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Is interaction design UX or UI?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 9:23 pm

Interaction design is often confused with user experience (UX). However, the two are distinctly different.

PRO TIP: Interaction design is the process of designing how a user interacts with a product or service. It can be applied to physical products, digital products, and services. While interaction design is often confused with UX (user experience) or UI (user interface) design, it is its own distinct field.

UX is the design of a product or service to make it easier and more enjoyable for users to interact with it. Interaction design, on the other hand, is the design of the physical and virtual elements of an interaction between people and products.

Some argue that interaction design should encompass both aspects of user experience and interaction design, while others argue that it is best to focus strictly on the design of the physical and virtual elements of an interaction. Ultimately, the answer to this question depends on the individual designer’s perspective.

Madison Geldart

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