UX vs. UI

Monday, March 21, 2011

By Adam Kleinberg

I found this graphic Quora in an answer to a question about the difference between UX and UI design. Semantics can be a bitch.

I found this graphic Quora in an answer to a question about the difference between UX and UI design . Semantics can be a bitch.

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Nice work graphic-maker Dan Saffer. I especially appreciate the overlap between disciplines like visual design and interaction design because... well, because that overlap exists.

I also appreciate the broader definition of user experience as a discipline. This jives with what we believe at Traction ...

At the end of the day, it's the experience that matters.

About the author
Adam Kleinberg

Adam Kleinberg is CEO and a founding partner of Traction. He has written over 75 articles in publications like AdAge, Adweek, Fast Company, Forbes, Mashable and Digiday.

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