I use Tailwind for a SaaS app because of TailwindUI and I'm pretty happy with it. I also used the Marketing page examples to put together a website[1] pretty quickly.
When the app UI gets more complicated the need for design skills definitely creeps in. But, taking a step back, using a wireframing tool like Balsamiq, and having another look through the component catalog has gotten me pretty far. I'm happy with our ability to ship quickly.
Just an FYI, the logo on the site you posted gets deformed on mobile when there’s not enough space for it and the buttons on the right to live all on the same line.
I built this web-based writing app for 2 reasons: 1) I was writing a lot of "drafts" on Medium and found its support for organizing private (unpublished) documents lacking. 2) I read the Why Contenteditable is Terrible[0] post and comments and I wanted to see if I could do it.
In its current state, filbert is a single-player editor based off of Medium. A couple improvements include: open/close/select menus with the keyboard and you can rotate and resize images.
Why the name filbert? I asked my 5 year old - "What should I call the writing app I'm working on?" He replied instantly, "Filbert". I said, why? He said "because it feels right." I couldn't disagree with him.
I've been working on this part time for 2 years and it would be great to get some feedback. If you're willing give filbert a spin [2] (login with Google currently supported) and let me know your thoughts & questions.
Now that the editor experience has stabilized my next steps are to embark on what I originally set out to do - additional features around: organization of documents, search, sharing, review/approval/handoff & publishing. Thoughts and ideas welcome here.
I'm also looking for recommendations for a Designer, Product & Marketing people. If that's you or anyone you know - please let me know!
I started a Technical Approach document link here[1]. It's pretty basic for now. If there's interest I can add more detail.
jason at filbert.xyz (or fill out the form at the bottom of filbert.xyz)
[1]: https://truerev.com