Short definition
UI is the visual layer of a product — the buttons, type, color, spacing, and motion the user sees and touches.
In depth
UI is what you see; UX is how it feels to use. Strong UI uses a tight component system, consistent type scale, accessible color contrast, and intentional spacing to create rhythm and hierarchy. UI choices have measurable conversion impact — button color contrast, form field length, micro-copy, and motion design all influence completion rates. UI is the surface; UX is the experience underneath.
Example
Changing a low-contrast 'Get Quote' button to a high-contrast orange variant lifts form-fill rate 22% in an A/B test.