UX Design vs UI Design - What's The Difference? (2024)

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What’s the difference between UX and UI design? What will you be doing as a user experience designer, or a user interface designer? In this video, we delve into these two in-demand design roles, sharing key definitions, responsibilities, similarities and differences.
Dee Scarano, a UX/UI designer with over 12 years of experience, gives an overview of both UX and UI design, sharing industry insights and tangible examples of what the two roles entail-helping you figure out which is the best fit for you.
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Video timestamps and topic areas:
(00:00) Intro
(00:50) Definitions of UX & UI design
(03:59) The different tasks involved
(07:23) UI designer - An example
(07:57) Which is right for you?
(08:15) Contrasting UX & UI
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[@careerfoundry]

Hey! What are your next steps following this video? We recommend subscribing to our channel for more UX / UI contentL kzbin.info . UX design or UI design? Which one would you choose and why? Are there any differences or similarities we've missed? Let us know in the comments below! If you're interested in getting a taste of either of these professions you can check out CareerFoundry's free short courses on each field! . UX Design Short Course - bit.ly/UX_Design_Short_Course​ . UI Design Short Course - bit.ly/UI_Design_Short_Course​

[@coldfyrestudios1291]

This video is really good, it was on point and very informative. I feel like I have no more doubts about UX/UI . Ty. Also check my KZbin channel and give me any suggestions to improve my UI in its content. It will be very helpful for my growth.

[@Yusuf-sh4me]

I dont like the bgm playing.. it just irritated the content and confuses... hope there want be any bgm in upcoming vids...

[@AsadUllah-pl9tu]

In simple words, UX designers are daydreamers dreaming about what should be done and UI designers are Performers who are performing in real life.

[@denovan]

Ui design

[@litokoba9976]

Hi, can I hire you for some UX design work! This video was so amazing! Thank you

[@amritraoofficialchannel4038]

Hands down the best intro videos on UX and UI.

[@kirtisinghal2576]

Agree

[@mureedatsannieshinlokun2373]

Absolutely. She gave a brief rundown of what it entails and in simple terms .

[@abayomimujahidah9173]

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[@vizodamasths]

Bro, is your chanel the official Amrit Rao channel ?

[@_axtinct]

​@@vizodamasths no no! I guess This is his parody account..

[@kkk_eer]

I've looked at so many articles and googled this for so many times but was still confused. Thank you for making this 10 mins super clear and worthwhile 🙏

[@careerfoundry]

That's fantastic to hear! Thanks so much for the feedback, that's what we're here for!

[@firialfred2036]

I have more experience in visual design than in research and breaking down problems. Because of this, I feel more drawn towards UI, but I feel like I would still do great as a UX designer once I'm able to learn the ropes and gain more skills in it. Thank you for this video!

[@chowdhurymohammadabdullah2176]

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[@savvymaryjane]

Exactly my thoughts 🥰

[@Jadee2727]

How’s it going?

[@shadowvirus624]

Same with because I come from a graphic design background, but what I concluded is that they both solve problems, UX designer solves the strategy problems, and UI designer solves visual problems.

[@madster01]

Hey! It's been 2 years. Any updates?

[@andishifley5869]

Awesome explanation of these career paths! Now I fully understand that I have qualifications to do the work of both UX and UI, but I’m definitely more of a UI person. Thank you for helping to make this so much clearer to me!

[@alejandroandersongarciaalm3954]

honestly the best soft tutorial ive ever seen. short and straight to the point ! i love it

[@BananaBoba]

This was very helpful to me, thank you so much for taking your time to make this video! I am a graphic design student and I finished taking my second UX class in June. I really enjoyed taking them! I love the whole process of creating concepts and working with others! UI Design sounds really fun to work with because I love to see visual content and how the interaction works.

[@roxyagogo0810]

This is so eye-opening and informative! As a finance person I often represent local business team when making a presentation in budget review meetings with global management requesting more investment in UX/UI, but I never knew exactly what I was talking about. Now I can be more confident in doing so. Thank you!💕

[@ironbird72]

1:10 - 1:33 Dee turns on the lights and explains very clearly a difference that basically no one cares to give a short explanation for! Thank you so much Dee

[@careerfoundry]

You're welcome! Glad you found this explanation useful!

[@kellycrews3155]

Thank you so much for this! I am looking into changing careers and really needed to understand the difference, as a very creative and visual person I feel that I would be better suited for UI design and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos about both to help with my decision. You are an amazing teacher!

[@amazing_human_slash_genius1492]

Amazing explanation! I finally understood the difference between a UX and UI designer and what are the specific tasks they are responsible for. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a clear way! 💛

[@victoriaachukwu317]

You teach with so much clarity . Thank you for giving me a different KZbin user experience .

[@richardisbell1002]

This video was extremely helpful in my decision on what route I should take. Being a more visual creative, I have been a Senior Graphic Artist and Illustrator for many years, the UI side of the house is more alluring. Your presentation really helped in defining the difference in the roles and expectations of the UX and UI designer. I have also been an Art Director, so the research and big picture mentality is a big part of my work ethic. Client interaction is also a favorite aspect to my field of work, so the overlap of UX/UI appeals to me as well. Again, thank you for the clarification and keep up the great work.

[@kra12025]

Wow couldn't be more clear explaining to separate those two!!Thank you so much, now I have a clear vision what is going on behind each one👍

[@akinakadai8536]

Thank you so much! This gave me a more clarity! awesome examples!

[@ravenpurple1527]

Thank you for this! I've been struggling for the past few years trying to find what I wanna do next with my life now that I've finished high school. Nothing seemed to be something I liked and wanted to dedicate my time to, but then a couple of days ago my co worker recommended UI Design and that was something I've never heard of. I wanted to know more and decided to look it up. I've always been a visual person. I like looking at satisfying things and I like making cool and satisfying things. Now listening to your explenation, UI is something I wanna try.

[@ImVonKiron_]

Thank you this is a pretty simple detailed description… I’m actually interested in both but maybe I would want to try it hands on to see.

[@ShurEye]

Thank you so much for this video! What a great explanation that was easy to understand. After watching this, I actually had the realization that more often than not, I’m paying attention to the UI of a lot of things as I use them. So it got me excited to think that I could actually be part of that process! Thank you! Also, bloopers at the end of any video are amazing, lol.

[@arianaa0413]

Thank you for this! I am definitely leaning more towards UI for sure, although I am open to learning both! They are both useful skills to have.

[@jamezjaz]

Super informative! I now understand clearly what both concepts are all about. Thanks for sharing :) Just liked the video and subscribed to the channel.

[@eileenthomas1815]

Great video explaining the differences in these two career paths. I'm a business analyst in a company with no UX or UI Designer, so I'm called on to do a little of both in my work. I enjoy the UI side of it more, but as an analyst, it is really important for me to understand the big picture including the user needs. I'd love to see another video that also splits out a BA role separately from these two as I'm working to get my company to see the need for these two concentrations.

[@erfanbayat9786]

hey dear, can i ask which company r u working for?

[@Rey_nawaz]

Before watching this video, I was in confusion about where should I move, It made everything clear. And now I am able to see a path, where I must go. Thank You so much.

[@careerfoundry]

That's great to hear Rey! Thanks for the feedback. Which path will you choose now?

[@Rey_nawaz]

Mainly I will choose UI, But I am in initial stage, So First I will learn UX Because Without understanding the UX I wouldn't move towards UI.

[@edmaxwell-wood6533]

Great to hear from someone with such a wealth of experience and get so many practical examples to really illustrate the differences. Thank you for the video 🙏 I'll definitely check out the free course and the programs 👌

[@careerfoundry]

Thanks Ed! Great to hear, and glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the feedback! We've got more videos with Dee coming up!

[@leighgoldsmith9695]

Where have you been all my life? I am an incredibly visual person and love thinking about how to improve flow/process/organization, I had no idea this could be a JOB.......I'm in my 30s, I'm wondering how I can go about making a career shift, really grateful for these resources and I'll keep watching and investigating your resources. Thank you!

[@yardz876]

This is a very clear breakdown of the difference between the two. I have been confused about this for quite some time. Thank you!

[@permafrost93]

Thank you for making it look so simple and understanding, also thanks for explaining it all in a cheerful and motivational way :)

[@ariel.avrahami]

This video is definitely a great experience :) Clear, simple and easy to understand.

[@johnrafaellim3200]

Thank you so much for this. Very simple and very clear explanation that was easy to understand. Very excited to watch more of your videos.

[@ravenpurple1527]

Thank you for this! I've been struggling for the past few years trying to find what I wanna do next with my life now that I've finished high school. Nothing seemed to be something I liked and wanted to delicate my time to, but then a couple of days ago my co worker recommended UI Design and that was something I've never heard of. I wanted to know more and decided to look it up. UI is really something I wanna try.

[@iya-alapokubo886]

Wow! you really simplified this to my understanding! Thanks a lot.

[@honoreade]

thank u i was stuck about both terns!

[@t_b_c]

Thanks for this super succinct and helpful video! I'm actually a media production undergrad exploring the intersections in our fields.

[@chelseareed4758]

Great video!! I have had the opportunity to be a part of UX when collaborating with the creation of an app. I must say, no matter how hard you dream up a user experience, the UI is where my heart wanted to dabble the most! Thank you for this informative video.

[@mrs.kpbailey]

Thank you, kindly for this video and have a Happy New Year. 🙏🏾

[@JacksonSchrenk]

Thanks for clarifying! Have my new career path narrowed down to these two. Looking forward to getting started on the course in a couple weeks!

[@careerfoundry]

Glad it was helpful - best of luck on your journey!

[@Fawaduddin]

Perfect environment, presentation and in-depth discussion, such a well put video.

[@Hamza-kn5mh]

I found the video to be very helpful .It was as if Dee was giving an online lecture on UX/UI design. I had a wonderful experience and a lot of clarity. Thankyou

[@mariiaskorska]

The best explanation on the entire internet, thank you so much, I finally understood!

[@oyekunleisrael7218]

Thanks for this video. You really gave me a full insight of what the both entails.

[@tjnelson7-TheMetalFairy]

I'm for sure interested in the UI side. Thanks for breaking down the descriptions 👍😊 I'm the kind of person who is obsessed with formatting and details, so this really helped me understand. Thanks again

[@PhirunKao]

Very clearly explained. Love it. Thank you.

[@guitnabdi]

Very good Dee! You make the subject very clear. Thank you!

[@ismailhussain3790]

You clear my all of confusion about this. wow lovely your explaining

[@smartlearningtech161]

Very simply explained.Thanks for all the knowledge you are sharing!

[@artStuHuerta]

this really cleared things up for me! thank you :,)

[@mylifeassylvineumutoni621]

OMG thank you so much for this intro it really helped me a lot before watching the video l knew nothing at all about the UX designer and the UI designer but now l understand very well and l can say it has absoutely helped me in my choice which is go for the both UX and UI because l find them both interesting and kind of depending on each other.

[@careerfoundry]

Thanks, glad it was useful and helped you make an informed decision! There are definitely quite a few things that overlap from both fields, that's why it's common for companies to look for someone who can do both UX and UI design. Good luck on your journey!

[@shanikapowell6672]

This was really clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@kahumaisaac7298]

that was exactly what I needed , thank you so much

[@DeeAlvin-xz6kd]

Dee, you made this explanation so easy, Hands down, you nailed it. Well done

[@deyonhira]

What a great video!! Thank you for telling us the difference in a simple and understanding way.

[@careerfoundry]

You are so welcome! Thanks Deyon!

[@MoveWithMass]

I like the way you explained, Conceptually very clear and crisp. Thans

[@avirgobabe]

I love this video. I’m definitely interested in pursuing both concepts as a career.

[@DuanTaQuang]

Such a great video. You helped me distinguish between UX and UI in an easy way. Thanks a lot

[@MsOverachiever9513]

Thank you for the video! The compare and contract really helped me narrow down to which one I think is better fit for me. I'm leaning more into the UX Design because I think of myself as more of a big picture thinker and I think overseeing the entire experience of users/customers will be rewarding. I've used various apps and have had good and bad experiences that I think I can leverage when designing!

[@diya8869]

Did you get a job

[@unknownsinger2723]

Thankx for breaking it down.. great tutorial for beginners

[@vishnukumarancv7191]

Clear-cut example you've given. Definitely worth to watch and to like, comment and subscribe !

[@careerfoundry]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you liked it Vishnu!

[@krzysztofbeznazwiska6356]

Thanks! I've been searching how to get it and this is brilliant :D

[@JourneywithMrsMilan]

This is the best breakdown video ever! Thank you soooo much! 🥰 and I am more gravitated to UI designer

[@adekoyaolutobi1408]

This is my best Video on youtube... She explained the difference and even made it easy for me to choose my next career path.

[@mureedatsannieshinlokun2373]

Thank you ❤️. Am looking into more of UI cause I like fixing in tiny details that would end up making simple things look more than it is.

[@miracleo166]

Loved this❤️ thanks Dee✨

[@goldenvox]

Excellent breakdown - this was SO helpful!

[@maverick7991]

BROTHER, YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You oooh really helped me!! THANK YOU VERY

[@goranpastulovic6786]

Excellent video. Clearly explained all the basics to get started on soft soft. Thanks

[@justanordinaryboi7290]

THANK YOU!!!! you actually guide your viewers through soft, unlike so videos that rush the whole tNice tutorialng or talk too fast.

[@jp2code]

I enjoy both UX and UI, and I really enjoy watching Dee's energy on video. She makes me want to watch more of her.

[@realtime4me]

Thank you so much for defining the difference between UX & UI.

[@jemini_gaminig6901]

This is very helpful. I start my master in Interactive Design and information architecture at the university of Baltimore in spring ! I’m very excited to begin and also have a bachelors in simulation and game design (programming ) this is really helpful .

[@lucymendozarex38]

you explained. Thank you so much.

[@derrickdaniel9781]

Thanks for making this simpler.

[@hodeh851]

It can't get anymore simple than this. Thank you soo much howtobasic!

[@areebsiddiqeedesign]

I didn't knew I needed this soothing and encouraging career advice! thank you.

[@erro-pe6tk]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPER HELPFUL man!! Thank you

[@helen1401]

Awesome presentation! Thank you!!

[@user-xh7mn8on3f]

I enjoyed every bit of this video. It gave me a clearer insight into what UI/UX designs really mean and the differences between them. I am just getting started in UI/UX designer and videos like this inspired me

[@ClimaxCinemaOfficial]

Your lesson helped a lot, after that i wrote my first lody. Thank you very much.

[@mnmlst1]

Oh my, I am so grateful for this video. I've been studying UX Design but even though I'm loving it, I was thinking that something was missing, that I liked what I was studying but it was not 100% what I wanted. Now I'm 100% sure I should move to UI Design, it's much more in tune with how my mind works. Thank you!

[@janehuang8124]

thanks so much! you are an amazing explainer too, thank you for the video!

[@DanceParis]

Thank You! This was a wonderful explanation. In the states, I find that UX/UI usually go together in job descriptions. I guess employers want the employees to know both.

[@josephkingtube]

Thank you very much Very well explained. So clear now

[@Ms14Pearlfection]

Loved the video! Thank you.

[@iancuaresma]

What a great video, helps A LOT in the beginning.

[@restymacalisang]

Very useful. Thank you so much!!!

[@designwithetha8940]

Thank you for this video.I am a newbie in this career

[@forhadsattar3043]

Heard about UX from a stranger, sounded interesting, changing career fields so I'm looking into this as a potential path. This video definitely helped make sense of the 2.

[@careerfoundry]

Thanks Forhad, glad you found it helpful!

[@damienabbott9805]

Thanks Dee - that was so beautifully explained!!!

[@careerfoundry]

You're welcome, glad it was useful!

[@priyalimhaddolkar3216]

Amazing video 🙌 explanation is on point and very very clear.. thank you for this video😁

[@codenamegrant]

Thanks so much. Im just starting out, trying to fill a UI/UX role at my company and this was a great way to understand the difference, and I think I kind of understand. The part that trips me up is Im having trouble seeing where the UX ends and UI begins, given that there is some overlap. I understand that both are needed and achieve different things though. The UX role when working wiht wireframes and prototypes seems less tangle as to "This is where your part ends, hand off to the UI designer now." I'll get it eventually :D

[@lorrieuiux5802]

Extremely useful video!!! I have always had a bit of a hard time explaining the differences to people.

[@careerfoundry]

Thanks Lorrie! Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful, is there anything else we could put out on our channel that would benefit you?

[@lorrieuiux5802]

@@careerfoundry Thanks! Maybe videos with a few examples of case studies or student portfolio's as that's one of the biggest questions I get asked as a CareerFoundry UI Program student. "Do you get enough variety of projects to put on your portfolio?" Is an example of what some people reaching out to me ask.

[@keegeelliott8337]

most helpful thing on the internet. thanks!

[@sanjareimann]

Thank you for this clear, well explained video!

[@careerfoundry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fullselfcontrol]

Thank you so much for your insight and expertise! As a CEO, I was a bit confused about the specific differences, but thanks to your genius examples, everything is clear now and I know who to hire for what :)

[@careerfoundry]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback too!

[@channelname4513]

@@careerfoundry does a UI Designer have to study UX?

[@DarinMitev]

Really helpful video! Thank you!

[@theglasstube3297]

decided to try it out.

[@turahgilbert7323]

I have been searching for days on where to find a video that will show me exactly what I want and here I am , stumbled upon this great explanation . Thank you for this , I absolutely love it so much ! Well I'm going for UI designs , I love it .(would be better to learn from you tho 😔😔)

[@hanusree1382]

Thanks for your information

[@aldairandre]

This is the best tutorial I've ever watched in my entire life about ux and ui 😍

[@spjohnson7209]

Thanks for this presentation. Excellent Tnk U!

[@eighty7journal]

This is the best video. I think one should do both for experiment where they strengths and weaknesses are ❤

[@charlesajiboye4421]

Well articulated..Great job!

[@careerfoundry]

Thank you Charles! Glad you enjoyed it!