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Users should be able to quickly identify which functions are available and how to achieve their desired goal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key features of a successful user interface are:<\/p>\n<table style=\"font-weight: 400; width: 821px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 267.734375px;\"><strong>Characteristic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 537.28125px;\"><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 267.734375px;\"><strong>Clarity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 537.28125px;\">The content and features are easy to understand.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 267.734375px;\"><strong>Consistency<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 537.28125px;\">Identical elements function in a similar way throughout the product.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 267.734375px;\"><strong>Clarity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 537.28125px;\">Important information is easy to spot.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 267.734375px;\"><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 537.28125px;\">The product can be used by as many users as possible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 267.734375px;\"><strong>Responsiveness<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 537.28125px;\">The interface works on a range of devices and screen sizes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 267.734375px;\"><strong>Feedback<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 537.28125px;\">Users receive feedback on their inputs and actions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good UI can help start-ups to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>to make their product easier to use<\/li>\n<li>to increase user satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>To reduce drop-offs during the registration or purchase process<\/li>\n<li>to improve the conversion rate<\/li>\n<li>Building trust in the product<\/li>\n<li>To reduce the number of support enquiries<\/li>\n<li>Retaining users in the long term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UI and user experience \u2013 or UX for short \u2013 are often mentioned in the same breath, but they describe different areas:<\/p>\n<table style=\"font-weight: 400; width: 829px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 434.421875px;\"><strong>UI<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 378.59375px;\"><strong>UX<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 434.421875px;\">Design of the visible user interface<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 378.59375px;\">the overall user experience of a product<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 434.421875px;\">Focus on layout, colours and controls<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 378.59375px;\">Focus on processes, needs and satisfaction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 434.421875px;\">determines the product\u2019s appearance and how it is operated<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 378.59375px;\">determines how practical and pleasant it is to use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visually appealing user interface does not automatically result in a good user experience. Workflows, loading times, clarity and the actual usefulness of the product also influence the user experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common mistakes in UI design include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>too many elements on a surface<\/li>\n<li>confusing navigation<\/li>\n<li>inconsistent design<\/li>\n<li>texts that are difficult to read<\/li>\n<li>lack of feedback following an action<\/li>\n<li>poor display on mobile devices<\/li>\n<li>colours or controls that are not accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start-ups should test their user interface with real users at an early stage. 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