{"id":13518,"date":"2025-11-18T07:43:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T07:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/?p=13518"},"modified":"2026-02-05T07:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:29:30","slug":"what-is-graphic-design-bgt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/what-is-graphic-design-bgt\/","title":{"rendered":"What is graphic design? A creative\u2019s guide to the language of visuals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"<div style=&quot; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; padding: 40px 36px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F9FAFB 0%, #F0F2F5 100%); border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #E0E4EB; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.06); display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-sizing: border-box; transition: all 0.3s ease; &quot;&gt; <div style=&quot; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 32px; &quot;&gt; <div style=&quot; flex: 1 1 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; min-width: 260px; &quot;&gt; <div style=&quot; color: #080B11; font-size: 34px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 40px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; &quot;&gt; Access our full <span style=&quot;color:#080B11;&quot;&gt;Kittl 2026 Trend Report<\/span&gt; <\/div&gt; <div style=&quot; color: #444B57; font-size: 17px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 450; line-height: 26px; max-width: 640px; &quot;&gt; Explore 2026\u2019s biggest design shifts \u2014 data-backed insights and creative directions for the year ahead. <\/div&gt; <\/div&gt; <a href=&quot;https:\/\/app.kittl.com\/project\/cmfuy4id7shiy430iy4azyo32&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot; style=&quot; text-decoration: none; height: 52px; min-width: 180px; padding: 14px 26px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #080B11 0%, #1C1F26 100%); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.15); transition: all 0.25s ease; &quot; onmouseover=&quot;this.style.background='linear-gradient(90deg, #1C1F26 0%, #080B11 100%)'; this.style.transform='translateY(-2px)';&quot; onmouseout=&quot;this.style.background='linear-gradient(90deg, #080B11 0%, #1C1F26 100%)'; this.style.transform='translateY(0)';&quot; &gt; <div style=&quot; text-align: center; color: white; font-size: 16px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; line-height: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; &quot;&gt; Download Now \u2192 <\/div&gt; <\/a&gt; <\/div&gt; <\/div&gt;\">Everyone knows what graphic design <em>looks<\/em> like.<br>Few people understand what it <em>does.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"<div style=&quot; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; padding: 40px 36px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F9FAFB 0%, #F0F2F5 100%); border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #E0E4EB; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.06); display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-sizing: border-box; transition: all 0.3s ease; &quot;&gt; <div style=&quot; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 32px; &quot;&gt; <div style=&quot; flex: 1 1 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; min-width: 260px; &quot;&gt; <div style=&quot; color: #080B11; font-size: 34px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 40px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; &quot;&gt; Access our full <span style=&quot;color:#080B11;&quot;&gt;Kittl 2026 Trend Report<\/span&gt; <\/div&gt; <div style=&quot; color: #444B57; font-size: 17px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 450; line-height: 26px; max-width: 640px; &quot;&gt; Explore 2026\u2019s biggest design shifts \u2014 data-backed insights and creative directions for the year ahead. <\/div&gt; <\/div&gt; <a href=&quot;https:\/\/app.kittl.com\/project\/cmfuy4id7shiy430iy4azyo32&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot; style=&quot; text-decoration: none; height: 52px; min-width: 180px; padding: 14px 26px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #080B11 0%, #1C1F26 100%); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.15); transition: all 0.25s ease; &quot; onmouseover=&quot;this.style.background='linear-gradient(90deg, #1C1F26 0%, #080B11 100%)'; this.style.transform='translateY(-2px)';&quot; onmouseout=&quot;this.style.background='linear-gradient(90deg, #080B11 0%, #1C1F26 100%)'; this.style.transform='translateY(0)';&quot; &gt; <div style=&quot; text-align: center; color: white; font-size: 16px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; line-height: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; &quot;&gt; Download Now \u2192 <\/div&gt; <\/a&gt; <\/div&gt; <\/div&gt;\">That\u2019s because good design disappears. It feels natural, inevitable \u2014 like the layout, font, or logo couldn\u2019t have been any other way. But behind every clean poster or perfect social post is a designer who spent hours balancing purpose with aesthetics, grids with guts, meaning with motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever looked at a design and thought, <em>\u201cWhy does this work?\u201d<\/em>, that\u2019s exactly what this article is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"<div style=&quot; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; padding: 40px 36px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F9FAFB 0%, #F0F2F5 100%); border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #E0E4EB; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.06); display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-sizing: border-box; transition: all 0.3s ease; &quot;&gt; <div style=&quot; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 32px; &quot;&gt; <div style=&quot; flex: 1 1 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; min-width: 260px; &quot;&gt; <div style=&quot; color: #080B11; font-size: 34px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 40px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; &quot;&gt; Access our full <span style=&quot;color:#080B11;&quot;&gt;Kittl 2026 Trend Report<\/span&gt; <\/div&gt; <div style=&quot; color: #444B57; font-size: 17px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 450; line-height: 26px; max-width: 640px; &quot;&gt; Explore 2026\u2019s biggest design shifts \u2014 data-backed insights and creative directions for the year ahead. <\/div&gt; <\/div&gt; <a href=&quot;https:\/\/app.kittl.com\/project\/cmfuy4id7shiy430iy4azyo32&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot; style=&quot; text-decoration: none; height: 52px; min-width: 180px; padding: 14px 26px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #080B11 0%, #1C1F26 100%); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.15); transition: all 0.25s ease; &quot; onmouseover=&quot;this.style.background='linear-gradient(90deg, #1C1F26 0%, #080B11 100%)'; this.style.transform='translateY(-2px)';&quot; onmouseout=&quot;this.style.background='linear-gradient(90deg, #080B11 0%, #1C1F26 100%)'; this.style.transform='translateY(0)';&quot; &gt; <div style=&quot; text-align: center; color: white; font-size: 16px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; line-height: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; &quot;&gt; Download Now \u2192 <\/div&gt; <\/a&gt; <\/div&gt; <\/div&gt;\">This article will tackle what is graphic design, how it works, and why it matters, this guide breaks it down \u2014 from its purpose and principles to the tools, skills, and types of work that define modern design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/app.kittl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start your first graphic design project now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id13518_6423a2-6d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id13518_6423a2-6d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id13518_6423a2-6d .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id13518_6423a2-6d .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-start-with-templates\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What exactly is graphic design?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-68-1024x678.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-68-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-68-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-68-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-68-1536x1017.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-68.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The clean definition is simple: <em>graphic design is the practice of visually communicating ideas.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s like saying cooking is \u201capplying heat to ingredients.\u201d It\u2019s <em>technically <\/em>right, but misses everything that makes it worth doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design is how humans process information at a glance. It\u2019s the reason you understand a stop sign before you read it, or why you trust a brand\u2019s logo before you know the company. Designers use typography, color, hierarchy, and space to shape how something feels before you even think about it consciously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s part psychology, part storytelling, part problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start thinking of design as a system of choices \u2014 not decoration \u2014 you\u2019re already designing better than half the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#e0f2ff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:20px;}.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box13518_44ccb3-77\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-kb-custom-9633 kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1680_2910)\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.82963 2.61528C6.9361 1.50881 8.43679 0.887207 10.0016 0.887207C11.5663 0.887207 13.067 1.50881 14.1735 2.61528C15.28 3.72174 15.9016 5.22243 15.9016 6.78721C15.9016 8.08514 15.4056 9.4153 14.3725 10.3557C13.776 10.9548 13.5002 11.383 13.3841 11.9637C13.2866 12.4511 12.8125 12.7672 12.3251 12.6697C11.8377 12.5722 11.5216 12.0981 11.619 11.6107C11.8352 10.5297 12.389 9.79364 13.1152 9.06748C13.1263 9.05632 13.1378 9.04546 13.1495 9.03491C13.7702 8.47627 14.1016 7.64805 14.1016 6.78721C14.1016 5.69982 13.6696 4.65697 12.9007 3.88807C12.1318 3.11917 11.089 2.68721 10.0016 2.68721C8.91418 2.68721 7.87132 3.11917 7.10242 3.88807C6.33353 4.65697 5.90156 5.69982 5.90156 6.78721C5.90156 7.44437 6.013 8.19252 6.88796 9.06748C7.5219 9.70142 8.16637 10.5221 8.38409 11.6107C8.48157 12.0981 8.16547 12.5722 7.67807 12.6697C7.19066 12.7672 6.71652 12.4511 6.61904 11.9637C6.50342 11.3856 6.14789 10.873 5.61517 10.3403C4.32346 9.04856 4.10156 7.79671 4.10156 6.78721C4.10156 5.22243 4.72317 3.72174 5.82963 2.61528ZM6.60156 15.1205C6.60156 14.6235 7.00451 14.2205 7.50156 14.2205H12.5016C12.9986 14.2205 13.4016 14.6235 13.4016 15.1205C13.4016 15.6176 12.9986 16.0205 12.5016 16.0205H7.50156C7.00451 16.0205 6.60156 15.6176 6.60156 15.1205ZM7.4349 18.4539C7.4349 17.9568 7.83784 17.5539 8.3349 17.5539H11.6682C12.1653 17.5539 12.5682 17.9568 12.5682 18.4539C12.5682 18.9509 12.1653 19.3539 11.6682 19.3539H8.3349C7.83784 19.3539 7.4349 18.9509 7.4349 18.4539Z\"\/><\/g><defs ><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Before you choose a color or font, write one sentence describing what you want people to feel. That single line will make every design decision clearer.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does a graphic designer do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designers make decisions that guide how people interact with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One day that might mean refining a logo for a startup; the next, creating packaging that turns curiosity into purchase. Some design social campaigns, others brand systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s what most design beginners misunderstand: designers don\u2019t sit around \u201cmaking things pretty.\u201d They <em>solve problems visually.<\/em> A designer might be fixing a readability issue, creating hierarchy so an important message isn\u2019t missed, or crafting a consistent tone across hundreds of touchpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The designer\u2019s real job:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Translate ideas into clarity.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Designers turn abstract concepts \u2014 like \u201ctrust,\u201d \u201cyouthful,\u201d or \u201cpremium\u201d \u2014 into visible form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplify communication.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> The best designs are invisible translators between the brand and the audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balance creativity and constraint.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Every designer knows the paradox: creativity thrives when there are rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Kittl<\/strong><\/a> make that process less mechanical. You can design, test, and refine ideas right in the browser. Complete with all kinds of design tools like typography, vectors, mockups but without the usual setup friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What skills do designers actually need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forget \u201cknowing Photoshop.\u201d Tools come and go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What never changes are the core muscles of good design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visual judgment.<\/strong> Seeing when something just <em>feels off<\/em> \u2014 and knowing why.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typography fluency.<\/strong> Type is more than picking fonts. It\u2019s rhythm, contrast, and restraint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color instinct.<\/strong> Understanding hue, saturation, and the psychology that comes with it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layout logic.<\/strong> Knowing how to guide the eye without forcing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storytelling.<\/strong> Every visual is a message; the best designers know how to write with imagery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adaptability.<\/strong> Tools evolve, but your ability to learn is your real career insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empathy.<\/strong> The ability to design for someone who isn\u2019t you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Good designers aren\u2019t born \u2014 they\u2019re built through repetition, critique, and the occasional heartbreak of seeing a client use Comic Sans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The 7 types of graphic design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think graphic design is just \u201cmaking things look good,\u201d these categories will change how you see the field. Each type of design solves a specific problem \u2014 some visual, some emotional, some functional. Together, they form the backbone of everything you see, buy, and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Brand design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-69-1024x681.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-69-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-69-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-69-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-69.png 1470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every brand wants to be recognized instantly and that\u2019s what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/solutions\/branding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brand design<\/a> does. It\u2019s the process of shaping how a company <em>feels<\/em> through consistent visuals: logos, color palettes, fonts, icons, photography, and layout systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong brand identity makes people recognize your work even without seeing your name. Think of Nike\u2019s swoosh, Spotify\u2019s green, or even your local coffee shop\u2019s handwritten logo.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#e0f2ff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:20px;}.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box13518_6d26a4-e6\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-kb-custom-9633 kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1680_2910)\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.82963 2.61528C6.9361 1.50881 8.43679 0.887207 10.0016 0.887207C11.5663 0.887207 13.067 1.50881 14.1735 2.61528C15.28 3.72174 15.9016 5.22243 15.9016 6.78721C15.9016 8.08514 15.4056 9.4153 14.3725 10.3557C13.776 10.9548 13.5002 11.383 13.3841 11.9637C13.2866 12.4511 12.8125 12.7672 12.3251 12.6697C11.8377 12.5722 11.5216 12.0981 11.619 11.6107C11.8352 10.5297 12.389 9.79364 13.1152 9.06748C13.1263 9.05632 13.1378 9.04546 13.1495 9.03491C13.7702 8.47627 14.1016 7.64805 14.1016 6.78721C14.1016 5.69982 13.6696 4.65697 12.9007 3.88807C12.1318 3.11917 11.089 2.68721 10.0016 2.68721C8.91418 2.68721 7.87132 3.11917 7.10242 3.88807C6.33353 4.65697 5.90156 5.69982 5.90156 6.78721C5.90156 7.44437 6.013 8.19252 6.88796 9.06748C7.5219 9.70142 8.16637 10.5221 8.38409 11.6107C8.48157 12.0981 8.16547 12.5722 7.67807 12.6697C7.19066 12.7672 6.71652 12.4511 6.61904 11.9637C6.50342 11.3856 6.14789 10.873 5.61517 10.3403C4.32346 9.04856 4.10156 7.79671 4.10156 6.78721C4.10156 5.22243 4.72317 3.72174 5.82963 2.61528ZM6.60156 15.1205C6.60156 14.6235 7.00451 14.2205 7.50156 14.2205H12.5016C12.9986 14.2205 13.4016 14.6235 13.4016 15.1205C13.4016 15.6176 12.9986 16.0205 12.5016 16.0205H7.50156C7.00451 16.0205 6.60156 15.6176 6.60156 15.1205ZM7.4349 18.4539C7.4349 17.9568 7.83784 17.5539 8.3349 17.5539H11.6682C12.1653 17.5539 12.5682 17.9568 12.5682 18.4539C12.5682 18.9509 12.1653 19.3539 11.6682 19.3539H8.3349C7.83784 19.3539 7.4349 18.9509 7.4349 18.4539Z\"\/><\/g><defs ><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">The best brand identities don\u2019t just look consistent; they <em>feel <\/em>consistent. Before designing a logo, write how you want your brand to sound.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Marketing &amp; advertising design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If brand design builds identity, marketing design builds momentum. It\u2019s the kind of design you see everywhere: posters, ads, social graphics, email headers, billboards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing designers understand speed and psychology. They think about what color stops a scroll, what phrasing converts, and what layout reads best at a glance. A strong marketing design translates strategy into visuals people can understand instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also the type of design where experimentation happens fastest \u2014 formats change daily, and trends evolve hourly. Designers in this space rely on tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/solutions\/marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Kittl<\/strong><\/a> to move quickly, adapting visuals for multiple campaigns or platforms without starting from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Packaging design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-72-1024x581.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-72-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-72-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-72-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-72.png 1368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/design\/Loud-Design-Whisper-Tones-Mailer-Box-vfkkEGlB&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1762943182363573&amp;usg=AOvVaw1A_lJGzEVP4a-b86nYTGko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><strong>U<\/strong><\/strong>se packaging template<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Packaging is where design becomes physical storytelling. It\u2019s the first thing customers touch, the bridge between what a product <em>is<\/em> and how it <em>feels<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/templates\/packaging-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">packaging<\/a> balances function (protecting the product) with emotion (making it desirable). It considers shape, texture, materials, and how graphics wrap around a form. A flat design that looks beautiful on screen can fail if it doesn\u2019t work in three dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#e0f2ff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:20px;}.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box13518_64bf84-e6\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-kb-custom-9633 kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1680_2910)\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.82963 2.61528C6.9361 1.50881 8.43679 0.887207 10.0016 0.887207C11.5663 0.887207 13.067 1.50881 14.1735 2.61528C15.28 3.72174 15.9016 5.22243 15.9016 6.78721C15.9016 8.08514 15.4056 9.4153 14.3725 10.3557C13.776 10.9548 13.5002 11.383 13.3841 11.9637C13.2866 12.4511 12.8125 12.7672 12.3251 12.6697C11.8377 12.5722 11.5216 12.0981 11.619 11.6107C11.8352 10.5297 12.389 9.79364 13.1152 9.06748C13.1263 9.05632 13.1378 9.04546 13.1495 9.03491C13.7702 8.47627 14.1016 7.64805 14.1016 6.78721C14.1016 5.69982 13.6696 4.65697 12.9007 3.88807C12.1318 3.11917 11.089 2.68721 10.0016 2.68721C8.91418 2.68721 7.87132 3.11917 7.10242 3.88807C6.33353 4.65697 5.90156 5.69982 5.90156 6.78721C5.90156 7.44437 6.013 8.19252 6.88796 9.06748C7.5219 9.70142 8.16637 10.5221 8.38409 11.6107C8.48157 12.0981 8.16547 12.5722 7.67807 12.6697C7.19066 12.7672 6.71652 12.4511 6.61904 11.9637C6.50342 11.3856 6.14789 10.873 5.61517 10.3403C4.32346 9.04856 4.10156 7.79671 4.10156 6.78721C4.10156 5.22243 4.72317 3.72174 5.82963 2.61528ZM6.60156 15.1205C6.60156 14.6235 7.00451 14.2205 7.50156 14.2205H12.5016C12.9986 14.2205 13.4016 14.6235 13.4016 15.1205C13.4016 15.6176 12.9986 16.0205 12.5016 16.0205H7.50156C7.00451 16.0205 6.60156 15.6176 6.60156 15.1205ZM7.4349 18.4539C7.4349 17.9568 7.83784 17.5539 8.3349 17.5539H11.6682C12.1653 17.5539 12.5682 17.9568 12.5682 18.4539C12.5682 18.9509 12.1653 19.3539 11.6682 19.3539H8.3349C7.83784 19.3539 7.4349 18.9509 7.4349 18.4539Z\"\/><\/g><defs ><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">The best packaging design anticipates the moment of unboxing \u2014 not just how it looks on the shelf, but how it feels in someone\u2019s hands.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Editorial &amp; layout design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Editorial design is where structure meets storytelling. Whether it\u2019s a magazine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/create\/brochures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brochure<\/a>, or long-form article like this one \u2014 layout design determines how information flows, how the eye travels, and how rhythm is built across pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about decorating text; it\u2019s about <strong>directing attention.<\/strong> Designers work with grids, spacing, and typography to make dense information feel effortless. In print, that means balancing readability with aesthetic appeal. In digital, it means designing scannable sections that keep readers scrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#e0f2ff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:20px;}.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box13518_e1220e-05\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-kb-custom-9633 kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1680_2910)\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.82963 2.61528C6.9361 1.50881 8.43679 0.887207 10.0016 0.887207C11.5663 0.887207 13.067 1.50881 14.1735 2.61528C15.28 3.72174 15.9016 5.22243 15.9016 6.78721C15.9016 8.08514 15.4056 9.4153 14.3725 10.3557C13.776 10.9548 13.5002 11.383 13.3841 11.9637C13.2866 12.4511 12.8125 12.7672 12.3251 12.6697C11.8377 12.5722 11.5216 12.0981 11.619 11.6107C11.8352 10.5297 12.389 9.79364 13.1152 9.06748C13.1263 9.05632 13.1378 9.04546 13.1495 9.03491C13.7702 8.47627 14.1016 7.64805 14.1016 6.78721C14.1016 5.69982 13.6696 4.65697 12.9007 3.88807C12.1318 3.11917 11.089 2.68721 10.0016 2.68721C8.91418 2.68721 7.87132 3.11917 7.10242 3.88807C6.33353 4.65697 5.90156 5.69982 5.90156 6.78721C5.90156 7.44437 6.013 8.19252 6.88796 9.06748C7.5219 9.70142 8.16637 10.5221 8.38409 11.6107C8.48157 12.0981 8.16547 12.5722 7.67807 12.6697C7.19066 12.7672 6.71652 12.4511 6.61904 11.9637C6.50342 11.3856 6.14789 10.873 5.61517 10.3403C4.32346 9.04856 4.10156 7.79671 4.10156 6.78721C4.10156 5.22243 4.72317 3.72174 5.82963 2.61528ZM6.60156 15.1205C6.60156 14.6235 7.00451 14.2205 7.50156 14.2205H12.5016C12.9986 14.2205 13.4016 14.6235 13.4016 15.1205C13.4016 15.6176 12.9986 16.0205 12.5016 16.0205H7.50156C7.00451 16.0205 6.60156 15.6176 6.60156 15.1205ZM7.4349 18.4539C7.4349 17.9568 7.83784 17.5539 8.3349 17.5539H11.6682C12.1653 17.5539 12.5682 17.9568 12.5682 18.4539C12.5682 18.9509 12.1653 19.3539 11.6682 19.3539H8.3349C7.83784 19.3539 7.4349 18.9509 7.4349 18.4539Z\"\/><\/g><defs ><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Good editorial design feels invisible \u2014 you only notice it when it\u2019s bad. It\u2019s also an area where typography is everything; font pairings, weight contrast, and line spacing all decide how a reader feels about the story.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. UI design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time you open an app, scroll through a website, or tap a button, you\u2019re experiencing UI design. It\u2019s one of the most in-demand branches of design because it combines usability with aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A UI designer doesn\u2019t just make things look clean \u2014 they make them <em>feel intuitive.<\/em> Every decision, from button size to icon placement, influences how easily someone navigates an interface.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#e0f2ff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:20px;}.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box13518_b9794e-6c\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-kb-custom-9633 kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1680_2910)\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.82963 2.61528C6.9361 1.50881 8.43679 0.887207 10.0016 0.887207C11.5663 0.887207 13.067 1.50881 14.1735 2.61528C15.28 3.72174 15.9016 5.22243 15.9016 6.78721C15.9016 8.08514 15.4056 9.4153 14.3725 10.3557C13.776 10.9548 13.5002 11.383 13.3841 11.9637C13.2866 12.4511 12.8125 12.7672 12.3251 12.6697C11.8377 12.5722 11.5216 12.0981 11.619 11.6107C11.8352 10.5297 12.389 9.79364 13.1152 9.06748C13.1263 9.05632 13.1378 9.04546 13.1495 9.03491C13.7702 8.47627 14.1016 7.64805 14.1016 6.78721C14.1016 5.69982 13.6696 4.65697 12.9007 3.88807C12.1318 3.11917 11.089 2.68721 10.0016 2.68721C8.91418 2.68721 7.87132 3.11917 7.10242 3.88807C6.33353 4.65697 5.90156 5.69982 5.90156 6.78721C5.90156 7.44437 6.013 8.19252 6.88796 9.06748C7.5219 9.70142 8.16637 10.5221 8.38409 11.6107C8.48157 12.0981 8.16547 12.5722 7.67807 12.6697C7.19066 12.7672 6.71652 12.4511 6.61904 11.9637C6.50342 11.3856 6.14789 10.873 5.61517 10.3403C4.32346 9.04856 4.10156 7.79671 4.10156 6.78721C4.10156 5.22243 4.72317 3.72174 5.82963 2.61528ZM6.60156 15.1205C6.60156 14.6235 7.00451 14.2205 7.50156 14.2205H12.5016C12.9986 14.2205 13.4016 14.6235 13.4016 15.1205C13.4016 15.6176 12.9986 16.0205 12.5016 16.0205H7.50156C7.00451 16.0205 6.60156 15.6176 6.60156 15.1205ZM7.4349 18.4539C7.4349 17.9568 7.83784 17.5539 8.3349 17.5539H11.6682C12.1653 17.5539 12.5682 17.9568 12.5682 18.4539C12.5682 18.9509 12.1653 19.3539 11.6682 19.3539H8.3349C7.83784 19.3539 7.4349 18.9509 7.4349 18.4539Z\"\/><\/g><defs ><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">The best UI designs feel familiar even the first time you see them \u2014 that\u2019s how you know it\u2019s intuitive.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Motion graphics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Motion design is the bridge between static visuals and moving stories. It\u2019s used in everything from app animations to film titles and social content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike traditional animation, motion graphics are focused on communication \u2014 transitions, text animations, logo reveals, or visual cues that guide the viewer\u2019s attention. A simple fade, a dynamic wipe, or a micro-interaction can completely shift how an experience feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why designers in this field often work closely with sound designers, video editors, and UX teams to make sure motion enhances clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Environmental design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-70-1024x678.png\" alt=\"What is graphic design?\" class=\"wp-image-13522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-70-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-70-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-70-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-70.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the design you <em>walk into.<\/em> Environmental design turns physical spaces into experiences \u2014 retail interiors, event branding, signage systems, museum exhibits, murals, and installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s where graphic design meets architecture and psychology. A wayfinding sign must be readable from ten feet away. A branded booth must convey identity at a glance. A mural must transform how people <em>feel<\/em> in a space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also one of the most collaborative areas of design \u2014 you work with architects, engineers, and fabricators to make visuals exist in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#e0f2ff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:20px;}.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_041081-e8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box13518_041081-e8\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-kb-custom-9633 kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1680_2910)\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.82963 2.61528C6.9361 1.50881 8.43679 0.887207 10.0016 0.887207C11.5663 0.887207 13.067 1.50881 14.1735 2.61528C15.28 3.72174 15.9016 5.22243 15.9016 6.78721C15.9016 8.08514 15.4056 9.4153 14.3725 10.3557C13.776 10.9548 13.5002 11.383 13.3841 11.9637C13.2866 12.4511 12.8125 12.7672 12.3251 12.6697C11.8377 12.5722 11.5216 12.0981 11.619 11.6107C11.8352 10.5297 12.389 9.79364 13.1152 9.06748C13.1263 9.05632 13.1378 9.04546 13.1495 9.03491C13.7702 8.47627 14.1016 7.64805 14.1016 6.78721C14.1016 5.69982 13.6696 4.65697 12.9007 3.88807C12.1318 3.11917 11.089 2.68721 10.0016 2.68721C8.91418 2.68721 7.87132 3.11917 7.10242 3.88807C6.33353 4.65697 5.90156 5.69982 5.90156 6.78721C5.90156 7.44437 6.013 8.19252 6.88796 9.06748C7.5219 9.70142 8.16637 10.5221 8.38409 11.6107C8.48157 12.0981 8.16547 12.5722 7.67807 12.6697C7.19066 12.7672 6.71652 12.4511 6.61904 11.9637C6.50342 11.3856 6.14789 10.873 5.61517 10.3403C4.32346 9.04856 4.10156 7.79671 4.10156 6.78721C4.10156 5.22243 4.72317 3.72174 5.82963 2.61528ZM6.60156 15.1205C6.60156 14.6235 7.00451 14.2205 7.50156 14.2205H12.5016C12.9986 14.2205 13.4016 14.6235 13.4016 15.1205C13.4016 15.6176 12.9986 16.0205 12.5016 16.0205H7.50156C7.00451 16.0205 6.60156 15.6176 6.60156 15.1205ZM7.4349 18.4539C7.4349 17.9568 7.83784 17.5539 8.3349 17.5539H11.6682C12.1653 17.5539 12.5682 17.9568 12.5682 18.4539C12.5682 18.9509 12.1653 19.3539 11.6682 19.3539H8.3349C7.83784 19.3539 7.4349 18.9509 7.4349 18.4539Z\"\/><\/g><defs ><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Environmental design starts with empathy. You\u2019re not just designing a space \u2014 you\u2019re designing how people move, notice, and remember.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finding your design type<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most designers don\u2019t start knowing their niche. They stumble into it through curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might fall in love with how type and layout behave together, or find yourself obsessed with how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/create\/logos\">logos<\/a> evolve. That\u2019s how specialization starts \u2014 with fascination, not a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still figuring it out, experiment freely. The fundamentals overlap; what you learn in packaging helps with branding, what you practice in editorial sharpens your marketing instincts.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#e0f2ff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:20px;}.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box13518_bee2b3-09\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-kb-custom-9633 kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1680_2910)\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.82963 2.61528C6.9361 1.50881 8.43679 0.887207 10.0016 0.887207C11.5663 0.887207 13.067 1.50881 14.1735 2.61528C15.28 3.72174 15.9016 5.22243 15.9016 6.78721C15.9016 8.08514 15.4056 9.4153 14.3725 10.3557C13.776 10.9548 13.5002 11.383 13.3841 11.9637C13.2866 12.4511 12.8125 12.7672 12.3251 12.6697C11.8377 12.5722 11.5216 12.0981 11.619 11.6107C11.8352 10.5297 12.389 9.79364 13.1152 9.06748C13.1263 9.05632 13.1378 9.04546 13.1495 9.03491C13.7702 8.47627 14.1016 7.64805 14.1016 6.78721C14.1016 5.69982 13.6696 4.65697 12.9007 3.88807C12.1318 3.11917 11.089 2.68721 10.0016 2.68721C8.91418 2.68721 7.87132 3.11917 7.10242 3.88807C6.33353 4.65697 5.90156 5.69982 5.90156 6.78721C5.90156 7.44437 6.013 8.19252 6.88796 9.06748C7.5219 9.70142 8.16637 10.5221 8.38409 11.6107C8.48157 12.0981 8.16547 12.5722 7.67807 12.6697C7.19066 12.7672 6.71652 12.4511 6.61904 11.9637C6.50342 11.3856 6.14789 10.873 5.61517 10.3403C4.32346 9.04856 4.10156 7.79671 4.10156 6.78721C4.10156 5.22243 4.72317 3.72174 5.82963 2.61528ZM6.60156 15.1205C6.60156 14.6235 7.00451 14.2205 7.50156 14.2205H12.5016C12.9986 14.2205 13.4016 14.6235 13.4016 15.1205C13.4016 15.6176 12.9986 16.0205 12.5016 16.0205H7.50156C7.00451 16.0205 6.60156 15.6176 6.60156 15.1205ZM7.4349 18.4539C7.4349 17.9568 7.83784 17.5539 8.3349 17.5539H11.6682C12.1653 17.5539 12.5682 17.9568 12.5682 18.4539C12.5682 18.9509 12.1653 19.3539 11.6682 19.3539H8.3349C7.83784 19.3539 7.4349 18.9509 7.4349 18.4539Z\"\/><\/g><defs ><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">If you find yourself saving photos of signs, you might be an environmental designer. If you screenshot too many social ads, that\u2019s marketing design calling your name.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The building blocks: Elements and Principles of Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a beginner opens a design tool, they often ask, <em>\u201cWhere do I even start?\u201d <\/em>Here\u2019s the answer: start with the building blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The elements (The ingredients)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Line<\/strong> \u2013 Structure. Connection. Direction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape<\/strong> \u2013 Defines form and tone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color<\/strong> \u2013 Evokes emotion, hierarchy, and energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Texture<\/strong> \u2013 Adds realism or tactility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space<\/strong> \u2013 Where the design breathes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Form<\/strong> \u2013 Dimension, depth, and weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typography<\/strong> \u2013 The voice of the message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>The 12 principles of design (The recipe)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-71-689x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-71-689x1024.png 689w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-71-202x300.png 202w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-71-768x1141.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-71.png 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every strong composition follows certain visual rules. These twelve principles are what keep a design balanced, intentional, and readable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Balance<\/strong><br>Creates stability by distributing visual weight. Balance keeps a layout grounded and calm, whether through symmetry or dynamic tension.<\/td><td><strong>Rhythm<\/strong><br>Brings flow through controlled variation. It\u2019s the difference between a static design and one that feels alive.<\/td><td><strong>Pattern<\/strong><br>Uses repetition to build cohesion. Patterns give designs structure and rhythm without overpowering content.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Emphasis<\/strong><br>Draws attention where you want it most. Designers use emphasis to ensure that the viewer\u2019s focus aligns with the message.<\/td><td><strong>Variety<\/strong><br>Prevents monotony. Introducing slight differences in form, texture, or color keeps designs interesting while preserving balance.<\/td><td><strong>Repetition<\/strong><br>Reinforces consistency. Repeated use of type, color, or shape creates a recognizable system that strengthens identity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Movement<\/strong><br>Guides the viewer\u2019s eye across the design. The arrangement of elements determines how someone experiences your work, from entry to exit.<\/td><td><strong>Contrast<\/strong><br>Defines difference. Contrast brings clarity and makes important information stand out from the rest.<\/td><td><strong>White Space<\/strong><br>Gives breathing room. Negative space is what defines composition, turning clutter into clarity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Proportion<\/strong><br>Controls scale relationships between elements. When proportions feel right, the design feels harmonious. When they don\u2019t, the viewer notices instantly.<\/td><td><strong>Hierarchy<\/strong><br>Organizes information by importance. It gives structure to text and visuals so the viewer can absorb content naturally.<\/td><td><strong>Unity<\/strong><br>Makes the entire piece feel cohesive. Every decision \u2014 type, color, layout \u2014 should feel like part of the same language.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of tools like <strong>Kittl<\/strong> is you can <em>feel<\/em> these principles at work in real time. Snap alignments, grids, and instant resizing train your designer\u2019s eye naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#e0f2ff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:20px;}.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-infobox-textcontent p.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(u002du002dglobal-palette7, #eeeeee);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box13518_05e251-61 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box13518_05e251-61\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-kb-custom-9633 kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1680_2910)\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.82963 2.61528C6.9361 1.50881 8.43679 0.887207 10.0016 0.887207C11.5663 0.887207 13.067 1.50881 14.1735 2.61528C15.28 3.72174 15.9016 5.22243 15.9016 6.78721C15.9016 8.08514 15.4056 9.4153 14.3725 10.3557C13.776 10.9548 13.5002 11.383 13.3841 11.9637C13.2866 12.4511 12.8125 12.7672 12.3251 12.6697C11.8377 12.5722 11.5216 12.0981 11.619 11.6107C11.8352 10.5297 12.389 9.79364 13.1152 9.06748C13.1263 9.05632 13.1378 9.04546 13.1495 9.03491C13.7702 8.47627 14.1016 7.64805 14.1016 6.78721C14.1016 5.69982 13.6696 4.65697 12.9007 3.88807C12.1318 3.11917 11.089 2.68721 10.0016 2.68721C8.91418 2.68721 7.87132 3.11917 7.10242 3.88807C6.33353 4.65697 5.90156 5.69982 5.90156 6.78721C5.90156 7.44437 6.013 8.19252 6.88796 9.06748C7.5219 9.70142 8.16637 10.5221 8.38409 11.6107C8.48157 12.0981 8.16547 12.5722 7.67807 12.6697C7.19066 12.7672 6.71652 12.4511 6.61904 11.9637C6.50342 11.3856 6.14789 10.873 5.61517 10.3403C4.32346 9.04856 4.10156 7.79671 4.10156 6.78721C4.10156 5.22243 4.72317 3.72174 5.82963 2.61528ZM6.60156 15.1205C6.60156 14.6235 7.00451 14.2205 7.50156 14.2205H12.5016C12.9986 14.2205 13.4016 14.6235 13.4016 15.1205C13.4016 15.6176 12.9986 16.0205 12.5016 16.0205H7.50156C7.00451 16.0205 6.60156 15.6176 6.60156 15.1205ZM7.4349 18.4539C7.4349 17.9568 7.83784 17.5539 8.3349 17.5539H11.6682C12.1653 17.5539 12.5682 17.9568 12.5682 18.4539C12.5682 18.9509 12.1653 19.3539 11.6682 19.3539H8.3349C7.83784 19.3539 7.4349 18.9509 7.4349 18.4539Z\"\/><\/g><defs ><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">When you\u2019re unsure if your layout feels right, step back. If your eye moves smoothly from one element to the next without confusion, the principles are working.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finding your design type<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most designers don\u2019t start knowing their niche. They stumble into it through curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might fall in love with how type and layout behave together, or find yourself obsessed with how logos evolve. That\u2019s how specialization starts \u2014 with fascination, not a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modern tools (and the freedom they give you)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We used to need expensive software, steep learning curves, and hardware that sounded like it might take off mid-export. Now? Anyone with a browser and curiosity can design like a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/tools\"><strong>Kittl<\/strong><\/a> give you professional-grade tools with zero friction. You can experiment, collaborate, build mockups, tweak fonts, or test color systems \u2014 all live, all visual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s design without permission \u2014 and that\u2019s what makes this era exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because real creativity doesn\u2019t come from the tool. It comes from the person who knows what they\u2019re trying to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can AI replace graphic design?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AI can generate layouts and suggest ideas, but it can\u2019t replace the designer\u2019s eye. It lacks judgment \u2014 the sense of when to hold back, when to break a rule, when something <em>feels right.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is powerful for speed and inspiration, but it still needs a human at the helm to make meaning out of it. The future of design isn\u2019t about man versus machine; it\u2019s about designers who know how to use tools intelligently without losing their creative voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So, what is graphic design really about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graphic design is more than visuals. It\u2019s a way of thinking \u2014 of turning ideas into something people can see, understand, and connect with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re designing your first logo or reimagining a brand system, the process is the same: observe, simplify, and communicate clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools evolve. Platforms shift. But good design remains human \u2014 built on curiosity, intention, and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If there\u2019s one thing to remember, it\u2019s this: design isn\u2019t about making things <\/strong><strong><em>look<\/em><\/strong><strong> good. It\u2019s about making things <\/strong><strong><em>make sense.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn design, start by noticing it. Then start making it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, go make something great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/app.kittl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><strong>Start creating \u2014 free on Kittl<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows what graphic design looks like.Few people understand what it does. That\u2019s because good design disappears. It feels natural, inevitable \u2014 like the layout, font, or logo couldn\u2019t have been any other way. But behind every clean poster or perfect social post is a designer who spent hours balancing purpose with aesthetics, grids with&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":13519,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[458,621,620],"class_list":["post-13518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutorials","tag-beginner-tips","tag-editors-picks","tag-recommended"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":32,"label":"Tutorials"}],"post_tag":[{"value":458,"label":"Beginner"},{"value":621,"label":"Editor's Picks"},{"value":620,"label":"Recommended"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-67-1024x466.png",1024,466,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Shafira Hidayat","author_link":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/author\/shafirahidayat\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":32,"name":"Tutorials","slug":"tutorials","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":32,"taxonomy":"category","description":"Learn how to make the most of Kittl with easy-to-follow tutorials. Get step-by-step guides, tips, and creative techniques for AI graphic design. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a pro, discover new ways to bring your ideas to life.","parent":0,"count":63,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":32,"category_count":63,"category_description":"Learn how to make the most of Kittl with easy-to-follow tutorials. Get step-by-step guides, tips, and creative techniques for AI graphic design. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a pro, discover new ways to bring your ideas to life.","cat_name":"Tutorials","category_nicename":"tutorials","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":458,"name":"Beginner","slug":"beginner-tips","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":458,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"Quick wins and foundational guides for new users. Great for anyone starting their design journey or using Kittl for the first time.","parent":0,"count":54,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":621,"name":"Editor's Picks","slug":"editors-picks","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":621,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"The best place to start. Our curated lists.","parent":0,"count":181,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":620,"name":"Recommended","slug":"recommended","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":620,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":182,"filter":"raw"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13518"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13518\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13668,"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13518\/revisions\/13668"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}