Userlytics Glossary
Navigate the fascinating world of UX with our comprehensive glossary. Unlock definitions, discover key concepts, and become fluent in the language of user experience!
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UI (User Interface)
The User Interface (UI) is the visual and interactive part of a product that a user sees and interacts with, encompassing everything from screens to buttons.
Learn More Unmoderated User Testing
Unmoderated user testing is a research method where participants complete tasks on their own, capturing behavior and feedback without a facilitator for scalable, remote insights.
Learn More Usability
Usability is a key quality attribute of a product, measuring how easy it is for users to achieve their goals effectively, efficiently, and with satisfaction.
Learn More Usability Evaluation
Usability evaluation is the process of assessing effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction to improve a product’s user experience.
Learn More Usability Lab
A usability lab is a controlled environment for conducting user research, where researchers can observe and record participants' interactions with a product.
Learn More Usability Task
A usability task is a specific action a user is asked to complete during a usability test, designed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a product's design.
Learn More Usability Testing
Usability testing is a research method that evaluates a product by testing it with representative users, identifying issues and opportunities to improve user experience.
Learn More Use Case
A use case is a list of steps, typically defining interactions between a user and a system, to achieve a specific goal, guiding the development process.
Learn More User Experience (UX)
User Experience (UX) is the overall feeling a user has when interacting with a product or service, encompassing aspects of usability, accessibility, and delight.
Learn More User Experience (UX) Research
UX research studies users’ needs, behaviors, and experiences to inform design decisions and create user-centered products.
Learn More User Interview
A user interview is a qualitative research method where a researcher has a one-on-one conversation with a user to gain deep insights into their behaviors, needs, and motivations.
Learn More User Research Education Program
A user research education program teaches UX research methods, skills, and ethics to create user-centered products.
Learn More User-Centered Design (UCD)
User-Centered Design (UCD) is a design philosophy and iterative process that focuses on understanding user needs and goals at every stage of product development.
Learn More UX Benchmarking
UX benchmarking is a research method that measures and compares a product's usability metrics against competitors or previous versions to track performance over time.
Learn More UX Design
UX design is the process of enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction with a product.
Learn More UX Metrics
UX metrics are measurable indicators that track and evaluate user experience, guiding design decisions with clear, objective data.
Learn More UX Writing
UX writing is the practice of crafting clear and concise copy within a digital product, guiding users through the interface to help them achieve their goals.
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