Phase 1 · UI/UX Design Foundations
TopicsUI vs UX vs Product Design
Part of the UI/UX Design Roadmap.
Summary
UX design focuses on how a product works (flows, structure, usability), UI design focuses on how it looks (visual design, typography, color), and Product Design is often used as an umbrella term covering both.
How to Learn This
- 1Compare 3 job descriptions across these titles and note overlapping and distinct skills.
- 2Learn why most 'Product Designer' roles expect comfort across the full UX-to-UI spectrum.
- 3Understand these terms are used inconsistently across companies — always check the actual job description.
More topics in UI/UX Design Foundations
What UI/UX Designers Actually DoThe Design Process (Double Diamond)Types of Design Roles (UX Researcher, UI Designer, Product Designer)Design Thinking FundamentalsCommon Industries for DesignersA Day in the Life of a UI/UX DesignerThe Design Career LadderKey Tools Overview (Figma, Research, Prototyping)
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