A look inside the creative and logical minds of the KIJO team.
Mobile First Design for Birmingham Businesses: Why It Matters (and How to Do It Right)
Mobile-first design is now the baseline of good website design. For Birmingham businesses especially, where local users in a busy and vibrant city are constantly moving between phones, public transport, offices and home working, the mobile experience is often the experience. This guide from the KIJO team breaks down what mobile first design actually means, why it really does matter, and how to approach it properly.
Headless CMS vs WordPress: What’s Best for Birmingham Businesses?
In this guide, the KIJO team breaks down what headless CMS (content management system) actually means, how it compares to WordPress, when each approach makes sense, and what we typically recommend.
What is the Golden Ratio? The Golden Ratio in Website Design
What is the Golden Ratio? Ever wondered why some websites just feel right? Why certain layouts are instantly satisfying whilst others feel… Off? The answer often lies in one of the oldest design secrets in the book – the golden ratio! But, what is the golden ratio? This mathematical principle has shaped everything from Greek...
Grid Design: Grid Systems & Grid Theory in Website Design
Grid Design Grid design is one of the quiet methodologies behind clean, balanced and professional websites – the kind users instinctively trust and find easy to navigate. Whether you work with a design tool like Figma, design for print, or build digital experiences, you’ve almost certainly used a grid. Grids aren’t just organisational tools; they’re...
The Gestalt Principles of Design in Websites & UX
When designing a website, there’s a delicate balance between aesthetics and performance. A great design is about guiding users, building trust, and making every interaction feel intuitive… And this is where Gestalt principles of design come in. Rooted in psychology, Gestalt theory explains how people perceive and interpret visual information. It’s one of the most...
The Ultimate Guide to Brand Guidelines (+ Examples) in 2026
The best brand guideline examples go beyond instructions; they tell a compelling story, capturing the brand’s essence and helping employees feel connected to its mission. Without a clear, engaging set of guidelines, brand consistency can suffer. The team at KIJO have crafted the ultimate guide to brand guideline examples for 2026. Check them out here.