Client work is a balance: quality, speed, and budget. Designing every screen from zero is rarely necessary. What clients want is a clean interface that fits their product goals—and a process that moves quickly from concept to approval.
Why “from scratch” is often the wrong strategy
- Clients pay for outcomes (conversion, usability, clarity), not “blank canvas purity.”
- Time-to-approval matters because budgets and timelines are real constraints.
- Most apps share patterns: onboarding, auth, profile, lists, detail pages, payments, settings.
How UI kits improve deliverables
- Faster first draft (which clients can react to)
- More consistent layouts across screens
- Better presentations with polished visuals
- More predictable scope because you start from existing patterns
Get the bundle (client-ready templates)
Here is the Etsy link to the 68-kit bundle if you want a multi-niche library for client projects:
Buy Now on Etsy — 68 Mobile UI Kits for Client Work
Client-friendly workflow using UI kits
- Discovery call: confirm the app category and core flow.
- Pick the closest kit: show 2–3 style options within 24 hours.
- Brand pass: apply colors, type, and icon style.
- Flow pass: assemble screens that match the client journey.
- Iteration: capture feedback, refine hierarchy, simplify steps.
- Handoff: export assets + annotate spacing/components.
FAQ
Will clients know it’s a template?
Not if you customize properly. Branding, typography, icons, and content make the biggest difference. Also adjust layouts to match their features.
Is it okay to use templates commercially?
Many kits allow commercial usage for client projects but restrict redistribution of the original source files. Always follow the license notes on the listing.
How do I justify this to a client?
Position it as a professional workflow: “We start from proven UI patterns to reduce time and cost, then tailor everything to your brand and features.”
Professional angle: using UI kits is not “cutting corners”—it’s applying reusable patterns so you spend your time where it matters: product clarity, UX decisions, and conversion.
