What is User Interface (UI) Design?

User interface design increases customer satisfaction. Take a look into UI history and current trends.

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1. What is User Interface design (UI)?
2. What does UI mean? • “UI” stands for ‘User Interface Design’ • It’s also referred to as graphical user interface (GUI) • Is focused on the user's experience and interaction with a Web or mobile application. User Interface Design (UI)
3. What is User Interface design (UI)? • Is a software that works at the point of contact between a computer or mobile device and its user by employing graphic elements and visual indicators to let the user manage, and interact with, what is on the screen. User Interface Design (UI)
4. Where did the idea for user interface (UI) design come from? • The command-line interface (CLI) was the first interactive user interface in the mid-1960’s, it was text-and-keyboard oriented and not graphical. User Interface Design (UI) MS-DOS command-line interface - Source: Wikipedia
5. • To solve the inconvenience of typing in keyboard commands, Douglas Engelbart unveiled the first primitive mouse in 1968. User Interface Design (UI) Douglas Engelbart mouse - Source: SRI International)
6. • The first UI design was presented in the early 1970’s by Xerox Corporation at Palo Alto Research Center, it was integrated to Xerox Alto, the first serious modern "personal computer". User Interface Design (UI) Xerox Alto UI design - Source: Computer History
7. How is the UI nowadays? • Now users can experience interfaces from the keyboard to the mouse and trackball, touch screens and voice commands. People also can interact with friendly designs that are more visually attractive and easy user flow. User Interface Design (UI)
8. • For Jesus Haro, UX-UI Design Lead of MagmaLabs, the user interface design has become a sensory interpretation, including visual, aural and tactile elements that connect users with platforms, systems or devices. User Interface Design (UI)
9. Three characteristics that reflect MagmaLab’s UI philosophy include: • Hero Images: HD images are one of the fastest ways to grab a user’s attention. • Card Layouts: cards present information in bite- sized chunks perfect for scanning. • Flat design: minimalistic look is a growing trend, it lacks of depth and shadows. User Interface Design (UI) Actual UI design - Source: MagmaLabs
10. Conclusion • User interface connects the user with computers and mobile devices and has greatly evolved since the early-1970’s. The way people communicate and use technology changes constantly. The implementation of thoughtful UI is a way companies can build strong products that satisfy customers. User Interface Design (UI)
11. About ▪ MagmaLabs is an e-commerce and software consultancy that builds software solutions for emerging, mid-size, and growth companies using innovative technologies, top talent, and diverse teams. User Interface Design (UI)
12. Need help? Need help figuring out how to design an User Interface? A team member at MagmaLabs is happy to help! Send an e-mail to: hello@magmalabs.io User Interface Design (UI)
13. Contact Us www.magmalabs.io hello@magmalabs.io