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What is User Interface?

UI Developer stands for User Interface Design which is created to provide a seamless experience to consumers via a screen. This seeks to make the interaction between a web or app and the consumer, fun, easy and simple. Its main focus is on the behavior and performance of the user interface. it contains the medium through which the consumer interacts which the information that is being presented and how he/she uses the services provided, to fulfil their needs. The basics of User Interface (UI) always comes down to how the message is conveyed and communicated through a screen. UI mainly includes input controls, navigational components, informational components and containers. But all the Buttons, lists, toggles, icons, breadcrumbs, tags, play a significant role throughout the process of design. Using the latest technology helps truckloads since everyone in the market keeps on investing in that sphere and your app cannot be the only one which is outdated.


- Why do you need it?

User Interface is importance, there is no doubt in that. But why? Because :

1. It brings traffic and large audience towards the app. It draws them and retains them from using it which in turn results in success.

2. You'd be surprised to find out the difference that little buttons or tags play. It determines whether it provides ease in some way or is just there to crowd the screen. Simplifying the use is the key to successful design.

3. Color combinations, images and designs speak volumes to consumers in a way that cannot be done by words. It is important to exploit such factors and use them to create a more interactive experience.

4. There is only some least amount of cold calling or passing flyers you can do in a day to attract people. User Interface plays a role in targeting audience.


The reason you upload a website or an app is to engage consumers, attract the influx in traffic and create ' want ' for them so that they grab all kinds of services a platform offers. One of the reasons why people are drawn to such websites and remain there is because of how much ease is given to them. And that ' ease ' is given only through User Interface. You'd be surprised the amount of role User Interface plays in attracting large chunks of people. Hence, this isn't something you can choose to overlook or not care about. Have you noticed how every month there is a new app update waiting to be completed in your app store/play store? That is because, by every single update, it tries to fix the defects that may have arisen earlier which causes your application to slow down ( which at times goes unnoticed by the naked eye ), it updates and induces more functions as well as designs which brings ease and looks pleasing to the eye respectively. If you choose to take develop of an app seriously with the clear intentions to make it successful, then the design is one of those ' essential ' factors that should be taken seriously.


User Interface is probably one of the few things which set you apart from the rest of your competitors. If that is unique yet simple, your app might just work wonders for people and your business.

Just the design isn't important, the other factor is as to how much ' interaction ' is present while operating the app. When there is a good amount of interaction going on between consumers and the app, the conversion rates spike and also there is a higher chance of those consumers to return to the app for more services. This also helps build customer loyalty, which is very important for any business. Whereas, if they go through a bad experience there are high chances of them not returning at all and entice others to do the same. They might only consider your service as a last resort. When almost every one these days lacks patience, people tend to make snap judgments and choose not to use a service at all if they have a tiny experience go wrong. People want to understand things easily and fast. The theory of ' you snooze you lose ' works here. Either provide a good service or lose the customer. It's as simple as that.

Making an understandable User Interface that even a layman could get, creates the difference between growth and failure. Making a good first impression and maintaining that is all that a successful company needs to do. You can do that by acquiring the right tools.




A UI Developer is a person who uses front end technology to translate creative design software ideas into reality and infuse it into an application. This aspect while building an app is important since it can make or break your consumer interest. UI Design is nothing but the way how things are placed within an application which makes the navigation of consumer through the app very easy and comforting. It includes both appealing aesthetics and easy functionality of the app, there needs to be a certain balance present between both. The one thing to keep in mind is that we have to communicate our message and provide services through a medium of the screen. It is the only way consumer and owner can interact. So, if that doesn't go smoothly and there are many glitches in the app, it might drive the client away.

Keys to have a Good User Interface

1. Easy Navigation

This cannot be stressed enough and holds a lot of stock in it. Easy navigation is probably the most important key of user interface and it is true to website as well as applications. The consumer shouldn't have to go through every single option presented in order to get to one thing. You might have come across a site or even an app which has a slow speed or that one option that you are looking for everywhere on the app. These are time consuming and doesn't serve a lot of purpose. Every compartment should be clearly labelled and well defined. It must clear the purpose of why it is there. There should be an appropriate amount of filters presented for a thorough research.

2. Simple Designs

Designs are another thing which interacts with people. Imagine mixing different colors which don't look great but you still put them on your app because you think it's not that important. This though process might drive people away because it looks unsetelling. Whereas if you put in a design which speaks to people or is just looks pleasing to the eye or conveys the idea behind the design in some way, that is the one factor which actually makes a difference. The designs should be simple yet sophisticated. They should be of a good quality. Also, complicated designs just creates confusion and that you have to stay clear of.

3. Usable Testing

It is not possible for an application or a website to be 100% error free. Just like a soap doesn't guarantee your hands to get 100% germ free. But still, we should always strive to give out the best that we can offer. Here comes to role of testing your website or apps before launching them. The app before going for the public use should be tested and checked out thoroughly, every click, every option, every single function even. It should go through a number of testing stages because you cannot afford to give your customer an unfinished or just a lazy product.

4. Consistency

Even though almost every month there comes some new technology and there is a need to update your app and keep up with the new trends, still the one thing that should kept in mind before doing any changes is to not change the entire look or how the app functions. You must maintain consistency as well as a level of familiarity to your application. People don't like changes at first and they learn how to navigate their way around the application. You must change that with time but not instantly.

5. Communication

Every day our service providers lose so many customers just because of one reason and that is, they are not good communicators. They don't provide a good customer service. Every company should provide a medium through which one can express their grievances and complaints in a formal manner. Do you know, there are so many apps which are operating on a large platform but still don't provide a good service ? That is the reason why they are continuously losing customers here and there.

6. Purpose of Page layout

The way you layout your webpage or any page for that matter, should have a clear purpose and serve it effectively. The information should be very well curated, specifically placed and not be cramped or crowded in any way. These small details increase readeablility to a large extent. Also, only if the page layout is well made then only it would create curiosity on the readers mind.

7. Topography

It is a common method of User Interface design. Clear instructions should be given for Titles, Subtitles, Headings (H1, H2, H3, H4), Body Text, Captions as well as the Taglines.

8. Color Pallette

Inconsistent or consistent use of color combinations can make or break your interaction with the customer. It is crucial and yes, that is a fact. There are specific pairings that work and you can find that kind of information anywhere. So, infuse different colors in the app or website and try to make it interactive.

Choosing User Interface Elements


There are mainly only a few user interface elements i.e.

1. Input Control : buttons, text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdown lists, list boxes, toggles, date field

2. Navigational Components : breadcrumb, slider, search field, pagination, slider, tags, icons

3. Informational Components : tooltips, icons, progress bar, notifications, message boxes, modal windows

4. Containers: accordion

Do's and Don'ts of UI Design

Give out the same kind of experience and interaction whatever the device is

It shouldn't be the job of the consumer to learn their way around operating a mobile application and then again go through the hard labor of learning the same thing again on a website. Both should be carefully made in the most similar way as possible. there would obviously be a few changes but the general functions should be similar.

All the buttons and functions should work

All the functions provided should work fluently and the consumer should be able to avail them effortlessly. You have to make sure of this factor and ensure that it does work as they are intended to be doing so.

Control of User

Navigating through the app should be like a game for the consumer. They should be in control of what the character does, how many car he burns, which helicopter he chooses to fly. You must let the user take control of what he does, which videos they play. You can always persuade them to availing the service by giving advertisements but the final choice should be of the user only.

Never make them wait

It is no surprise that people want to do whatever they want to do, when they want to do it, fast. The users have the attention span of a 10 year old, the minute the site asks them to wait or the longer it takes to load it, the more it drives him/her away from actually using the service/product. But if the loading is non negotiable, try to make the loading pages look attractive and of quality. That somehow retains the customer till a limited period of time.

Fill the screen with relevant content

The content you put out must be relevant and informative. It should serve some purpose and shouldn't be placed there to just fill up space. The content which is considered informative should literally convey the desired message in easy words which is understandable. The ' extra ' information is just distracting and interferes with the customer from engaging with the real, relevant, informative content. Don't let your own information or content compete for attention against one another. This is complex and creates confusion. Also, keep the advertisements placed in a way that doesn't go unnoticed by the consumer and also persuades him/her at the same time.

User Interface has stood the test of time since the commencement of application and has passed. Usability, simple and seamless designs, consistency, navigable menus are also important factors which our team at SPIDER INDIA keep in mind while making an app. We have our offices in Chennai, India. strive to work hard to provide you with the finest quality of products. Our past customers have been really happy with out services. We believe in constant growth, we believe in continuous improvement since no one is perfect but we also believe that your product can be perfect. We create the app or a website with a hard working team using those latest framework and tools which provides quick performance and efficiency to the services.

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