UX/UI

[/juː.ɛks/juː.aɪ/ or /juː.ɛks juː.aɪ/]
noun
UX/UI (experiência do usuário/interface do usuário)
1. The combined disciplines of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design, focusing on how digital products are experienced and visually presented
The company hired a UX/UI designer to improve their mobile app.
A empresa contratou um designer de UX/UI para melhorar seu aplicativo móvel.
2. The practice of designing digital interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally intuitive for end users
Good UX/UI design can increase user engagement and retention.
Um bom design de UX/UI pode aumentar o engajamento e a retenção de usuários.
UX/UI is a rapidly growing field in Brazil's tech industry, particularly in São Paulo's startup ecosystem. The English acronym is predominantly used even in Portuguese-language contexts, as it has become standardized terminology in the global design community. Professionals in this field are highly sought after and the discipline is increasingly integrated into digital product development strategies across Latin America.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
User Experience DesignInterface DesignDigital DesignUX DesignUI Design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
UX/UI or Design de Experiência do Usuário/Interface do Usuário
Commonly used in its English acronym form in tech hubs
São Paulo
UX/UI
Widely used in the tech industry; rarely translated
Rio de Janeiro
UX/UI or Design de Interface
Both forms are accepted in professional contexts
Portugal
UX/UI or Design de Experiência/Interface do Utilizador
Uses 'utilizador' instead of 'usuário'

Related Words

wireframeprototypinguser researchinformation architectureaccessibilityusability testingresponsive designinteraction design

Related Idioms & Phrases

user-centered design
design thinking
mobile-first approach
responsive web design
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