How is UX both similar and different from UI? Why is it important?
Concepts:
- How is UX both similar and different from UI?
- UX is the overall experience that a user has while interacting with the app, including how easy to use and how well it meets user needs
- UI is the visual design the user sees when interacting with an app, including the layout, branding, and latency.
- Why is it important?
- The goal is to create a satisfying and rewarding experience for the user. App users prefer to use applications that are engaging, entertaining, and easy to use.
UX Examples
Tiktok is very simple to the bare minimum of what you can do. The screen layout and extra feature make the videos the center of attention. There is also an algorithm that analyzes what you like to see and displays more of it right after the video you watch.
Quiz:
Question 1: How is UX different from UI?
UX is the user's interactions with an application, while UI is the visuals they see.