The UX/UI-Chronicles: General Introduction to UX/UI Design
Between aesthetics and function
Have you ever used an app that was so intuitive you wondered how you ever lived without it? Or have you ever come across an app that was so pretty you wanted to hang it in a frame on the wall? If so, then you’ve experienced the magical work of UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) design, the chronically underrated and unassuming heroes behind every successful mobile application.
The magic of UX and UI
So, what’s the difference between UX and UI? I know it’s a bit confusing for beginners, but let me break it down: UX (User Experience) design ensures a seamless and enjoyable interaction between the user and the application. It lays the foundation for users to intuitively find their way around and efficiently achieve their goals without having to fight their way through complicated menus. The aim of UX is to ensure that the application is not only usable, but also useful and ergonomically designed. UI is the visual part of the app. It’s about making sure that every button, menu and page not only works seamlessly, but also looks good and entices the user to use it through appearance alone. It is the art of making the functional side of your app look in a way that not only appeals to the user, but also visually takes them by…
