Shinterface is a humorous and critical term combining “shit” and “interface”, referring to poorly designed user interfaces (UI) that frustrate users due to bad design choices by software developers.

Examples of Shinterface
  • Confusing Navigation – Overly complex menus or hidden options.
  • Unintuitive Layouts – Important features buried under layers of clicks.
  • Excessive Clutter – Too many buttons, pop-ups, or irrelevant elements.
  • Poor Feedback – No clear indication of actions (e.g., no loading indicators).
  • Inconsistent Design – Random UI changes between updates.
  • Overuse of Dark Patterns – Misleading buttons or forced actions (e.g., sneaky subscriptions).
  • Hidden Close Buttons (e.g., tiny “X” icons in ads).
  • Useless Animations that slow down usability.
  • Endless Pop-ups (e.g., “Subscribe now!” before using the app).
  • Bad Mobile Adaptation (e.g., unclickable elements on small screens).
Crappy User Journey