Your First Design Doesn't Need to Be Perfect
My journey of going from a basic UI to a better product by focusing on iteration instead of perfection.
The Problem
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I always thought I needed a perfect design before I start building my app.
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It had to look polished, complete… almost like a finished product.
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Because of that, I stayed stuck.
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I would open Figma, try a few things… and stop.
I think a lot of developers get stuck here, especially when they’re not confident in design.
The Shift
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At some point, I realized this was just an excuse. So I decided to start building anyway.
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I started working on my app: Redef AI
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It’s a voice-first productivity tool that helps me:
- Stay on track
- Manage tasks
- Build consistency
Starting with a Basic Design
- When I started, the UI was very plain. It felt like a template.No identity, no personality.
- Earlier, I would stop here and try to fix everything.
- But this time, I kept going.
Learning Through Inspiration
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Instead of chasing perfection, I started exploring designs.
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I began:
- Looking at apps I liked
- Imagining my app in those styles
- Picking elements like colors, fonts, layouts
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I even copied parts of those designs.
- At first, it felt like cheating.
- But that’s how I actually learned design.
Exploring a Style
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One thing I kept thinking was:
“What if my app had a dark theme?” -
I was also inspired by Nothing-style fonts and visuals. So I tried it. It wasn’t perfect… but it felt better.
Iterating Over Time
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From there, I kept improving:
- Small changes
- New variations
- Removing what didn’t work
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Over multiple iterations, the design evolved.
- It started feeling like a real product.
There Is No Final Design
- Even now, the design is not final. Every time I use it or get feedback, find something to improve. And I update it again.
- There is no perfect design.
- Good design comes from continuous iteration.
Final Thoughts
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If you’re waiting to design something perfect before starting…
that might be what’s holding you back. -
Start simple , Build something basic, Improve it step by step.
About the App
- Redef AI is live on the Play Store.I’ll be sharing more about how it works in upcoming videos.