GUI Design Studio Express5.4.171.0

Prototypes represent the early builds of any product so that the target public gets a glimpse of what it might look like. This is also the case when it comes to complex applications and with the right tools you don't even need to write a single line of code to build a prototype. As such, GUI Design Studio Express comes with the necessary means so you can easily build interactive interface designs.

Equipped with a builder and viewer

The application comes with two components for an enhanced overall experience. One of them is a GUI Design Viewer, with which you can analyze your projects and can also be found as a separate component. Needless to say that the other component takes most of your attention and is your actual workspace.Equipped with an abundance of features, it's recommended to take your time to get acquainted, or you might feel overwhelmed with buttons, tabs and panels. Luckily, there are several presets fully configured so you get a glimpse of what can be accomplished or to use as templates.

Create unique interactive designs

If you're looking for a simple method to design an interface only on the visual side, you need to know that the application is capable of much more. In the end, your product can be fitted with links and buttons that trigger various actions. As such, you can create thorough menus, multiple windows, web content, ribbons and a lot more.

Rich library of content and customization options

Always accompanying you is a side panel that features several tabs so you can quickly access project elements, the library of objects you can use, icons, annotations, storyboard elements and additional notes if necessary.The application puts a rich library of content at your disposal, with categories ranging from buttons and windows, to web based content, ribbon bar elements and even indicators or charts. You can also take the time to design elements yourself, but with the amount of content and variety of customization options for each, it would only result in a painfully long and frustrating process.

Time-consuming creation process

On the other hand, the application is not all fun and games. It can take a considerable amount of time to design a thorough interface. Sure, you can link objects together and make buttons interactive, but such options are not implemented in the object properties screen, making it a little difficult to manage.What's more, you need to create separate elements, otherwise you risk overwhelming the project and lose track of links and triggers. You can also toggle a preview mode to test out your design. Not all objects you place appear in the preview mode, which comes in handy because you can leave helpful notes and annotations for further processing or implementation in more complex projects.

On an ending note

All things considered, we can safely state that GUI Design Studio Express is a powerful environment with which you can create a unique and interactive interface to serve as a prototype for you applications. Although packed with an astonishing amount of customizable content, you need to spend some time to get just the right result. However, it's a professional approach on GUI design and is sure to help you make a good first impression.