In a world where seamless digital experiences are a must, our client needed a solution that would deliver service scheduling with ease and reliability.

The journey of finding the right tools to bring vision to life, React stood out as the best choice for our needs—trusted by big names like Facebook and known for its robust performance and security. For the interface, we went with Material UI, praised for its “fat-finger” friendly design, making it ideal for mobile users. Together, React and Material UI gave us the perfect blend of flexibility, and cross-device compatibility. Confident in our choices, we dove into the project.

However, as development kicked off, we quickly learned that theory and practice are two different worlds. Our project plan was solid, but translating that plan into a cohesive, smooth experience was more challenging than we expected. As we moved from the UX phase to UI design and, ultimately, development, we started to run into issues that weren’t just about design—they were about making React and Material UI work together smoothly in our unique setup.

In the early stages, we began with low-fidelity wireframes, progressing to high-fidelity designs. This was the standard approach, but what worked well on paper wasn’t translating as well in code. React’s component-based architecture required precise alignment between UX and UI, and here, we hit our first roadblock.

For instance, as we fleshed out each screen, inconsistencies in button styles, sizes, and layout became apparent. Small misalignments between UX wireframes and the UI were enough to create headaches in development. The problem became even more pronounced when we introduced real content—without character count restrictions, some UI elements would break unexpectedly, and layout issues would surface.