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Time to get Pro, Oncer
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Hey Oncer,
We’ve been working on Once UI for over two years—building, refining, and learning from real-world product launches. Our mission? To help creators ship products that are not just fast and scalable, but also intentional and meaningful.
And to do it without early capital, without fundraising, and without a team.
Why is it more important than ever?
The trends are clear: Meta just laid off thousands of employees on Monday. Other companies are following, replacing not only junior roles but mid-level professionals too.
Automation isn’t just coming for jobs—it’s already here.
But this isn’t just a threat. It’s also an opportunity.
The people who recognize this shift now—and take action—will be the ones who thrive in the new digital era. Take this as a reminder: it’s time to prepare.
How much time do you have?
Just enough.
If you’re an employee, this is the ideal time to start a side venture and future-proof yourself.
If you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, you already feel the uncertainty—but uncertainty is a signal to take action, not to panic.
This isn’t about working 24/7. It’s about taking a small step in the right direction every day.

Why we built Once UI Pro
Over the past two years, I’ve seen firsthand how hard it is to stay visible and keep up while big players move fast, automation scales, and AI shifts the playing field.
And that’s why Once UI Pro exists.
One subscription, infinite possibilities
Once UI Pro is your shortcut to independence. It gives you everything you need to ship high-quality UI without spending months on design systems, CSS frameworks, or reinventing the wheel.
Here’s what Pro members get:
Weekly updates: new components, refinements, and improvements that compound like design interest
Direct influence: request new components inside our private Pro channel, and we build them
Price lock-in: subscribe now, and even when we increase the price, your subscription cost never changes
What’s next?
In March, we’re launching our third template—a custom storefront powered by Fourthwall.
Sell merch & digital products effortlessly
Fully branded & integrated into your design language
Built for creators who want to monetize without the hassle
After that? You tell us.
Once UI Pro subscribers decide what we build next. Documentation templates? SaaS product templates? A new one is coming every month—based on your requests.
Time to Get Pro
This is your opportunity to build your future with Once UI Pro and become a member of the Design Engineers Club today.

More than a design system
I’ve been an indie creator for over 5 years. During this time, I’ve been at my lowest. I’ve been attacked, criticized, and discouraged. But instead of letting it break me, I turned it into an opportunity.
That’s how the Design Engineers Club was born—because we need a community that lifts each other up, not just another echo chamber of negativity.
Once UI isn’t just about building UI faster—it’s part of something bigger.
> A shift in how indie makers, designers, and developers work together
> A movement against design becoming soulless in an AI-dominated world
> A community where creators help each other build, refine, and stay ahead
When you subscribe to Once UI Pro, you’re not just getting resources—you’re joining a network of like-minded builders who believe that thoughtful design still matters.
We’ve just passed 1,600 email subscribers and almost 700 members in the Design Engineers Club. our community is growing fast—and you can be part of shaping it.
This is your call: build your future with Once UI Pro—lock in for $64 / yr, only for the first 50 subscribers!

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