User Interface Design
In addition to the basic functionality of an application or product, the subjective user experience is an essential factor for its success. Users judge the quality of a product based on its general usability, ease of operation, as well as its appearance.
The importance of successful UI-design is evident in applications and products created by Apple, for example. The appearance and user experience of devices have great influence on the purchasing decision. Well-executed UI-design can add value to your product.
We develop and adapt user interfaces for pure software projects, as well as operational concepts for embedded systems, such as automats, navigational systems, etc. We utilise a pragmatic approach for user interface design projects. Production environments will receive special attention. User interface design must be practical and cost-efficient.
The ultimate goal of good interface design is to provide the means to execute the selected task in just a few steps.
The man-machine communication must be intuitive and effective in order to shorten the time required for operational training and to prevent mistakes during operation as much as possible. Therefore, UI-design and usability engineering have to operate in concert to create a positive user experience.
Successful user interface design has the following features:
- Intuitive man-machine interface.
- Simple and unambiguous communication.
- Increases user acceptance of products.
- Prevents errors during operation.
- Helps to improve and to sustain market positions.
- It is easy to use.
Analysis of usage scenarios:
- Characterizing potential users, their work profiles, and environments.
- Analyses of users, activities, and environments.
Analysis of application requirements:
- Description of tasks and goals.
- Definition of representative usage scenarios.
- Feedback on defined application requirements by representative users and user groups.
- Evaluation of structures and concepts by representative users.
Usability evaluation:
- Development of usage scenarios.
- Expert reviews: Evaluation of practical usability by usability experts.
- User walk-through: Selected users direct a walk through of interfaces and concepts.
- Usability tests: Testing of applications and prototypes by selected users.
- User Expert Analysis: Evaluation of the user experience.
Documentation:
All user interface projects are documented in detail by use of a design guide and the user interface specifications.
Software prototyping:
Software prototyping plays an important part in different stages of the design process. Changes to a software prototype are very cost and time efficient, because no retooling is necessary. Changes can be made to the virtual prototype quickly and efficiently. A fully functional computer-generated prototype provides a very detailed impression of the product's functionality.
Even in the early stages of development functionality tests, training sessions, presentations, and marketing activities can be conducted. Additionally, several alternatives may be evaluated.
Interactive prototypes facilitate discussions on the "object at hand" and provide valuable feedback at an early stage of the project.
- Efficient coordination and workflow throughout your user interface design project.
- User interfaces developed by us are custom-made to fit your requirements.
- Transparent cost structure through efficient project controlling.
- Our user interface design projects utilise standardized processes.
- Our project coordinator will manage the whole project for you.
