Design With Kristin

Hey Reader, I had a conversation last week that really got me thinking. (Like, I thought about it allll weekend!) It centered around AI-generated imagery, and whether using it in brand design is “stealing.” That word hit hard. STEALING? Eek. Let me say this: I am not here to convince you. I’m simply offering my perspective as a designer who’s been in the game long before AI came on the scene. This is how I think, and if it resonates with you, you're in the right place. I’ve always believed...

Hey Reader, Sometimes you pick a font or a color and think, “Yep! That’s it.” It feels fun. It feels like you. Until you step back and realize... it’s kind of sending the wrong message. That happened this week while I was working through brand visuals with a student inside the AI Branding Experience, and the lesson was too good not to share. That reminded me just how powerful the small stuff can be, especially when you understand why it works (or doesn’t). And honestly? That’s why I’ve been...

Hey, Reader, Poppin' into your inbox today to talk about one of my biggest design crushes... My all-time favorite type of graphic to design... And the single graphic that threw me into the online business space and led me to teaching all things branding, design and Canva. Drumroll please... ❤️Pinterest Pins❤️ You know when you're designing a pin and everything's flowing… until you get to the logo and you're like: "Do I just... toss it somewhere on my pin design and hope for the best?" One of...

Hey, Reader, For the past couple of months, I've been busy BTS cracking the AI code for branding - and oh my... I can't wait to share EVERYTHING with you soon! But first, let’s rewind... I fell in love with design when I was just 9 years old. (Shoutout to Printmaster Gold Deluxe for giving me my very first design playground!) Fast-forward to today and... AI?! Never in a million years did I think this is where branding and design would go. Moodboards, color palette options, and fonts inspo in...

Hey, Reader, Have you ever been halfway through a Canva design and thought.... “Something’s missing… but what?” (Like your graphic got dressed up for the party but forgot its earrings? Yeah, that vibe.😉) I get it. You want your stuff to look polished and pro... but not like you copied the same template as everyone else. And when you’re in a design slump? Your creative energy disappears fast. Have no fear - your designer bestie is here! Today I'm handing you 5 quick, totally-doable tricks to...

Hey, Reader, Welcome to the grand finale of the 3-part series featuring some of my favorite eye-catching design trends that are not only fun to look at—but super easy to recreate in Canva. 🙌🎉 If you’ve been following along the past couple of weeks, I’ve been dropping in with some of the easiest, eye-catching trends to recreate in Canva—straight from a recent training I hosted inside The Brand Boss Design Club. (Consider this your backstage pass to the cliff-notes.) Want to catch up? ✨Click...

Hey, Reader, Last week I shared 4 eye-catching design trends I pulled straight outta my growing inspo bank that I'm LOVING lately... ❤️Overlays❤️Cut-out effect❤️Handcrafted style❤️Realistic elements Missed that email? Check it out here so you don't miss out on any inspo. Today we're sliding into part 2 of my 3-part series featuring some of my favorite eye-catching design trends that are not only fun to look at—but super easy to recreate in Canva. 🙌 But first—a quick truth bomb 💣 While trends...

Hey, Reader, Have you ever been scrolling along on social media, seen a graphic, and thought... “Wow, that’s amazing! How did they make that?” Or... “I love this design! I wish I knew how to do that.” Or maybe... “This is exactly the kind of vibe I want, but HOW?” Yep. me too. I am always taking screenshots of good designs to keep my inspiration bank full and my creative juices flowing. And this month's collection of inspo was HOT. 🔥🔥🔥 Enter the 3-part series featuring some of my favorite...

Hey Reader, I hope you had a great weekend, and maybe even had some time to mull over the weather or not joining me inside The Brand Boss Design Club is your next big business move. During the 5-Day Brand Bash, I shared a TON of information with you (I still can't believe that was a free event!) but guess what? I'm still on a roll!🎶 I am quite obsessed with helping people look and feel amazing online - and that's why I've got a special invite for you: Tomorrow I'm hosting the monthly design...

Hey Reader, Ever feel like you’re totally lost when it comes to your brand colors? Maybe you’re constantly switching things up, unsure of where to start, or just don’t know how to make your colors work for you. Yesterday I was on a 1:1 strategy call with one of my newest Brand Boss members, and we were chatting about her brand colors, or lack thereof... She had attempted to put a few palettes together but was getting nowhere. If you aren't vibing with your brand colors - or maybe you're like...