Learn how to make your brand look exactly the way you imagined, professionally — through tutorials, style guides, and AI design how-tos written for product founders who design their own brand.
Learn how to make your brand look exactly the way you imagined, professionally — through tutorials, style guides, and AI design how-tos written for product founders who design their own brand.
Learn how to make your brand look exactly the way you imagined, professionally — through tutorials, style guides, and AI design how-tos written for product founders who design their own brand.
We noticed ink-trap fonts rising in use with lots of companies and products rebranding to fresh, slightly digital-looking logo types with the use of ink trap fonts. We personally love this trending design style, so we collected everything you need to know about it — from the problem that led to their creation, to where…
Japanese design carries centuries of visual tradition leaning heavily into storytelling, symbolism, and emotional expressiveness. On perhaps the opposite side of the spectrum sits traditional German design. The two styles contrast sharply, yet stylistic elements from both have fused into a style that’s bold, unexpected, and symbolizes the blend of two cultures. This is the…
We all know that font selection is critical, having the power to make or break a design. And we’re all about fonts here at Kittl. It’s in our DNA. Although no font is inherently “bad”, there are some that are a struggle to work with or simply overused — they’re just the worst fonts you…
Learn what balance in art means, why it’s essential for strong design, and discover the 4 main types of balance—symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and crystallographic. A quick guide for artists and designers.
Here is one of unspoken facts about AI-powered design optimization. The global artificial intelligence (AI) market is expected to reach $190.6 billion by 2025, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. That’s a massive leap from just a few years ago — and a clear sign that AI is no passing trend. It’s reshaping industries, including…
And technically, yes. But if you’ve ever actually tried to create abstract work that doesn’t look like a hasty placeholder, you already know: freedom’s only fun when you know how to handle it. Abstract art isn’t about getting away with less. Its about doing more with less. Less literal structure, more intention. Less visual explanation,…
Every year, when the galaxy gears up for Star Wars Day (yes, every May 4th) fans celebrate in every way imaginable. Some binge-watch the entire saga. Some dust off lightsabers. Some panic-Google “where to buy Star Wars costumes” two days before. But us designers? We do what we do best, we create. This year, you’re…
Reading great graphic design books is one of the most accessible (and affordable) ways to sharpen your skills, spark inspiration, and deepen your creative thinking. The right books can be your mentors and guides — sharing insights from some of the best minds in the industry. They can also be excellent coffee table books to…
May 2nd isn’t just another date on the calendar. It’s the day the wizarding world changed forever. Known to fans everywhere as International Harry Potter Day, it honors the Battle of Hogwarts, where courage, friendship, and a bit of well-placed spellwork defeated darkness once and for all. If you’re a die-hard fan, chances are you’ve…
Gestalt principles (sometimes called Gestalt laws of perception), originally rooted in psychology, explain how we naturally group, separate, or complete visual elements to form a whole pictureeven if the details are missing or messy. The word Gestalt itself is German and loosely translates to shape or form. But its more than that. In design, its…
Have you noticed how typography is evolving? Letters are no longer just tools for communication. They’re expressive art forms in their own right. What we’re talking about here is text that takes the form of physical objectsoften called “object typography” or “typographic illustration.” Lately, AI image generators have allowed creators to shift typography from something…
Climate change posters aren’t just about pretty graphics; they’re a way to shout, rally, and demand attention for one of the biggest crises of our time. Some of the most powerful environmental movements in recent years have relied on bold, eye-catching visuals to get their message across, proving that a well-designed climate change poster isn’t…
