How We Made UserBook’s Hero Clear, Engaging, and Trustworthy

For UserBook, the core idea was already strong — a tool that helps teams create product documentation without writing a single word.

But the first impression? Not doing it justice.

This is where the HeroMaxx Roast came in.

Every redesign I do follows a battle-tested process:

Understand the product’s personality

Break down the current landing page

Use the product to get real insights

Analyze competitors

Define the audience, use cases, and USPs

Roast it

Redesign it ✨

It’s not just about making things look pretty — it’s about clarity, positioning, and building trust where it matters most: above the fold.

To design something that works, I first had to define what this product is, who it’s for, and why it matters.

Audience: Product teams, Developers, Documentation teams Use case: AI-generated product and user documentation Competitors: HelpDocs, GitBook AI, Scribe Problems solved:

Saves hours of manual doc writing

Automatically generates docs from user activity

Clear onboarding for users without lifting a finger

Helps users help themselves (reducing support tickets)

Zero setup, low effort, high output

Easy to embed, share, and update

Tone of Writing: Friendly, Clear, Empowering Style of Design: Light, Minimal, Soft gradients, Clean UI

The original design had a good start — minimal, clean, and focused.

But it missed out on key fundamentals:

◆ Headline was vague: “Never write docs again” sounds catchy, but tells us nothing ◆ No context: Who is this for? What kind of docs? Why should I care? ◆ Flat visuals: No depth, no contrast, no visual entry point ◆ Wall of text: No clear flow or visual hooks ◆ No trust signals: No testimonials, logos, or users shown

Great design without good copy is like a racecar with no engine.

I rewrote the hero copy to clearly communicate what the product does, why it matters, and who it helps — in plain English.

I actually liked the color palette they used — but the application didn’t follow UX best practices.

I kept the core palette, but improved how it was used:

Better contrast

Clearer focus

More warmth + hierarchy

People trust people.

I added user avatars and real metrics to immediately show that people are using and benefiting from the product.

The original had a product demo — good!

But there was no explanation. No clarity on how the docs were generated or what the process looked like.

So I added a simple stepper visual to show the journey from input to doc generation.

Closer look at the CTA.

Sometimes, one sentence can change how a product is perceived.

I added a short line to clarify the product and it instantly improved comprehension. No guessing needed.

Then came the polish.

Gradients, soft shadows, refined spacing, better alignment, cleaner hierarchy. Everything working together to make the user experience feel seamless and thoughtful.

Here’s the final result:

UserBook already had a solid idea — it just needed the right story, the right visuals, and the right structure to connect with people instantly.

It’s not about adding more. It’s about adding meaning.