What is UI UX Design?
You've heard of it but you may not fully understand it. You may have never even heard of it before. You may even know all about it.
It doesn't matter. In this guide, we'll break down the terms UI - UX so you have a full picture of what it's all about and then we'll discuss its benefits for you and your business.
To make this information easier for you to understand, below we'll define what each term means.
What is UI (User Interface)?
The user interface is what one will encounter when entering a website or an application.
It consists of sets of commands, menus and buttons through which the user can interact and communicate with a program or a website.
What is UX (User Experience)?
The letters UX are the initials of the English words User Experience.
This term describes how a person feels when browsing a program, web application, software or website.
It is a set of perceptions formed by the user while interacting with them.
These perceptions can look like these:
1. Does this website provide me with value?
2. Is it easy to use?
3. Is it pleasant to use?
Having clarified what each is, let's move on.
User Interface, User Experience & Interaction Design
We live in an ever more technologically demanding and constantly evolving era. Today's experienced user is not only looking for functionality but also satisfaction in interactions.
A poor user experience has the potential to turn people away from browsing a website and cause them to seek a positive experience on another page.
This is why it is very important to implement the right Interaction Design to successfully create a new interface.
Interaction design has a crucial role in the structure and behavior of interactive systems. A good interaction design (Interaction Design) aims at human connection and focuses on making the user experience not only "work well" but be intuitive, engaging and in the end leave the user feeling impressed.
So, long story short, without good interactions, there will be no good user experience!
Is user experience design important? (UX Design)
A common question about UI - UX design is this:
"Do I need to invest in user experience?"
Below we will list the 4 (four) most important - in our opinion - reasons to invest in user experience.
1. It will satisfy your customers
When designing UX, the needs of the customers of the business in question are a priority. If your website is focused on your customers, then it's easier to understand their needs and meet their expectations.
2. Cultivates loyalty (Engagement)
If you want the user who enters your website to return again and again, then you need to create an unbeatable user experience for them. The experience they'll will have while browsing your page is very important. If they don't have a good experience, you simply won't earn their trust and they will look elsewhere to find what yhey want. Remember:
It's much easier for a user to remember a negative experience than a positive one!
3. More dedication time = more money for you
A higher percentage of consumers are willing to pay extra for a positive customer experience.
Proof? Apple.
The success of this company is undeniable. Its secret? It focuses primarily on the Customer Experience (CX) when using its products, and that's what gets the most attention. Apple has been able to create an irresistible customer experience by implementing a phenomenal strategy while offering top quality customer-centric products. For Apple, customer experience is all that matters and the company has been crystal clear with this. A visit to an Apple Store will convince you. Upon entering it, you will automatically feel the value of the brand because of its design.
4. Greater probability that the customer will take the desired action (Conversion Rate)
A well-designed and thought-out interface can push your website users where you want them to go. An intuitive, understandable and clear navigation with no barriers or sticking points makes it easier for users to find what they need and thus be guided towards the desired actions. This will result in a higher rate of sales or conversion of users into customers.
Considering how the human brain works.
Our brain is a powerful computer that follows a series of actions when processing information received from external stimuli.
It has the ability to recognize repetitive patterns by managing to make sense of the mass of information with which it is bombarded. Our brains manage this wealth of information by separating Visual Patterns and setting priorities.
At Nelyce we feel an obligation to help your interface visitors navigate your digital space with pleasure, ease and wonder and to facilitate the information processing process to the maximum.
Thus, the indisputable principles we apply when designing a UI - UX interface are:
1. We make sure that the interface elements have sufficient contrast to achieve the clearest transmission of the desired meaning.
2. We design elements that are similar in appearance and help to create a visually pleasing effect.
3. We ensure the alignment of these elements and groups with the goal of an aesthetically pleasing user experience.
4. We take the necessary steps to ensure a balanced effect by using colors and graphic elements in a simple and judicious manner.
At our creative agency, we understand the importance of a visually appealing and user-friendly UI for the success of your website. Our goal is to ensure that your website not only looks impressive but also intuitively guides visitors. Whether you're looking to create a new website or improve an existing one, we invite you to contact us to discuss how we can enhance your online presence and help you effectively engage your audience.