Bringing CSS Class-Based Design to Divi: What This Means for Digital Strategy
Divi 5’s new Option Group Presets really caught my attention—not just as a web builder enthusist, but as someone who thinks alot about digital strategy. If you’ve ever mapped out the future of a website or brand, you know that maintainability, scalability, and consistency are essential. Divi’s move towards a class-based structure is more then just a technical upgrade—it’s a strategic advantage.
Why Should Strategists Care About Class-Based Design?
For those interested in how digitial assets grow over time, class-based design matters because:
- Streamlined updates = less technical debt.
- Consistant presentations make for stronger brands.
- Flexible systems accelerate redesigns and pivots.
Option Group Presets in Divi work much like CSS classes: set the style once, assign it everywere. Now strategy and execution live closer together—your decisions about branding and UX can actually stick sitewide.
How Does This Change the Game?
Teams, solo founders, and agencys will benefit from thinking ahead with class-first approaches. It’s easier now to standardize global elements—think about updating all your buttons, headings, or hero backgrounds in one click. That kind of power isn’t just a timesaver; it’s a chance to make sure your vision perserves as your site scales or pivots.
- Less friction during site refreshes.
- Reduced risk of “rogue” styling or off-brand pages.
- More agility for launching campaigns or new features.
Curious for More?
I wrote a more technical, workflow-focused take on this for MKS Web Design—if you wanna dig into the nuts and bolts, check out my in-depth article there.
Wrapping Up: Class-First Web Design and Real Digital Strategy
This isn’t just Divi catching up to Bricks and Oxygen—it’s a sign of where WordPress design is headed, and a reminder that strong digital strategy is built on smart, future-proof systems. When your framework supports scalable, consistent improvements, every branding and UX decision is a strategic asset instead of a maintenance headache. Excited to see how this kind of feature sparks new best practices, both for designers and digital strategists like us.
