DJbenny of Kibu argues that literal copying is an efficient way to master a craft. By rebuilding an existing creation pixel-by-pixel, developers and designers can uncover the specific trade-offs and brilliance behind a product. This process forces a deep inspection of every detail before making intentional changes.

To rebuild their marketing site, the team used the 3% approach, a method coined by Virgil Abloh. They mirrored the Mintlify 2025 site to understand its minimal component library and color use. This disciplined mimicry allowed them to identify exactly which small adjustments would better reflect their own brand identity.

After starting in Framer, the team migrated to a full codebase in March 2026. They shifted toward vibecoding to increase development speed and avoid the lock-in associated with drag-and-drop builders. This transition reflects a preference for custom code over ancillary AI tools for greater agility.

This method prioritizes solving problems efficiently over the pursuit of raw originality. By identifying existing solutions, creators can avoid reinventing the wheel and focus on the small refinements that add value. The process turns imitation into a structured learning tool for rapid iteration.