Basics UI.
Minimal UI System for Rapid Prototyping
↳ Target Audience
Freelance designers, developers, and small teams building MVPs
↳ Problem
Most UI kits are bloated, opinionated, or hard to customize quickly for unique branding.
↳ My Role
I built Basics UI to help me and others create beautiful UIs with minimal setup using consistent, accessible design tokens.
↳ Who is the client?
↳ Step 1: Research
Studied existing systems like Tailwind UI and Radix Primitives. Identified gaps in customization and simplicity.
↳ Step 2: Planning
Mapped essential components: buttons, forms, modals, tabs, tooltips. Defined a token-based design system.
↳ Step 3: Prototyping
Designed high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma, incorporating user feedback after usability tests.
↳ Step 4: Refinement
Shared with early testers. Got feedback on spacing, token structure, and responsiveness. Improved DX.
↳ Final Results
↳ My 3 Main Takeaways
- #1 — Design tokens make your system scalable and flexible.
- #2 — Accessibility can be built-in without extra effort.
- #3 — Early testing prevents over-engineering.