🎨 What is UI/UX?

‍UI stands for User Interface, and UX stands for User Experience.

• UI is what the user sees — the layout, buttons, colors, typography, icons.
• UX is how the product feels — how intuitive, fast, and useful it is for the user.

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A UI/UX designer combines visual design with interaction design to make sure digital products are both beautiful and easy to use.

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📘 UI/UX Full Form and Meaning

• UI = User Interface
• UX = User Experience

Together, UI/UX design is about shaping digital products that solve problems, create emotional engagement, and drive action (like signing up, buying, or staying longer).

Think:

• Clean layout = UI
• Effortless navigation = UX

Good UI grabs attention. Great UX keeps it.

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🧑‍💻 Who is a UI/UX Designer?

A UI/UX designer is someone who designs websites, mobile apps, or SaaS platforms by balancing visual appeal with usability.

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What they typically do:

• Research users
• Create wireframes
• Build interactive prototypes
• Design design systems
• Work closely with frontend developers

UI/UX designers sit at the intersection of creativity and problem-solving.

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🚀 What Does a UI/UX Developer Do?

In some companies, UI/UX developers are hybrids — they not only design but also implement interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or tools like Webflow, Framer, and Tailwind.

They’re ideal for startups and SaaS products where speed matters.

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💰 UI/UX Designer Salary

In Bangladesh:

• Entry Level: ৳25,000–৳50,000
• Mid Level: ৳60,000–৳1,20,000
• Senior Level: ৳1,50,000–৳3,00,000+

Globally:

• US: $70K–$140K+
• UK: £30K–£80K+
• Remote (freelance): $1,000–$5,000/month

Salaries vary based on niche (SaaS, mobile, eCom), skill set (Figma, UX research, design systems), and experience.

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🧳 UI/UX Portfolio: What Should Be in It?

• 2–3 Case studies showing your design process
• Wireframes, UI mockups, and final visuals
• Problem > Research > Solution > Impact
• Optional: Live links, client testimonials, usability testing videos

A good portfolio isn’t just eye candy. It tells stories of how you improved user experiences.

Want inspiration? Check portfolios on Dribbble, Behance, or my own here

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😍 UI/UX Portfolio Must-Haves

• 2–3 full case studies
• Show wireframes > mockups > final UI
• Use real data if possible
• Show results (e.g. +25% onboarding completion)
• Tools used: Figma, Notion, Framer, Miro

Make it visual but strategic. Remember, companies hire how you think, not just how you design.

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🎓 UI/UX Courses (Free & Paid)

If you want to become a UI/UX designer, start with:

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Free:

• Google UX Design Certificate (Coursera)
• Figma University
• YouTube channels: Jesse Showalter, Flux Academy

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Paid:

• Interaction Design Foundation (IDF)
• Memorisely Bootcamp
• Springboard
• CareerFoundry
• Framer Academy (for dev-friendly designers)

Also follow design leaders on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium.

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🏢 Big Companies That Hire UI/UX Designers

You’ll find UI/UX designers in teams at:

• Apple – Known for minimal, intuitive interfaces
• Google – Focused on clean Material Design principles
• Meta – User retention through behavioral UX
• Amazon – UX optimized for conversion at scale
• Spotify – UI meets motion and personalization
• Stripe – Developer-first UI with beautiful form design
• Airbnb – Pioneers of design systems and storytelling UX

Even startups like Notion, Linear, and Figma obsess over UI/UX from day one.

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💡 Final Thoughts: Should You Learn UI/UX?

Absolutely.
Whether you’re a coder, marketer, or business owner—UI/UX design is a superpower.

It helps you:

• Understand users better
• Design with empathy
• Ship products that feel right
• Stand out in a noisy market

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👋 Want to See What Great UI/UX Looks Like?

I’m Ashik Prottoy, a Top Rated Plus UX/UI Designer with 10+ years of experience in SaaS, eCommerce, and mobile app UX.

• 🌐 Visit my portfolio
• 💼 Hire me on Upwork
• 📧 Email: ashikbd1100@gmail.com

Let’s design digital experiences that users remember — and that help your business scale.

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