The PolicyViz Podcast Flourish, Canva, and the Future of Data Storytelling: Duncan Clark Returns to the Podcast
Dec 16, 2025
Duncan Clark, CEO of Flourish and a key player at Canva, shares insights about the evolution of data visualization tools. He discusses Flourish’s acquisition by Canva and highlights exciting new features like 'Start With Data' that enhance user experience. The conversation explores the integration of AI for data-viz workflows, the balance between interactive storytelling and presentations, and how dashboarding may redefine public communication. Duncan's expertise sheds light on the bright future of data storytelling and its increasing importance in our digital world.
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Early Acquisition Memory
- Duncan described being in the early Canva integration meeting in their old office and how quickly things changed.
- He recalled how the Flourish team remained largely intact after acquisition, showing continuity and low turnover.
Small Team, Big Ecosystem
- Flourish runs as a specialist product unit inside Canva, keeping a focused small team while sharing expertise.
- This lets Flourish serve advanced users while Canva targets mass-market simplicity.
Choose The Right Editor
- Use the native Flourish editor when you need advanced capabilities and Canva when you need document-level ease.
- Seek support through the respective tool's support channels depending on where you edit.