Ghanaian Designer Turns WhatsApp Into an Unexpected Creative Tool
In a world where digital designers often rely on sophisticated software and powerful creative tools, Ghanaian digital designer and content creator Ezekiel Ardibahjay is taking a different approach — proving that creativity can extend far beyond the limitations of conventional design software.
Ardibahjay, a Ghanaian digital designer, content creator, and emerging real estate professional, has attracted attention for demonstrating an unusual approach to graphic design: using WhatsApp, a messaging application, to create professional-looking graphics.
At first glance, the idea may seem almost impossible. WhatsApp was built primarily for communication, not design. It lacks the advanced features found in professional applications such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. Yet Ardibahjay has shown that with creativity and a solid understanding of basic design principles, even a simple app can become an unexpected creative tool.
Through videos shared on his social media platforms, he demonstrates how he creates flyers using WhatsApp. His experiments challenge the common belief that a designer’s creativity is limited by the software available to them.
Creativity Beyond the Software
For Ardibahjay, the lesson goes beyond simply designing with WhatsApp. His work reflects a broader philosophy: the strength of an idea is not determined by the sophistication of the tool used to execute it.
Professional design applications offer hundreds of advanced features, but the fundamental elements of graphic design remain simple — shapes, lines, typography, color, composition, spacing, and visual hierarchy.
His WhatsApp experiments show how these basic elements can still be used creatively, even within an environment never intended to function as a professional design platform.
His message is clear: it is not always about the tool; it is about the person behind the tool.
From WhatsApp to Professional Design Software
While his WhatsApp experiments have become a unique part of his creative journey, Ardibahjay primarily works with professional design and creative software.
His toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, CorelDRAW, Affinity, Canva, and other digital creative applications.
The contrast between these professional tools and WhatsApp is what makes his approach particularly compelling. Rather than suggesting that professional software is unnecessary, Ardibahjay’s work highlights the importance of understanding design itself — ensuring that creativity does not depend solely on access to expensive or specialized software.
His experiments serve as a reminder to aspiring designers, especially those who may not have access to high-end computers or professional applications, that limitations do not have to stifle creativity.
For Ardibahjay, the WhatsApp experiment ultimately proves a bigger point: give a creative person even the simplest tools, and they will still find a way to create something meaningful.