User interface
The user interface, or UI, is the set of elements a person interacts with to use a system
What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.
What it is and how it works
It can include visual controls, voice, gestures and product responses. Its design organises actions and information so that tasks are understandable. The interface is part of the user experience, which also depends on the context and the service as a whole.
Also known as
UI
Variants and linked concepts
- Graphical user interface. A graphical interface uses visual elements such as controls, windows and icons. It is one type of interface, not the whole experience.