Designing for the best user experience

At 9to5 software, Figma is at the heart of the design process of our applications and websites. This powerful tool is available as a MacOS application and is also accessible via any web browser. Figma's flexible functionality makes it easy to stream designs in real-time to other devices, such as computers, tablets or phones. This allows us to review our designs instantly and in context, to ensure they perfectly match their intended use.

The Figma community offers more than 1,000 plugins, allowing our designers to customise the tool to the specific needs of each project. This ensures unprecedented flexibility and precision in our work.

Right from the offer phase, we start working on an initial design outline, integrating essential elements such as corporate identity, target audience and the desired look and feel. We focus on designing two to three key screens that either highlight key interaction points or clearly demonstrate the app's functionality. This process ensures that our clients have a clear picture of the potential of their project from the start.

We recognise the crucial role of prototyping and testing in the development process. This is why we choose Figma, a versatile tool that excels in creating both low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes in addition to design.

Low-fidelity Prototypes: These simple prototypes are often enough to get early feedback from users. It allows us to iterate quickly and validate the usability of a design.

High-fidelity Prototypes: For a deeper user experience, we develop high-fidelity prototypes that accurately mimic the real application. These detailed prototypes provide realistic interaction, making them almost indistinguishable from the final product.

Benefits of prototyping with Figma

• Efficiency: Effortlessly add interactions and variables within the same tool used for design, to create a lifelike prototype.
• Accessibility: Prototypes can be accessed on any device with a web browser, without the need for a dedicated app.
• Cost savings: By prototyping early, we can optimise development time and costs, honing concepts before actual development begins.

At 9to5 software B.V., every project is unique and we take a customised approach to prototyping and testing, tailored to our clients' specific needs and goals. This ensures that we not only meet functional requirements, but also deliver a product that is a pleasure to use, in line with our mission to enrich and simplify everyday life through intelligent technological solutions.

After developing pixel-perfect designs for interfaces and websites, our design team at 9to5 software B.V. puts their expertise to use in creating appealing marketing materials. Crucial to this are the visuals we design for presentation in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. These visuals play an important role in users' decision to download a new app. They reflect not only the quality and functionality of the app, but also the innovative nature and aesthetics of our brand.

Comprehensive marketing support

Our range of services goes beyond just app-store visuals. The design team at 9to5 also specialises in producing material for both online and offline marketing purposes. You can think of:

• Promovideos: Dynamic and engaging videos that capture the essence of the app and appeal to potential users.
• Device Mockups: Realistic presentations of our apps on various devices to highlight their versatility and usability.
• Animation Videos: Creative and informative animations that explain complex functions in a simple and understandable way.
• Social Media Posts: Engaging and shareable content designed to increase visibility and engagement on social media platforms.
• Print work: High-quality printed material that reflects our commitment to quality and attention to detail.

At 9to5 software B.V., we understand that every project is unique, with specific needs and objectives. Therefore, we offer customised prototyping, testing and marketing services tailored to our customers' individual requirements. This ensures that we not only meet functional requirements, but also deliver products and services that enrich the user experience, in line with our mission to improve everyday life through intelligent technological solutions.

At 9to5 software, we embrace the future of design by integrating advanced AI-driven tools such as Midjourney. This powerful tool enables us to work with unprecedented speed and efficiency, pushing the boundaries of traditional design techniques. Midjourney allows us to develop a wide range of visual concepts in no time, giving us the freedom to quickly iterate and refine our creations.

Using Midjourney enables us to:

• Generate diverse visual concepts at lightning speed, allowing us to explore a wide palette of design possibilities.
• Work more efficiently by reducing the time spent on sketching and compiling visual mood boards.
• Accelerate our creative process by using AI to generate innovative design solutions.

This approach fits perfectly with our commitment to innovation and quality, and allows us to continuously exceed our customers' expectations. At 9to5 software, we use technology not only to create, but also to inspire and transform, in line with our mission to make a positive impact on everyday life through smart technology solutions.