What is UX/UI design (of websites and apps)?

UX (User Experience)
UI (User Interface)
Invisible at first sight
Visible at first sight
The design of a product/service that meets the user's requirements
The design of elements, units, animations and interactions to visually guide the user, fulfilling the UX
It is aimed at users, their needs and their goals
It is aimed at users, their needs and their goals
It doesn't just apply to websites and applications
It only applies to websites and applications
UX (User Experience)
Invisible at first sight
The design of a product/service that meets the user's requirements
It is aimed at users, their needs and their goals
It doesn't just apply to websites and applications
UI (User Interface)
Visible at first sight
The design of elements, units, animations and interactions to visually guide the user, fulfilling the UX
It is aimed at users, their needs and their goals
It only applies to websites and applications

UX and UI are similar in many ways

A website or app is like the human body

A website or app is like the human body

CODE = skeleton

A website or app is like the human body

UX = organs

A website or app is like the human body

UI = appearance

skeleton

Without solid bones, the whole body collapes and you can't use it

organs

Without organs, the body can't function and it will die

appearance

Without a pleasant appearance, you will repulse or frighten others

„The combination of solid bones (code), healthy organs (UX) and a pleasant appearance (UI), creates a functional, meaningful and aesthetic organic machine (website or app).“

A website or app is like the human body
Good code
A website or app is like the human body
In a well-coded responsive website, everything is in its place.
Bad code
A website or app is like the human body
In a poor responsive website, the elements are scattered.
Good UX
A website or app is like the human body
A good UX is easy to navigate. You won't be confused by lots of useless information.
Bad UX
A website or app is like the human body
A bad UX will rob you of the time it takes to understand the website or product. A user might give up the fight.
Good UI
A website or app is like the human body
When you click a button, you know that something happened. You always get feedback.
Bad UI
A website or app is like the human body
Here you have no certainty. Were you redirected to another page? Did something happen?

"UI without UX is like a body without a soul."

A website or app is like the human body

"UI without UX is like a body without a soul."

Why pay for a premium UX and UI?

Why pay for a premium UX and UI?

Surely you don't expect quality without any chemicals from a low-priced juice. The same applies to well-made products and services. Will you choose cheap substitutes or the real deal?