What do you prefer to create an informative website: building it with a design from scratch or customizing a theme?

[zamanwp]

I do prefer design with scratch, what is your first preference or choice? 

 

Edited May 9, 2023 by zamanwp

[hey_webdesign]

First I do some research and draw a sketch on paper 🤪Next design UI with Figma and send that design to the client. Next, get an update/confirmation from the client and start the development. The first design will help to get improve buyer satisfaction before the development.

[amolgigs]

Most of the time it depends on the client's budget.

If he is on a limited budget ready-made theme with customization is the best option. 

If he wants a standout design and is ready to pay I would love to create a site from scratch 

 

[codeloghin]

For me, it depends on the customer's needs. In some situations designing the template from point 0 is the best approach. However, quite often, buyers already have an idea of the designs they enjoy. They bring their own frameworks that they want to be customized. I believe you shouldn't focus on only 1 path. Website design consists of multiple technologies and frameworks. If you get accustomed to building layouts from scratch only, you might have a hard time when someone wants you to customize something you haven't seen before. Same, building websites from templates only can make you miss the fundamental understanding of how a well-performing layout should be built. 

[zamanwp]

Yes I do agree with all of you, absolutely its depends on project value and timeline.  

[george_adam001]

I prefer designing a website from scratch ✅

[johnpotter12]

I recommend customizing a theme over building from scratch for an informative website. Utilizing a well-designed theme as a foundation provides a head start, saving time and effort. You can tailor the theme's elements using the atomic design system, ensuring visual consistency and efficient development. This approach combines the benefits of a structured design framework with the flexibility to adapt the theme to your specific content and branding, resulting in a polished and informative website.