UX, UXD, CX, UI, IxD, and DEXI: What Do These Terms Mean?

Anyone involved with a design department often encounters complex, unfamiliar abbreviations or terms. It’s common to end up Googling and reading articles to understand exactly how UX differs from UI and CX, what a product ecosystem is, and what service design entails. In this article, I’ll break down all these terms, explaining their origins, meanings, and usage areas. When you grasp the terminology, the processes become clearer, and your experience…