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Is a UI designer the same as a UX Designer?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 10:43 pm

UI designers and UX designers are two very different types of designers. UI designers focus on the design of the user interface, while UX designers focus on the design of the user experience. A UI designer is not necessarily the same as a UX designer, and a UX designer is not necessarily the same as a graphic designer. A UI designer may focus more on the design of the user interface, while a UX designer may focus more on the design of the user experience.

PRO TIP: A UI designer is responsible for the look and feel of a product, whereas a UX designer is responsible for the overall experience of using the product.

A graphic designer may also focus on the design of the user interface, but is more likely to focus on the design of the overall look and feel of the website or app. A conclusion would be to say that a UI designer is not necessarily the same as a UX designer, and a UX designer is not necessarily the same as a graphic designer.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.