CAD
/kæd/
n. “The use of computers to design, model, and analyze objects before they exist.”
CAD, short for Computer-Aided Design, refers to the use of software to create precise drawings, models, and technical documentation for physical objects, structures, or systems. CAD replaces or augments manual drafting by enabling designers and engineers to work with exact measurements, constraints, and repeatable modifications.
UX
/ˌjuː-ˈɛks/
n. “The feeling you get while interacting with a product.”
UX, short for User Experience, refers to the overall experience a person has when interacting with a product, system, or service. Unlike UI, which focuses on visual and interactive elements, UX encompasses the broader journey — how intuitive, efficient, satisfying, and meaningful the interaction feels from start to finish.
Core aspects of UX include:
UI
/ˌjuː-ˈaɪ/
n. “The bridge between humans and machines.”
UI, short for User Interface, is the space where interactions between humans and computers occur. It encompasses all the visual, auditory, and tactile elements that allow a user to operate software, hardware, or digital devices effectively and efficiently. The quality of a UI directly influences usability, accessibility, and the overall user experience.
Key aspects of UI include:
Drawings
/ˈdrɔː.ɪŋz/
n. “Lines, shapes, and ideas made digital.”
Drawings, often referred to as Google Drawings, is a lightweight, web-based diagramming and vector graphics tool within the Google Workspace ecosystem. It allows users to create diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, and illustrations collaboratively in real time, without the friction of installing dedicated software.
GUI
/ˌdʒiː-ˈjuː-ˈaɪ/
n. “Click, drag, and maybe accidentally close everything.”
GUI, short for Graphical User Interface, is the visual layer that sits atop software and operating systems, turning abstract commands into buttons, windows, menus, and icons. Where the command line requires memorization and precision, the GUI invites exploration, experimentation, and occasionally, confusion when multiple windows stack unexpectedly.
CSS
/ˌsiː ɛs ˈɛs/
n. “Make it pretty, or at least legible.”
CSS, short for Cascading Style Sheets, is the language of visual expression on the web. It tells browsers how to render HTML content, dictating colors, fonts, spacing, layout, and even subtle animations. Without CSS, the web would be a monochrome, blocky, and unforgiving place — essentially plain-text chaos sprinkled with links.