Glossary UI
UI
Acronym Also known as:
user-interfaceDesignTech
Definition
User Interface
The visual elements, screens, and interactive components through which a user interacts with a software application or device.
UI (User Interface) refers to the visual and interactive elements of a product that users directly interact with.
Types of User Interfaces
- GUI (Graphical User Interface): Visual interfaces with windows, icons, menus
- CLI (Command Line Interface): Text-based interfaces
- VUI (Voice User Interface): Voice-controlled interfaces
- Touch UI: Interfaces designed for touch input
UI Design Principles
- Clarity over cleverness
- Consistency builds confidence
- Feedback confirms actions
- Forgiveness allows exploration