How to make the most out of UI kits?

An ultimate guide to using UI kits.

In this article, I’ll give you a rundown of what a UI kit is, how to use it effectively, and a list of recommendations for some of my favourite UI kits.

Happy Reading!

Getting started:

Not that long ago, designing a high-fidelity prototype used to be difficult since it required designers to code.

Now with the availability of prototyping software like Adobe XD and Figma designers don’t need any programming to create high-fidelity prototypes that can replicate the functionality of the final design. These functionalities are easily designable on any prototyping software with drag and drop. And it's much easier if you use existing UI kits.

So, what is a UI kit?

According to Adobe Xd’s website:

“A UI kit, or user interface kit, is a collection of assets that contains a set of design elements such as UI components and styles.”

What are UI components and styles?

UI components are elements that convey meaning and provide the functionality to users. Input forms, widgets, and navigation menus are some of the examples of UI components, and styles are visual…