What is the difference between UI and UX?
Options
- They are two names for exactly the same thing
- UI is what you see; UX is the whole experience (Correct option)
- UI is for mobile apps; UX is for desktop apps
- UI is the code of the app; UX is the hardware
Answer
UI (user interface) is what you see and use: screens, buttons, colors. UX (user experience) is the whole experience of using the product: how easy, clear and pleasant it is
Why
UI is the visible surface: buttons, text, layout.
UX is how the product feels to use: can people find what they need quickly, do they make mistakes, do they get frustrated?
A beautiful screen (good UI) can still have poor UX if the steps are confusing.
Remember
UI = what it looks like. UX = how it feels to use.