Information and communication

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Usability

Many successful products are a direct result of a usability engineering process rather than someone happening to stumble across a great idea. Whether it's an online shop, a ticket machine or a machine control system: Intuitive ease-of-use is a decisive factor in a product's success. Aesthetics and emotional aspects also play a major role in product planning. Fraunhofer helps develop operating concepts – placing users firmly center stage.

  • Browsing without the hurdles

    The majority of websites have major shortcomings. Unclean programming frequently causes excessive load times. Companies are only gradually recognizing the advantages of a barrier-free Internet. Fraunhofer researchers are crafting tools that can be used to monitor compliance with web standards.

  • Usability Lab

    In order to be able to design products and services in the best possible way, those who are going to use the equipment and systems at a later date should be actively included in the crucial phases of the project.