What is the difference between UI design and graphic design?

The differences between UI design and graphic design are:

1, the definition of the two are different

Graphic design (graphic design), also known as visual communication design, is to "visual" as a way of communication and expression, through a variety of ways to create and combine symbols, pictures and words, in order to make a visual expression used to convey ideas or messages. It is the creation and combination of symbols, pictures, and words in a variety of ways to create visual representations that are used to convey ideas or messages.

UI design (or interface design) refers to the overall design of human-computer interaction, operation logic, and interface aesthetics of software.

2, the two design objects are different

Graphic designers use fonts typography, visual arts, layout (page layout), computer software and other aspects of professional skills to achieve the purpose of the creative plan.

UI design focuses on the design of "human-computer interaction" interface, the object of the design is usually the "shape" of the software product.

3, the two design purposes are different

Graphic design is the art of communication, stylization and problem solving through words and images.

UI design is for the operation of the software to become comfortable and simple, free, easy to fully reflect the positioning and characteristics of the software.