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Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Projects

Quintic has many years of experience designing and developing intuitive graphical user interfaces, often as part of larger software development projects. In some cases, our clients have developed a unique software product, but require help polishing the user interaction model. How the user interfaces with the technology is critical, and a well-designed, clear and user friendly interface is key to marketing the end product in the short term, and to customer loyalty and satisfaction in the long term. GUI design and development projects we have recently undertaken include:

The MEDUSA 2D/3D MCAD product suite, first developed in the 1980s, had a complete GUI revamp for its 4th Generation release.

Product Restyling

The look and feel of software products has shifted over time, as some of the main players introduce new design and interaction paradigms. Just look at the difference between DOS and Windows®, then Windows NT and XP, and the recent changes in Web browsing brought about by new interaction models in products like Microsoft® Internet Explorer or Mozilla®. Apple® Mac fans are deeply loyal to its unique design and interaction model.

To keep up with new user expectations and market trends, software products, just like Websites, need regular face lifts. Quintic has been instrumental in providing such services to independent software vendors. One of the largest projects was a complete revamp of the MEDUSA 2D/3D MCAD product suite, first introduced in the 1980s, which acquired a huge face lift with its 4th Generation release. Many of Quintic' staff members have been working on MEDUSA for its various owners since the early days, and have implemented the paradigm change from tablet menus to the latest Windows-like look and feel, with Web-based components and interactivity.

Full GUI Development

Real-time football match analysis software GUI developed by Quintic for Performance Group International. Visit the DatatraX website.

As part of many of its software development partnerships, Quintic has developed entire software suites, or particular modules, add-ons or Wizards for existing systems, from scratch, providing valuable input on the interaction model, and developing a new user interface. This includes:

  • Software in aid of ship design classification for Lloyd's Register, from graphical import wizards through complex structure analysis software, to ship voyage simulation tools
  • Software for Performance Group International for real-time statistical analysis of football matches, offering visual match analysis tools, including real-time interactive animated views of a game
  • Several modules for CAD Schroer's MCAD product suite, including Web-based document management and smart editing tools for 2D graphics
  • Our own software for online procedure and process management
A 3D ship hull design import wizard developed by Quintic for Lloyd's Register Marine Division.  Visit the Lloyd's Register website.
The ship voyage simulation and trading pattern analysis software developed by Quintic for Lloyd's Register Marine Division. Visit the Lloyd's Register website. The MEDUSA4 2D/3D mechanical computer aided design software developed by Quintic with CAD Schroer in Germany. Visit the CAD Schroer website.

To find out more about Quintic's GUI consultancy and development expertise, click here, or contact us today to discuss how we can help with your GUI requirements.