Design

UI design

Terms

7 terms

  • Dark mode

    Dark mode is a UI design color scheme that shows light text and elements on dark surfaces, offered as an alternative to the default light theme.

  • Design system

    A design system in UI design is a governed set of tokens, components, patterns and guidelines that keeps product interfaces consistent at scale.

  • Mockup

    A mockup in UI design is a static, high-fidelity picture of an interface showing its final layout, typography, colors and content before it is built.

  • Prototype

    A prototype in UI design is an interactive simulation of an interface that lets teams test flows and behavior with users before building the product.

  • UI component

    A UI component in interface design is a reusable, self-contained element such as a button or input field, with defined variants, states and behavior.

  • User interface

    A user interface is the layer through which people perceive, operate and control a digital system, combining screens, controls, feedback and interaction rules.

  • Wireframe

    A wireframe in UI design is a low-detail layout of a screen that fixes structure, content priority and interaction flow before any visual styling.