The type of user interface that relies on **graphical elements** such as **icons** and **buttons** is known as a **Graphical User Interface (GUI)**. GUIs allow users to interact with electronic devices through visual indicators, making it more intuitive than text-based interfaces. This usability enhancement has made GUIs the standard for most **operating systems** and applications today, facilitating accessibility and improving the user experience through the use of **point-and-click interactions**.