Refactoring UI
Wathan and Schoger's rules for making things look designed when you are not, in fact, a designer.
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How to get the most from it
Refactoring UI sits in UI & UX Libraries under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- It is paid or freemium, so check what the free tier covers first.
- Go in expecting something useful, brainy and clever.
About this category: Pattern libraries, dark-pattern catalogues, component galleries and laws-of-UX summaries. The bookmarks that actually get reopened.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
Refactoring UI: quick answers
Is Refactoring UI free?
Not entirely. We list Refactoring UI as paid or freemium, so expect a price, a subscription or a limited free tier.
Do I need an account to use Refactoring UI?
No. You can use Refactoring UI without signing up for anything.
Does Refactoring UI work on a phone?
Yes. Refactoring UI works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Refactoring UI safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Refactoring UI take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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