Talking Newsletter 9/1/25
#518 - Drupal Canvas
Today we are talking about Drupal Canvas, What it is, and when we can use it with guest Lauri Timmanee. We’ll also cover Starshot Demo Design System as our module of the week.
Topics
What is Drupal Canvas
The Evolution and Future of Drupal Canvas
Building with Drupal Canvas: Components and Templates
User Experience and Flexibility in Drupal Canvas
Collaboration and Extensibility in Drupal Canvas
Default Components in Drupal Canvas
Introduction to Modular Components
Drupal CMS and Site Templates
Acquia Source and Drupal Canvas Integration
Pricing and Use Cases for Acquia Source
Canvas Beta and Stability
Migration and Upgrade Paths
AI Integration in Drupal Canvas
Future of Drupal Canvas
Resources
Guests
Lauri Timmanee - lauriii
Hosts
Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan
John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi
Module of the Week
with Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu
Starshot Demo Design System - The Starshot Demo Design System was built on top of CivicTheme to allow Experience Builder to demo their progress at DrupalCon Barcelona.
TD Cafe #009 - John Picozzi & Chris Wells
Join John and Chris for an engaging conversation as they dive into the latest developments in Drupal CMS, including the analytics recipe installation and upcoming features for Project Browser. They also discuss the challenges and strategies of thriving with ADHD, the impact of AI in web development, and personal stories from summer activities to travel plans.
Topics
Introduction and Personal Reflections
Living in Maine and Childhood Memories
Travel Plans and European DrupalCon
Project Browser and Technical Discussions
AI and Coding Experiences
The Future of Drupal and AI Integration
Navigating ADHD Diagnosis and Management
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
John Picozzi
John Picozzi is the Solutions Architect at EPAM Systems, where he helps organizations implement scalable and sustainable digital solutions—most often using Drupal. With over a decade of experience in web development, John has become a trusted voice in the Drupal community for his commitment to open source, user-centered design, and thoughtful architecture.
John is a contributor to Drupal and an active member of the community as the organizer of the Drupal Providence Meetup and New England Drupal Camp. He’s also well known as a co-host of the Talking Drupal podcast, a weekly show focused on all things Drupal, where he interviews community members and shares insights on development, strategy, and community engagement.
Outside of podcasting and coding, John frequently speaks at DrupalCamps and conferences across the U.S., offering sessions that span technical deep dives to community and career development topics. You can find more about his work and speaking engagements at picozzi.com, or follow him on Drupal.org
Chris Wells
Chris Wells is a co-founder and CTO of Redfin Solutions, a web development agency specializing in Drupal-based digital experiences. With over two decades of experience in software engineering and web technologies, Chris has led complex projects for higher education, nonprofits, and enterprise clients—bringing strategic vision and technical excellence to every engagement.
A passionate advocate for open source, Chris is an active contributor to the Drupal project and a frequent speaker at Drupal camps and conferences. He is known for his leadership in fostering strong client relationships, building sustainable development teams, and promoting best practices in accessibility, performance, and long-term site maintenance.
Upcoming Episodes
#520 Dripyard with Mike Herchel. Recording September 9.
#521 Tugboat with James Sansbury. Recording September 16.
#522 New Contrib Records System with Fran Garcia-Linares & Tim Lehnen. Recording September 23.
#523 Pantheon, Google & AI with Josh Koenig. Recording on September 30.
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