Design Glossary
60 terms across design disciplines, methods, deliverables, and business concepts.
5 terms starting with "U"
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UI Design
Design DisciplinesUI Design is the process of creating the visual and interactive elements users interact with in digital products—buttons, menus, layouts, typography, and color systems. It bridges user needs with aesthetic and functional design.
Usability Testing
ProcessUsability testing involves observing real users interacting with your product to identify friction points, confusion, and opportunities for improvement before launch.
User Interview
ProcessA research method where designers and product teams talk directly with real users to understand their needs, behaviors, and pain points. These conversations reveal what users actually want—not what you assume they want.
User Research
ProcessThe systematic process of understanding your users' needs, behaviors, and pain points through interviews, observations, and testing. It informs every design decision.
UX Design
Design DisciplinesUX Design is the practice of creating products and interfaces that are intuitive, efficient, and satisfying to use. It focuses on understanding user needs and translating them into functional designs.