Many friends want to get started with UI design, but they are always misunderstood by others as saying that UI design is no different from graphic design. Everyone is engaged in design, and UI design is often the same work as graphic design. , what is it actually like? Is UI design equal to graphic design? What is the difference between UI design and graphic design?

Now, let’s discuss it with Mr. Neng!

First of all, let’s first understand what is graphic design? What is UI design?

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What is graphic design?

Graphic design work is a highly subjective creative work. Most graphic designers pursue further studies and improve their design capabilities through continuous self-education. For example, you should usually pay more attention to the design techniques of various posters, promotional materials, magazines, books, etc. and collect them, or browse the works of other designers online to inspire your own design inspiration.

Common uses of graphic design include logos (trademarks and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers and books), print advertising, posters, billboards, website graphic elements, logos and product packaging. For example, product packaging may include a logo or other artwork, organized text, and pure design elements such as consistent images, shapes, sizes, and colors. Composition is one of the most important characteristics of graphic design, especially when the product uses pre-existing materials or a fusion of multiple elements.

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What is UI design?

UI design is called User Interface in English and translated into Chinese it means (user interface). UI design refers to the overall design of human-computer interaction, operation logic, and beautiful interface of software. UI design originated in Silicon Valley in the United States. UI design was introduced to China from Silicon Valley in 2012. With the interest of the Internet industry and the arrival of smartphones, UI design has become popular out of control.

Good UI design not only makes the software personalized and tasteful, but also makes the operation of the software comfortable, simple and free, fully reflecting the positioning and characteristics of the software.

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The difference between UI design and graphic design

1. Different implementation forms.

The graphic design process is realized by printing technology. For example, a business card needs to be printed before it can be used. In this case, printing technology is needed.

The UI design implementation process uses level code. After the design is completed, the UI design can realize its functions through program code.

2. The number of people doing design work is different.

One person can complete the entire graphic design process. After the boss or client provides the requirements, the graphic designer can directly complete the design.

UI design requires team members to design together. For example, to design an APP, the boss or customer needs to give a requirement, and then the product manager, interaction designer, visual designer, and programmer will cooperate. can be completed.

3. The types of business units you work in are different.

The companies generally used for graphic design are traditional enterprises, mostly advertising companies.

The companies that UI design usually goes to are Internet companies, such as Internet companies like Baidu and Tencent.

4. The workload is different.

Graphic design generally requires one to two pages. For example, a business card only has two sides, front and back, so you only need to design two sides.

In terms of UI design, there are at least dozens or hundreds of pages. For example, an APP has a login page, a guide page, a registration page, a home page, a settings page, a function page, etc.

5. Different applicable fields

Graphic design generally refers to art and professionalism, using "visual" as a way of communication and expression. Create and combine symbols, images, and text in a variety of ways to create visual representations that convey ideas or messages.

Graphic design focuses on: posters, leaflets, outdoor advertisements, etc.

UI design refers to the overall design of software’s human-computer interaction, operation logic, and beautiful interface. Good UI design not only makes the software personalized and tasteful, but also makes the operation of the software comfortable, simple, and free, and fully reflects the positioning and characteristics of the software.

UI design focuses on: interface icon design for mobile phones and web pages.

6. Different learning contents

What do you need to learn about graphic design?

1. The first thing you must know when doing graphic design is color matching.

2. Master some basic knowledge of graphic design, such as understanding what graphic design is, what elements graphic design consists of, and the application fields of graphic design, so that you can have clear goals.

3. Learn and use drawing software proficiently, such as Photoshop, coreldraw, and illustrator. Especially Photoshop is widely used and must be mastered proficiently.

4. After understanding the basics and concepts of art and being able to skillfully apply commonly used software, it is time to learn some concepts of design, design creation, file output and production of finished products after creation.

5. Be familiar with common design directions, mainly exhibition board design, signage design, logo design, color page design, website layout design, etc., expand your knowledge and understand the characteristics of each design.

What do you need to learn for UI design?

To become a qualified UI designer, you need to learn two pieces of knowledge

They are software knowledge and theoretical knowledge

UI design learning software knowledge

Mainstream software: PS, AI, AE, ARP, C4D Plug-ins: Blue Lake, Mind Map, Ink Knife

UI Design learning theoretical knowledge

Theoretical knowledge: sketching, color, management, operation, plan, speech, portfolio, creativity, aesthetics,

motion effects, layout design, specifications, cutting pictures , psychology, communication, adaptation, competitive product analysis, prototype diagram,

Interaction logic, mind map, UE, Internet thinking, Internet marketing and other knowledge!

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