements is the design consistency tool that changes how you apply a visual direction at project scale. One style directive across all graphics rather than manual per-element application is the kind of efficiency that is invisible until you have experienced the alternative.
AI Brand Kit Integration generating a brand kit automatically from a website or PDF is the onboarding shortcut that matters for agencies managing multiple client brand kits. The time saved on initial setup compounds across every new engagement.
AI Elements generating images, videos, 3D objects and codelets on demand reduces dependency on external stock libraries for specific requirements where the library does not have what you need. Not for every asset but for the specific and unusual ones.
Ask Canva as an AI assistant available in the commenting system is the workflow location that makes it practical. Design revision typically happens through comments. An AI assistant available in the same context means creative input arrives where the design conversation is already happening.
Canva Code with Data for real-time data collection through interactive elements linked to Canva Sheets is the interactive content capability that extends what a Canva output can actually do beyond a static design.