UI/UX Design
Design & User ExperienceUI/UX Design encompasses User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design - the process of creating digital products that are both visually appealing and user-friendly. UI focuses on the visual elements and interactions, while UX focuses on the overall user journey and satisfaction.
UI Design vs UX Design
- UI Design: Visual design, typography, colors, buttons, icons, layouts
- UX Design: User research, wireframes, prototypes, user flows, testing
- UI Focus: How the product looks and feels
- UX Focus: How the product works and user satisfaction
- Collaboration: Both work together to create great products
Design Process
1. Research & Discovery
- User interviews
- Market analysis
- Competitor research
2. Define & Ideate
- User personas
- Problem statements
- Brainstorming solutions
3. Design & Prototype
- Wireframes
- Visual designs
- Interactive prototypes
4. Test & Iterate
- Usability testing
- A/B testing
- Design refinements
5. Handoff & Implementation
- Design specifications
- Developer collaboration
- Quality assurance
Key Design Principles
- Usability: Easy to use and navigate
- Accessibility: Inclusive design for all users
- Consistency: Uniform design patterns throughout
- Hierarchy: Clear information organization
- Feedback: Clear responses to user actions
- Simplicity: Remove unnecessary complexity
Popular Design Tools
- Figma: Collaborative interface design tool
- Adobe XD: UI/UX design and prototyping
- Sketch: Vector-based design tool for Mac
- InVision: Prototyping and collaboration platform
- Framer: Advanced prototyping and animation
- Miro: Collaborative whiteboarding and ideation