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4 Simple Tools That Help Developers Design Without a Designer

  1. Color Palette Generators
    Tools like Coolors or Happy Hues help you generate clean, accessible color schemes. Save them as CSS variables and reuse across projects.

  2. Ready-to-Use Image Libraries
    Sometimes a well-placed image can carry an entire UI. For my projects, I grab assets from this free stock image collection or abstract mobile wallpapers. Saves time and makes landing pages instantly better.

  3. Lightweight CSS Frameworks
    Tailwind, Pico.css, and Chota let you build fast, responsive UIs without a full design system. Great for MVPs or landing pages.

  4. UI Template Starters
    If youโ€™re in a rush, start with a template and tweak from there. I sometimes grab editable PSD UI templates to sketch layouts or hand off for custom builds.

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