The glossary

User Interface (UI)

User interface: the controls, visual elements and feedback through which someone interacts with a product.

User interface: the controls, visual elements and feedback through which someone interacts with a product.

A practical example

A form’s labels, fields, error messages and submit button are parts of its interface.

What to watch for

Visual polish is only one part of quality. Check contrast, focus states, error recovery and assistive-technology use.

Explore User Experience (UX) and Call To Action (CTA). See how this fits into Web design.

Further reading

MDN web development learning resources.