UI & UX Design Consulting

Using design to improve your user experience & functionality.

Using Best Practices

As Claris FileMaker certified developers, we specialize in custom software development and like to incorporate an iterative approach from the beginning. We prioritize working with clients on UX database design before starting a project - if that's important to them. Or many clients choose to trust our experience and instincts for creating a solution that will serve them well and is both user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. FileMaker makes it easy to create beautiful custom projects for our clients fast without compromising quality.

It is essential to fill the gap between human experience and technology. Companies that employ sound UX principles in product design consider customers as individuals instead of unknown online users. With UX design, companies can find the perfect balance between meeting human needs and business goals.

A Focus On UX Design

The goal of UX design is to create easy, efficient, relevant and all-around pleasant experiences for the user. Our UX design strategy combines market research, product development, strategy and design to create seamless user experiences for products, services, and processes. UX design considers each and every element that shapes this experience, how it makes the user feel, and how easy it is for the user to accomplish their desired tasks.

America 1st Roofing & Builders, Inc.

www.america1stroofing.com

Tabbed navigation across the top of a database
A row within each tab for further segmentation of information
Pop-ups allow for ease of data selection
Detailed searching & filtering with the ability to re-use common searches
Subtle color & lines to delineate areas without being overbearing

Seattle International Film Festival

www.siff.net

Clear search results with sortable columns
Robust keyword selection
Dropdowns for ease of selecting search parameters
Intuitive flow to layouts and fields

CEO Update

www.ceoupdate.com

Clear presentation of multiple data factors
User-friendly advanced filters
Data updated in real-time based on FileMaker Data API
Uncluttered color and style choices

MD2 International

www.md2.com

Consistent and purposeful use of color
Text visibility
Intuitive navigation
Access to contact information across multiple offices

Lotus

www.dribbble.com

Simplified UI and Calendar
Improved navigation, workflow-oriented, search bar
Ability to star items, designate timeframe, use status filter
Visually inviting with smart use of color and white space

Frequently Asked Questions

How can existing themes be customized in FileMaker?

Existing themes in FileMaker can be customized to align with the desired aesthetics and functionality. Designers can make adjustments to colors, fonts, and other design elements to create a cohesive and branded look for their databases. This approach ensures that visual aspects of the user interface align with the organization's branding or the specific requirements of the project.

How can a successful UI design process be approached within FileMaker?

Successful UI design in FileMaker requires a careful balance of control and customization to create efficient and productive workflows. It should involve considerations such as:

Layout choice
Theme selection
Primary navigation within FileMaker databases.

Designers should pay attention to user needs, gather the right data through FileMaker tools like FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go, and FileMaker WebDirect, and leverage tools that provide flexibility and fluidity to solve business problems.

Designers should not rely on default styles and should instead learn to customize them effectively.