A user interface also called a “UI” or simply an “interface,” is the means in which a person controls a software application or hardware device. A good user interface provides a “user-friendly” experience, allowing the user to interact with the software or hardware in a natural and intuitive way.Nearly all software programs have a graphical user interface or GUI. This means the program includes graphical controls, which the user can select using a mouse or keyboard. A typical GUI of a software program includes a menu bar, toolbar, windows, buttons, and other controls. The Macintosh and Windows operating systems have different user interfaces, but they share many of the same elements, such as a desktop, windows, icons, etc.

Over the years, we have worked on custom user interfaces on a variety of platforms including desktops, tablets, mobile apps and kiosks. Our fundamental principles of UI design have remained the same, whatever the platform is.