Our Mission
Why we built DrawQuest
Deep down, we're all creative people. Unfortunately, as Sir Ken Robinson warns us, society is "educating people out of their creativity." In school, we're led to believe that creative pursuits won't lead to a job, while subjects like math and science will. So as we grow up, we grow out of our creative habits.
It doesn't have to be this way. We built DrawQuest to bring creative expression back into your daily life.
But I'm not creative!
Creativity isn't a mystical gift passed on to some people and not others. Creativity is like brushing your teeth — it's a healthy habit you should make time for every day.
DrawQuest isn't about "winning" or becoming the next Picasso. DrawQuest is about re-learning to express yourself creatively and sticking with it. Everything about DrawQuest — from our simple drawing tools to the ability to star and play back drawings — was designed to foster a community of budding creators.
What are you waiting for? Download the app and come create with us!
Company
DrawQuest is made by Canvas, a New York City
based startup backed by Union Square Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz,
Lerer Ventures, SV Angel, Founder Collective, Joshua Schachter, and Chris Dixon.
PS: We're hiring!
Meet the team!
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CEO of Canvas/DrawQuest and Founder of 4chan.
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Product Manager. Brings a deep understanding of community from his experience at Ning.
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Engineering Lead and Python/Django expert, cinephile.
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Designer and Illustrator. He spends his time tackling creative projects and wrestling monsters.
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Designer and lover of web technology. You might know him from his work with Anamanaguchi.
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Community Manager and all-around helper. Makes delicious baked goods~
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iOS Lead. When he isn't drinking the Cocoa he's playing hockey or a board game.