The difference between UI and UX

UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) are often confused, but they serve distinct roles in product design:

Focus:

UX - Overall feel and functionality of the product
UI - Visual and interactive elements users engage with

Goal:

UX - Solve user problems, ensure ease and satisfaction

UI - Make interfaces attractive, intuitive, and usable

Tasks:
UX - User research, journey mapping, wireframes, prototyping

UI - Designing buttons, colors, typography, layouts

Output:

UX - Personas, user flows, wireframes, prototypes

UI - Mockups, high-fidelity designs, style guides

Example:

UX - How easily a user can complete a task

UI - How appealing and clear the buttons and menus are

Analogy:
UX is like the foundation and structure of a house—how rooms connect, the flow between spaces, and the practical layout. UI is the paint, furniture, and decor—the visual elements that make the house inviting and easy to use.
In summary:
• UX is about how a product feels and whether it solves the user’s problems efficiently.
• UI is about how a product looks and how users interact with its visual elements.
Both are essential: great UI can’t save a poor UX, and vice versa. Successful digital products require a seamless blend of both disciplines