XD Ideas / Process / UI DesignUI DesignThe user interface (UI) is the space where interactions between humans and machines occur. UI is an integral aspect of user experience (UX) that consists of two major parts: visual design, which conveys the look and feel of a product; and interaction design, which is the functional and logical organization of elements. The goal of user interface design is to create a user interface that makes it easy, efficient, and enjoyable for users to interact with a product. Learn about the different types of UI as well as fundamental design requirements for each type. UI DesignCreating Interactions: An Overview of UIBy Oliver LindbergUser interface (UI) design is an integral part of user experience design. It has to be, right? After all, the UI is the way through which a user interacts with a device. So it’s the aim of the UI designer to improve the user’s interaction with the prod UI DesignBest Practices for Designing Sticky Headers & Other Fixed ElementsBy Oliver LindbergThe portfolio site of product designer Daniel Filler features a hero image header that shifts into “view mode” with a semi-transparent background as you scroll down. This time we’ve decided to dig a little deeper into the best practices for sticky head UI DesignBest Practices for Designing UI OverlaysBy Oliver LindbergDrop-down menus, keyboards that slide up and lightboxes are all examples of UI overlays. UI overlay is a very powerful design solution that has many uses. The tasks that users are trying to perform are becoming increasingly complex, and overlaysA user-friendly UI is functional, reliable, usable, and pleasurable. A user interface design should minimize the effort that the user has to invest interacting with a product and help users accomplish their goals with ease. Designers use methods of user-centered design (user interviews, direct observations, etc.) to learn about their target audience and ensure that the visual language they introduce in the UI is well-tailored to them. It’s important to make the UI aesthetically pleasing because interfaces that have great aesthetics are perceived as more usable by end-users, according to the aesthetic–usability effect.Read MoreUI can be designed in multiple forms. One of the most common forms of UI is a graphical user interface (GUI). In GUI’s, users interact with information by manipulating visual objects on a digital screen using a device or touch. The elements of a well-designed graphical user interface should be designed to support good learnability and findability. When users see familiar visual elements and interaction patterns, they can understand how to interact with the UI just by looking at it. It’s also important to make sure that elements in a GUI are uniform–UI should be consistent to create a sense of control and reliability.Voice user interfaces (VUI) are quickly gaining traction. The rising number of voice-enabled assistants being sold across the world prove that users find such devices valuable. Voice user interfaces require a different design approach. Designers need to create an efficient, conversational UI in which words and syntax play a crucial role. To create more human interactions, designers need to invest in learning human psychology and put even more focus on validating their design decisions using voice-based prototypes. Create a user interface that is right for your product and company by browsing our selection of regularly updated articles that contain tips, tricks and best practices to help you level up your skills. Show Less UI DesignMobile User Interface (UI) DesignBy Nick BabichToday, it is estimated that more than 5 billion people have mobile devices, and over half of these devices are smartphones. Mobile landscape is changing rapidly, and users have high expectations about the mobile experience. Designers strive to create m UI DesignThe 4 Golden Rules of UI DesignBy Nick BabichThe user interface (UI) is a critical part of any software product. When it’s done well, users don’t even notice it. When it’s done poorly, users can’t get past it to efficiently use a product. To increase the chances of success when creating user inte UI DesignWhat are the Similarities & Differences Between UI Design & UX Design?By Nick BabichWhen it comes to product design, we often hear the terms “User Experience (UX)” and “User Interface (UI).” Even though both terms are not new, it’s common for people in digital product design to use these terms interchangeably, or sometimes incor UI DesignTypography in UI DesignBy Nick BabichText represents more than 90% of all information on the web. Typography is a cornerstone of web experience. Even right now, when you read this article, the words written in it are visible simply because of typography. Typography can be daunting to lear UI DesignHow to Select and Pair Fonts for Seamless User ExperiencesBy Margaret SeelieWith more than 1,000 fonts to choose from in Adobe Fonts, finding the perfect combination of typefaces to create winning designs can be a challenge. What do you need to keep in mind to pick fonts that both look great and foster a good user experience a UI DesignHow To Use Underline Text To Improve UXBy Nick BabichAn underline is a horizontal line immediately below a portion of text. In our everyday experience, we underline to emphasize key sections of text, sometimes drawing an underline by hand below printed text. But underlines have their own place in the wor InterviewsUX Evolutions: How Google Redesigned Gmail Using Material DesignBy Marc SchenkerIf you’re like many of us, you rely on Gmail as your primary email service, both for work and personal use. In the 14 years since its launch, Gmail has taken a lot of market share from the once-popular Yahoos and Hotmails of the last decade. According UI DesignAsk a UXpert: What Is the Best Way to Use Fixed Elements?By Oliver LindbergFixed elements enable you to set design objects to a fixed position on an art board. They’re a popular choice for sticky headers and sticky navigation. Designers and developers have mixed feelings about fixing elements, however, which — if done badly — UI DesignAsk a UXpert: How Do You Design Overlays Without Annoying Your Users?By Oliver LindbergOverlays are handy user interface (UI) components that can simulate interactivity within your design and encourage users to take an important action. Among other things, you can use them for dropdown menus, slide-up keyboards, or lightbox effects. Howe UI DesignHow to Design Visual Cues for Better UXBy Marc SchenkerYou’ve seen them everywhere on the web and in your apps: visual cues. They may be pretty obvious (like arrows pointing at specific page elements) or quite subtle (like someone’s soft gaze directed at a call-to-action [CTA] button). Wherever you’ve seen UI DesignAsk a UXpert: How Do You Design for Headless Interfaces?By Oliver LindbergUser interfaces (UI) have changed dramatically over the last few years. As we access the web on a myriad of devices, they need to adapt to our needs. UIs need to take into account slow connections, older browsers, and the wildly varying specs of the de
