You have likely encountered the terms UI and UX at some point in your life. Your friend might have complained that a website update made its ‘UI’ worse, or a mobile app’s terrible UX has made it practically unusable. But what do they exactly mean?
UI stands for User Interface. Think of it as the visual elements you interact with: buttons, menus, icons, typography, color schemes and overall layout. A good UI is aesthetically pleasing, easy to navigate and intuitive.
UX, on the other hand, stands for User Experience. It encompasses everything about a person’s interaction with a product, including their emotions. People in UX analyse how people use products to understand their needs. This knowledge helps designers create user-friendly, effective products that users will love.
In simpler terms, UI is about how a product looks, while UX is about how a product feels.
If you’re considering a career in UI or UX design, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explore important aspects of this field to help you get started.