UI/UX designer

[/juː aɪ / juː ɛks dɪˈzaɪnər/]
nounpl: UI/UX designers
designer de UI/UX
1. A professional who designs user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for digital products, websites, and applications, focusing on aesthetics, functionality, and usability
The UI/UX designer created wireframes and prototypes to improve the mobile app's usability.
O designer de UI/UX criou wireframes e protótipos para melhorar a usabilidade do aplicativo móvel.
2. A specialist who researches user behavior, conducts user testing, and implements design solutions to create intuitive digital interfaces
Our UI/UX designer conducted user interviews to understand customer pain points.
Nosso designer de UI/UX realizou entrevistas com usuários para entender os pontos críticos dos clientes.
In Brazil, the term 'designer de UI/UX' is widely used in the tech industry, particularly in São Paulo's growing startup ecosystem. The role has gained significant prominence with the digital transformation of businesses. Portuguese speakers often use the English abbreviation 'UI/UX' rather than translating it, reflecting the international nature of the field. In the USA, especially in tech hubs like Silicon Valley and NYC, the role is highly specialized and well-established, with professionals often specializing further in either UI or UX design.
NYC Slang
UX designer, digital designer, product designer
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interaction designerdigital designerproduct designerexperience designerinterface designer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
designer de UI/UX
Most common term used in Brazil, often kept in English abbreviation
São Paulo
designer de experiência do usuário
Full Portuguese translation sometimes used in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
designer de interface
Sometimes shortened to just 'designer de interface'
Portugal
designer de UI/UX
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; English abbreviation commonly used

Related Words

wireframingprototypinguser researchinformation architectureusability testinginteraction design

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
user-centered design
design thinking
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