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 founding partner of Traction. He has written over 75 articles in publications like to AdAge, Adweek, Fast Company, Forbes, Mashable and Digiday.

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