Being an independent designer means you're also your own toughest critic

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Irina Kats

• 16h

Being an independent designer means you're also your own toughest critic – no one else is going to catch it if you don't.

Self-initiated projects give you all the freedom, meaning you can create close-to-perfect work that you think people would love to use. Vela is an app for making doctor appointments and getting insurance guidance with AI assistant. When I started designing it, I wanted it to feel trustworthy and knowledgeable, but also warm, like a friend who explains things without judging you.

Looking back at the initial teal version, I think it landed closer to "doctor's office" than that. Tried a version with less clinical colour, more personality, leaning towards "tech" rather than "health".

Curious what actually reads as more trustworthy to you: A or B?

healthtech UX Design UI Design

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Sahil Sharma

• 15h

version B

Irina Kats

• 15h

Thank you! I also think so, it looks much more clean.

DESH Group

• 13h

I prefer Version B 😊

Alaa

• 13h

Definitely A! Green is naturally associated with health and care, so it instantly builds trust and feels much more approachable than B

Irina Kats

• 5h

That's an interesting point of view, thank you for sharing! Don't you think though that this palette is overused for the industry and might be considered outdated?

Maty Sandoval

max

• 8h

B feels more trustworthy to me, the added color makes it read less like a waiting room. Being your own toughest critic on a self-initiated project is real though, how do you know when to stop iterating and just call a version done?

Irina Kats

• 5h

I think so, too. It gives the project more techy/modern vibe, I feel like. On your question though – it's tough, and it's definitely important to find the right balance between "it needs more work" and falling into the perfectionism loop of never-ending iterations. I think, I...

Diego Sánchez

• 2h

B for me. The softer palette is closer to that "friend who explains things" feeling you described. Did you test it on anyone actually dealing with Swiss insurance, or is this still gut check stage?

Nura Muhammed

• Sep 17

I designed this Japanese food delivery app Sushi Deliveryfrom start to finish then brought it to life with motion design so you can see how it feels in real use

What's inside Clean & simple Home Screen Menu & Product Detail Fast Cart & Payment flow Live Order Tracking Favorites Screen Every screen was designed with both UX (ease of use) and UI visual appeal in mind soft purple palette, clean layout, modern feel. Which screen is your favorite? Let me know in the comments! #UIUXDesign #MobileAppDesign #MotionDesign #FigmaDesign #FoodDeliveryApp #UIDesigner #ProductDesign #AppDesign #DesignInspiration #SakuraApp #UXUI #GraphicDesign #TechDesign #DesignCommunity

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Daniel G Bright

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• Sep 17

A look at my design work for Tithe, an app built around being more deliberate with your attention.

That idea carries into the design too. Soft blue and warm neutrals give the screens a quiet feel, while direct copy makes the next step clear.

There’s a lot happening across the product, from choosing what deserves your focus to earning your way back into blocked apps. The challenge is making each of those moments feel simple – @BrightStudios®