Futureproof HMIs

Success factors for industrial user interfaces with vision

User interfaces are everywhere and shape our interaction with the modern world: on our wristwatches, ticket machines, self-checkout systems, and coffee machines—they are the interface between humans and machines. The quality of these interfaces varies greatly, but one thing is clear: a well-designed user interface is a decisive factor for success. And not only for consumer devices, but now also in the industrial context in particular, where the requirements for practicality, reliability, durability, and efficiency are particularly high.

Those who neglect this risk not only dissatisfied users, but also productivity losses, increased training costs, and security risks due to incorrect operation. This is a clear competitive disadvantage in an increasingly competitive market. Shorter development times and faster product cycles also increase the pressure on development departments. Capital goods are no longer competitive through purely functional mechanical engineering alone; they need additional unique selling points, such as a well-designed user interface.

At HMI Project, we have been designing industrial user interfaces since 2011 that have won international awards and are used worldwide.

Based on our experience, we have identified the key success factors that determine the future viability of HMIs. We present these factors here in a series of technical articles.

1. User-centered approach
Those who focus on people rather than products not only get more satisfied users, but also better products.
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2. Technological future-proofing
Web technology is leading the way because it offers a huge user base, established standards, and open interfaces.
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3. Process and resource efficiency
Efficient HMIs don't happen by chance—they happen through clear processes, the right tools, and good role distribution.
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4. Independence & scalability
When creating industrial HMIs, you should not tie yourself to suppliers or hardware. Independence is key, and here's why:
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5. There is only one team
Successful HMIs are not created by tools or technology alone—they are created through genuine collaboration.
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6. Practical sense
This is our ultimate ingredient for building future-proof HMIs. The best part is that it is usually already built in at the factory.
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