Software Interface Design

Visual interfaces are more than just an artistic design to expose functionality, they are the aesthetics of a product, and they define customer perception. When a customer uses a piece of software, to them, the interface is the product; rarely is a distinction between the two ever made. The visual interface is responsible for expressing the product to the user, in a way that instils trust, confidence and familiarity. From these perceptions, customer loyalty follows, as does product success. Aesthetics, usability, and product perception are closely related, and very important.

We have a strong understanding of the engineering challenges that come with building user interfaces. We apply industry standard principles (i.e. model-view-controller) to create robust, scalable, and maintainable visual interfaces. Whilst we place great emphasis on the engineering aspect of development, our focus remains on creating highly intuitive and expressive interfaces that are designed specifically for your customers. If required, we can build software that is capable of running on any combination of Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (X11).

We have experience in developing user interfaces in a range of toolkits:

• Windows Forms via C# or Visual Basic
• Qt via C++ or PyQt
• wxWidgets via wxPython
• Swing via Java

Website Interface Design

Website interfaces are perhaps the most rapidly changing visual interfaces within the IT industry. The technology used to create the web has been evolving for the past 25 years, introducing new opportunities and possibilities at every step. Our design team produces fresh and exciting concepts which can then be transformed into interface solutions that meet both business and user requirements.

Trends in design/fashion/art are also massive drivers of innovation in interface design. With the combination of design trends and evolving web technologies, we appreciate that one of the most valuable aspects of a website interface for our customers, is the ability to be flexible. It is common for a design to last less than three years. By incorporating flexibility into everything we build (using industry standards), we enable our customers to evolve their web presence as their business evolves.

We integrate both your brand and your corporate message into your website‘s design and navigation systems. Enigma Interactive uses a unique process for web design projects. Unlike other businesses, we use graphic designers to assist in every new website design and layout conceptualisation. This means that the visual integrity and creativity of the website is never compromised, and the end-result is stunning.

We follow the changes in web technology as it happens, and are always excited to incorporate the latest industry advances into our products to provide the most rich and intuitive design possible. We understand, however, that not everyone uses a browser that supports the latest gizmos and gadgets, so we always incorporate graceful degrading into our designs, to allow all users to have the best possible experience using the technology available for them.

We have extensive experience using a range of modern web technologies:

• JavaScript 1.5
• AJAX
• Prototype/jQuery
• CSS 2.1
• XHTML 1.1
• Flash 10

Corporate Logo and Branding

When developing an identity for your brand or business, it is essential that the solution encapsulates everything your business represents. We help our clients communicate their corporate positioning and culture across all channels with powerful, indicative branding. The solutions we create are based on best practices in industries, consumer needs and business needs.

Enigma Interactive designs creative and effective corporate branding solutions for your business or specific marketing campaign. This is a process that is integral for making an impact in the market. Enigma Interactive can walk you through the corporate logo and branding process to deliver a professional and accurate identity message that gets through.

Some of the corporate logo and branding services we provide include:

• Logo development and design
• Stationery design
• Marketing collateral
• Corporate and exhibition signage
• Annual reports
• Company prospectus
• Illustration

Visual Presentations

Visual presentations are an important part of day to day business. Nowadays, having a PowerPoint presentation for your pitch, training seminar or business meeting is mandatory. Whilst visual presentation can be an extremely effective communication and training tool, many presentations fail because the basic rules of visual design aren’t applied.

Enigma Interactive can deliver exciting visual presentations that preserve your brand, excite your audience and most importantly, get your message through. We offer a wide range of solutions starting at customised PowerPoint templates that you can use to develop your own presentation right through to full customised Flash presentations rich with motion graphics, video and sound. Basically, we have the perfect solution for whatever your visual presentation needs may be.

Some of the visual presentation services that we offer include:

• Customised and branding PowerPoint templates
• Complete PowerPoint presentations including video and animations
• High-end Flash presentations
• Multi-format visual presentations

All of the visual presentations that we develop can be distributed on paper, CD-Rom, DVD or the internet for fast and easy circulation.

Document and Print Production

The documents your organisation uses internally and externally communicate fundamental messages about your organisation. Well designed and consistent documentation gives the impression of control and assurance, and these are the messages that all businesses and government departments need to be communicating. The consistent use of corporate branding and balanced graphics is essential to be able to convey these messages.

Enigma Interactive has extensive experience in creating and designing complete corporate communication packages that maintain and enhance the brand of the organisation. We also have extensive experience in producing the final product.

Some of document and print production services include:

• Document design and layout
• Copywriting and editorial services
• Photographic services
• Digital document and form creation
• Interactive marketing collateral
• Offset print production
• Screen print production
• Corporate signage
• Exhibition signage
• Product packaging