🔥 How We Use AI + Kittl to Design Bold SVG and DTF Files

Let’s be real—being creative on command every single day is tough. But what if we told you that some of our boldest, cleanest, and most viral designs started with a little help from AI?

At Barton Trading Co., we combine grit, coffee, and some slick digital tools to crank out the kind of SVGs and DTF files that make hats, tees, and prints stand out. One of our secret weapons? Kittl.

💡 What is Kittl?

Kittl is like the creative assistant you wish you had years ago. It’s a design platform with built-in AI-powered tools that help you generate layouts, typography, icons, and even complete graphics in just a few clicks.

It’s not just another Canva.
It’s got the design muscle for people who want to make things look damn good—and fast.

🛠 How We Use Kittl to Create SVG & DTF Files

Here’s our actual workflow, no fluff:

1. Start With a Strong Prompt

We feed Kittl a bold phrase—something we know will slap on a patch, tee, or sticker.
Examples:

“Dirty Hands, Still Broke”
“Overworked, Underlaid”
“Blue Collar Raised, American Made”

The AI generates layout ideas with fonts, icons, and shapes that actually fit the vibe.

2. Customize with Grit

We don’t just hit “export.” We tweak.
We adjust spacing, rough up the edges, layer in custom textures, or swap in our go-to icons (think wrenches, flags, camo patterns, etc.).

This is where that Barton edge comes in—AI gives us the framework, but we bring the fire.

3. Export in High-Quality SVG or PNG

We export the file two ways:

SVG: Perfect for Cricut/Silhouette users
PNG (300 DPI): Print-ready for DTF, DTG, or heat press projects

We double-check contrast, sizing, and that the design will hold up whether it’s going on a laptop, hoodie, or trucker hat.

🎯 Why AI is a Game-Changer

✅ It saves us HOURS
✅ It helps spark ideas when the creative tank’s running dry
✅ It keeps us consistent while letting us move fast

And let’s be honest—customers don’t care how the file got made… they care that it looks awesome and works like a charm on their project.

🔚 Final Word

We’re not here to let the robots take over—we’re here to work smarter, move faster, and design bolder. AI + Kittl gives Barton Trading Co. the power to drop fresh, clean, on-brand designs on the regular—and our customers are loving it.

So whether you’re making hats, shirts, decals, or digital downloads—don’t sleep on the AI tools. Just make sure your style stays louder than the software.