PALO ALTO, CA – A groundbreaking new report from the Institute for Digital Apathy (IDA) has officially labeled graphic design platform Canva a 'gateway drug' to unbridled creativity, warning that its widespread adoption could lead to a societal breakdown under an avalanche of custom-designed birthday cards and 'inspirational' social media posts.

“We’re seeing an unprecedented democratization of design, and frankly, it’s terrifying,” stated Dr. Evelyn Pinter, lead researcher for the IDA's Department of Unnecessary Personalization. “Before Canva, you needed actual skills or at least a friend who knew Photoshop. Now, anyone with a pulse and a Wi-Fi connection can churn out a 'professional-looking' infographic about their cat’s dietary preferences.”

The report, titled 'The Canva Conundrum: From Templates to Total Anarchy,' highlights a 3,400% increase in non-professionally designed 'event flyers' since 2018. “The sheer volume of slightly-off-center text boxes and gratuitous use of stock photography is overwhelming our digital infrastructure,” Dr. Pinter added, noting a 17% rise in 'design fatigue' among internet users.

Local graphic designer, Chad 'The Grid' Peterson, 34, expressed his despair. “My entire livelihood is based on people *not* being able to make a decent logo. Now everyone’s a ‘brand consultant’ with a premium subscription. It’s a race to the bottom, creatively speaking.” Peterson is reportedly considering a career in artisanal cheese making, a field he believes remains immune to templated disruption.