From Brigada Eskwela to the classroom, Lulu’s designs celebrate culture, connection, and community. Lu Creates – Canva
In today’s fast-moving digital world, traditions can sometimes feel far away from the lives of students. But with the right tools, culture doesn’t have to fade into the background—it can thrive in new and exciting ways. Teachers across the Philippines are now turning to design to make heritage not just memorable, but alive and meaningful for a generation raised on screens.
This mission comes to life through the work of two Canva Education Creators, Lulu Campoto and Egg Quiñosa Jr., who use creativity as a bridge between lessons, culture, and identity.
Creativity as community
For Lulu, a former early childhood teacher, art has always been more than drawings and colors—it’s a way of bringing people together.
“Art has the power to unite people, both physically and culturally. By sharing a community’s story or an inspiring reflection, we build connections that bridge differences,” she shares.
When Lulu discovered Canva, she saw how design could do more than brighten classrooms. It became a way to celebrate heritage and make students feel proud of their roots.
One of the traditions closest to her heart is Brigada Eskwela, the nationwide back-to-school effort where teachers, parents, and volunteers prepare classrooms for the year. For Lulu, it’s not just about cleaning and decorating—it’s a living example of bayanihan, the Filipino spirit of working together. By pairing this tradition with digital design, she helps her students see how culture, community, and the future are deeply connected.
Egg’s classroom materials bring culture to the forefront, blending tradition, design and storytelling to inspire deeper learning. Egg Quiñosa – Canva
Culture in every lesson
Egg, who teaches Araling Panlipunan, discovered early on that when lessons are carefully designed, students respond differently—they pay more attention, ask more questions, and become eager to take part.
For him, design is not just about aesthetics but transformation.
“It’s not just about making things look nice. It’s about helping students see the value of their own culture and social realities in a modern, digital space,” Egg explains.
Using Canva, he creates materials that simplify complex topics while weaving in Filipino symbols, colors, and patterns. His lessons don’t just deliver facts—they give students a sense of cultural pride and a vision of their role in shaping society.
“When we design with intention, we’re not just teaching. We’re helping students connect with their culture, think critically about our society, and imagine how they can make a difference,” he says.
For his students, Araling Panlipunan becomes more than just a subject—it becomes a reminder that history, tradition, and identity are all part of a living story, one that they are helping to write.
Culture as foundation for the future
In a digital-first, globalized world, it’s easy for local traditions to get overshadowed. But teachers like Lulu and Egg are showing why culture belongs in every classroom.
“When students see their own traditions woven into our discussions, it does more than affirm their heritage—it challenges them to think about their role in nation-building,” Egg notes.
Lulu adds, “By incorporating Filipino culture into our materials, we serve as a reminder of our identity to the youth, fostering a sense of purpose within them.”
At the heart of their work is a simple truth: with the right tools, teaching becomes more than instruction—it becomes inspiration.
That’s where Canva Education comes in. Offered free to K-12 students and teachers nationwide, Canva makes it easy to create powerful, culturally rich, and accessible learning materials. With its vast library of templates, symbols, and design tools, it empowers educators to make sure Filipino heritage doesn’t just survive in today’s classrooms—it shines.
