Should I design my email campaigns in Canva or directly in my email platform like Mailchimp?

You can use both tools together or work entirely in your email platform—it depends on your preference. Option one: Design the email layout in Canva using their templates, save it as an image, then insert that full design into a clean Mailchimp template and send. Option two: Use Mailchimp’s built-in campaign builder, which offers blocks (images, text, links, thumbnails) and free templates. Many email platforms also provide ready-made templates you can import and customize. Choose whichever workflow feels more comfortable and keeps everything organized in one place. The key is creating visually appealing emails that showcase your work and drive action.

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Asked by an artist using Mailchimp and Canva · Answered by Indra · art-marketing-101 · 2026-07-06