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Design Pricing Calculator
Stop guessing what to charge. Get a fair rate for any Canva project in your local African currency — GHS, NGN, KES, ZAR and 8 more.
Canva Shortcut Game
Master 100+ Canva keyboard shortcuts through a fast-paced quiz. Beat your score, design faster, and flex on everyone else.
Color Palette Generator
5 palettes from any hex. Industry & mood presets included.
Client Email Generator
19 templates × 3 tones. Late payments, scope creep, ghosting — all covered.
Brand Kit Planner
Colours, fonts, tone, story — plan your full brand in minutes.
Invoice Generator
Professional invoices in GHS, NGN, KES, ZAR and more. Download as PDF.
“The pricing calculator stopped me from undercharging my biggest client ever. I nearly quoted half the fair rate before I ran the numbers.”
Ama K. — Freelance designer, Accra
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“Honestly, I underestimated Canva based on the designs I'd seen — but this is amazing 🤩 You've completely changed my mind.”
Omeje K.
YouTube Viewer · Nigeria 🇳🇬
“I never thought we could make this type of beautiful design in Canva. You are extremely talented. Best wishes from a trainer in India.”
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YouTube Viewer · India 🇮🇳
“4 minutes into the video and I'm already excited! This is exactly what I was looking for — thank you!”
anonymousbutnotmean
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“I found your channel completely by accident. But now I'm falling in love with it ❤️❤️”
ar-bdbs
YouTube Viewer
“Till this day it still works. You're amazing — big fan ❤”
Charlie L.
YouTube Viewer
“Benjamin's course completely changed how I approach design. I went from zero to creating professional content for my clients in two weeks.”
Akosua M.
Social Media Manager · Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭
“Joined the community expecting tips, left with a whole design career. Benjamin teaches like a friend, not a professor.”
Naledi K.
Content Creator · Johannesburg, SA 🇿🇦
“Went from struggling with Canva to charging ₵800 per project. The pricing calculator told me I was massively undercharging.”
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“We now produce all our church graphics in-house. Saved the ministry thousands every year. This channel is a blessing.”
Grace E.
Church Media Designer · Kampala, Uganda 🇺🇬
“The shortcuts cheatbook alone cut my design time in half. Everything here is free, practical, and actually works.”
Moses T.
Marketing Executive · Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪
“The Canva templates saved me hours every week. My clients can't believe I design this fast. African Geek is the real deal.”
Chidi O.
Freelance Designer · Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
“Oh my god, this is a gem. This is exactly what I was searching for — thank you so much! This is going to help me with my upcoming project work.”
Varsha T.
YouTube Viewer
“Your ideas are exactly my type. Subscribed immediately. Keep this great work coming 🔥🔥”
aadikenia
YouTube Viewer · Kenya 🇰🇪
“Oh my god, it's easy with Canva. I thought it was hard to design professional layouts like this. Turns out you just need to know how to play around with it. Thank you — please keep making videos like this!”
Lorraine J.
YouTube Viewer
“I just started using Canva for my organization. I found your channel by searching tutorials and I'm so glad I did. Please keep uploading — so many people can learn from you!”
mzxcykqkq
YouTube Viewer
“Whoever made this video deserves a trophy and a parade.”
Shamsumaa B.
YouTube Viewer · Nigeria 🇳🇬
“Woohoo! Massive thanks for sharing your Canva-mazing tips and tricks with us, Benjamin. 🥳”
Canva ✓
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