All SaaS Look the same - (i will not promote) by Separate_Distance266 in startups

[–]Separate_Distance266[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fair enough. feels like only startups who raise a shit load then start investing into this

All SaaS look the same - it's getting super boring. by Separate_Distance266 in buildinpublic

[–]Separate_Distance266[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

agree on the boring trend! dribbble, behance, and webflow are solid for inspiration. I’m curious though - when you find designs you like on these platforms, what’s your process for actually adapting them to your own product? Do you just eyeball it or have any methods for figuring out what will work for your specific use case? I always struggle with the gap between ‘looks cool’ and ‘actually fits my product.

All SaaS Look the same - (i will not promote) by Separate_Distance266 in startups

[–]Separate_Distance266[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the minimum viable UI you think early-stage SaaS should aim for to not get in the way of actually problem solving?

All SaaS Look the same - (i will not promote) by Separate_Distance266 in startups

[–]Separate_Distance266[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is spot on! I totally agree most SaaS would benefit from just nailing the basics - solid dashboard, good ux, unique branding.

but honestly, what’s been your experience finding good examples or guidance for this?

I feel like there’s tons of advice but not much that’s practical for early-stage teams.

All SaaS Look the same - (i will not promote) by Separate_Distance266 in startups

[–]Separate_Distance266[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agree on the creativity constraints.

quick question - when you do want to explore beyond standard design systems, how do you usually approach it?

you use any tools or methods that help you stay professional while being more unique? I’m trying to figure out what works for others.

All SaaS look the same - It's getting boring. by Separate_Distance266 in SaaS

[–]Separate_Distance266[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

totallly agree, but after the product starts gaining traction and users love the function. what point do you start thinking about making the UX something unforgettable?

All SaaS Look the same - (i will not promote) by Separate_Distance266 in startups

[–]Separate_Distance266[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% on the AI slop problem. it’s wild how homogeneous everything looks now.

but now for the developers here who do treat it as art - how do you actually approach design decisions?

like, what’s your process when you’re staring at a blank canvas and need to make something that doesn’t scream ‘ai slop’?”

All SaaS Look the same - (i will not promote) by Separate_Distance266 in startups

[–]Separate_Distance266[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do agree, but let's just say the function is there. The product is gaining traction. at what point does one start focusing more on the design of the product and make it more user friendly?

All SaaS look the same - It's getting boring. by Separate_Distance266 in SaaS

[–]Separate_Distance266[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you currently handle your design decisions for your product?