Professional Design Services: Multiple Options for Client Satisfaction

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Artur Kovelskyi

• 1d

I always give a client at least two options, whatever the task. Each one packs in as many small tweaks as possible: color, size, count, or position of elements. So the client can either pick a finished version, or mix and match by telling me which element they like from each. Example on an app icon below. Which one do you prefer?

uiuxdesigner Figma iosicon

15 votes

Ends in 23h

Orishina Ogunro

pro

• 19h

Both look great. Will pick 01, looks warmer and a change from the generic blues

Artur Kovelskyi

• 1h

01 it is! Appreciate you weighing in

MD Rafee Alam

• 1d

01 for me, the pink and gold combo feels warmer and more distinct in a crowded app store grid. The blue version reads a bit generic, could pass for a dozen other sleep or baby apps. Do clients usually go with your pick or their own gut instinct?

Artur Kovelskyi

• 1d

Agree, 01 was my pick too

On clients: I always lead with a recommendation, but the two options let them trust their gut too. Usually ends up a mix of both, and that's the point, they own the final call

Sunday Ayomide

• 20h

Both look great

Artur Kovelskyi

• 19h

Thank you!

Nicolette .

• 19h

the detail in 02 is fab!

Haider Irshad

pro

• 19h

Both are amazing 😍

Artur Kovelskyi

• 18h

Thank you a lot!

Maty Sandoval

max

• 17h

02 for me, the sleepy zzz's tell the whole story of the app in one glance without needing the crescent moon as a crutch. Giving clients options based on swappable elements like that seems way more efficient than starting from scratch each round, how many rounds of tweaks does that approach usually save you?

Artur Kovelskyi

• 1h

02 has a strong case, the zzz's do a lot of narrative work on their own. And you nailed why I work this way. Front-loading the variation into one round means the client reacts to specifics instead of vague vibes, so we usually converge in one or two rounds instead of four or five. Saves everyone the back and forth :)

Esther Adewumi

pro

• 16h

Artur Kovelskyi

• 1h

Thanks!

Boluwatife Delight

• 7h

This deserves more than just liking, this deserves to be featured! 🏆 Giving clients options is always smart. The subtle lighting tweaks on version 01 would translate beautifully into a high-end web landing page hero section.

Artur Kovelskyi

• 1h

Really appreciate the support! The response to this has been so encouraging that I’m now seriously considering posting the full case study. Stay tuned 🙌

Anna asol_design

pro

• Jul 1

Which cover should lead my Recraft × Contra Mascot Challenge submission?

A.Light and product focused.

B.Dark, premium, and brand focused.

Same mascot system, different first impression. Which one would you choose? A or B? 💜

🔗 Recraft project https://www.recraft.ai/project/b4f3c24f-55fc-484a-899a-3fc98e389c6a

🔗 Full project https://contra.com/p/om3ZAkOF-mobile-app-ui-ux-design-mascot-and-brand-system

#recraftchallenge #mascotdesign #branddesign #mobileappdesign

recraftchallenge Recraft Mobile Design

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Daniel G Bright

max

• Jul 2

B, and the reason matters more than the vote. B opens with the title lockup and the mascot so the brand idea lands before the screens do, A opens with mockups and reads as one more app shot. The gallery is also full of light covers, so B wins the scroll before anyone reads a word

Kris Anfalova

pro

• Jul 1

PUFFHS: Artisanal Pastry Landing Page Concept Welcome to PUFFHS, a conceptual landing page designed for a premium artisanal bakery specializing in gourmet cream puffs. This project reimagines how we browse and buy high-end digital food products. Most food e-commerce platforms and delivery apps rely on static, uninspiring grid layouts that fail to capture the true tactile appeal of the product. The challenge was to break away from standard UI patterns and create a digital shopping experience that is as mouth-watering and engaging as the pastries themselves, all while keeping complex dietary information accessible To solve this, I experimented with a highly interactive, motion-driven approach. The core UX innovation is the "Reveal the Puff" mechanic. Instead of forcing users to read long paragraphs about the ingredients, I designed a seamless micro-interaction that allows them to virtually "slice" the dessert with a single click, instantly revealing the rich filling and texture.