Consistent with an example embodiment, a user (touch screen) interface has haptic feedback. The user interface comprises, a substrate, a transparent bottom electrode on top of the substrate, a transparent wrinkling layer on top of the transparent bottom electrode, a transparent top electrode on top of the transparent wrinkling layer; and a transparent protective surface on top of the transparent top electrode. The transparent wrinkling layer changes from a smooth surface to a roughened surface upon application of a voltage between the top electrode and the bottom electrode; the voltage generates an electrostatic force mutually attracting the top and bottom electrodes to exert a compressive force upon the transparent wrinkling layer sufficient to generate a degree of surface wrinkling that is perceptible to the touch.