EVE's UI can seem daunting at first, but it's highly customizable and logical once you understand its components. Key elements include the Overview (your primary source of information on objects in space), the Selected Item window (details on what you've clicked), the Chat window (for communication), and the Neocom (your main menu for accessing modules, skills, market, and more). Spend some time dragging windows around and familiarizing yourself with their functions. You can save custom UI layouts for different activities.

The User Interface (UI) Explained — EVE Online Walkthrough