# User interface: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> The user interface, or UI, is the set of elements a person interacts with to use a system.
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# 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.

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## 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

Topics

[Experience and service design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/experiencia-y-diseno-de-servicios)

## 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.

## Related concepts

- [User experience](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/user-experience.html)
- [Interaction design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/interaction-design)
- [Inclusive design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/inclusive-design)