UI/UX Design

UI/UX Design for Industrial Products & Special Vehicles

Intuitive operation. Maximum safety. Measurable efficiency.

We develop user interfaces for Human-Machine Interfaces in mechanical engineering, medical technology, SaaS applications, apps, and special vehicles so that complex technology can be operated reliably, safely, and efficiently.

✔ Reduced operating errors
✔ Faster onboarding
✔ Higher process security
✔ Stronger product differentiation

We consider the software interface and, if necessary, the hardware control interface. We pay equal attention to easy operation, a positive user experience, and ergonomics.

From the initial idea to the finished product, we design solutions according to the proven method of usability engineering in compliance with the DIN ISO 9241 standard.

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Typical challenges in HMI & user interface concepts

Technically powerful products often fail due to usability. We help companies make complex systems understandable, safe, and efficient to use.

Our skills

User-centered design process

UX design

User interface design

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Usability Testing

Design system / styleguide

Icon design

Consulting

Animation

VR / AR

Prototypes

Exhibition models

Brand design

Your contact person
Evamaria Plehn, Head of UI/UX Design
Evamaria Plehn

HMI solutions for complex products and industries

Each industry presents specific requirements for user interfaces. We develop HMI and UX solutions that function in real use – technically, ergonomically, and contextually appropriate.

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Housing & display perfectly matched

Our product designers (3D) and interface specialists (2D) work hand in hand. Physical buttons and touchscreens ergonomically interlock.

We understand your technology

We not only design interfaces but also penetrate complex machines. Your engineers and our designers immediately speak the same language.

Safe through every approval

Whether medical technology or special vehicles: We know the strict industry standards and design your interface to be absolutely compliant.

60 years of experience, 10,000 projects

Rely on an established team. With over 10,000 successful developments, we guarantee your product reaches the market safely and market-ready.

Good UX/UI design is a crucial success factor

A well-thought-out design not only makes products more user-friendly but also economically more successful. An intuitive and professionally designed HMI (Human-Machine Interface) offers decisive advantages:

  • Efficiency & Safety: It helps to avoid operating errors, accelerate work processes, and significantly increase user safety.

  • Economicalness: It increases customer satisfaction, reduces support effort, and gives you a clear competitive advantage.

  • Easy operation: It ensures shorter onboarding times and higher acceptance among users.

But many interfaces are technically designed – not user-centered.

We translate technical complexity into intuitive interaction.

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Our design process

User-centered. Holistic. Validated.

Our work is based on the human-centered design process.

We consistently put the user at the center of our work—while also taking ergonomics, technical requirements, and your brand identity into account.

This results in interfaces that are secure, intuitive, and economical.

Iterative & low-risk

We develop iteratively and validate concepts early on with prototypes.
The final design is only developed after successful validation.
This reduces development risks and saves on later adaptation costs.

Interdisciplinary & practical

Our interface designers work closely with your application and development teams.

This is how we combine:

  • Technical expertise

  • Intuitive user guidance

  • Future-proof interface design

The result: robust, implementable solutions with high acceptance.

Our impulses - additional services with added value

We offer a range of innovative additional services that go beyond classical product development.

UX 720° - Rethinking HMI Design

We design all relevant interfaces of your product – integrated and coordinated:

  • Physical controls like buttons, rotary knobs, or joysticks

  • Reach and service areas

  • Touch and display interfaces

  • Digital software interactions

Especially with complex machines, special vehicles, or technical systems, this integration is crucial.

We call this holistic approach UX720° – because we consider interaction completely and across systems.

To the UX720° impulse page
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Operator HMI

Complex technology. Easy to operate.

With increasing system complexity, intuitive, ergonomic user interfaces become a critical success factor. Short training periods and low operation errors ensure efficiency, safety, and profitability.

We develop modern Operator HMIs that represent technical functions in a structured and understandable way.

Through the close collaboration of Industrial Design and UI/UX, robust, powerful, and intuitive interfaces are created – for machines, special vehicles, and technical systems.

To the Operator HMI Impulse page

Optimal usage experiences in medical technology

We support you in the normatively required implementation of the usability of medical products according to DIN EN 62366-1.

We create precise use specifications and user interfaces for you, conduct necessary risk analyses, and validate your product in formative as well as summative tests. Every step is carefully planned, evaluated, and used to optimize the final design of your medical product.

To the impulse page Medical Product Development

Together to success – with our experience, we take your UI/UX Design / HMI project to the next level! Did we arouse your interest?

"User-centered developed" - We are an auditor at UIG

We have been a member of UIG e.V. (Usability in Germany) since this year, which promotes the integration of user-centered development in organizations.

Eigens dafür wurde das Siegel „Nutzerzentriert entwickelt“ ins Leben gerufen. Das Siegel soll mittelständischen Unternehmen dabei helfen, einen sichtbaren Nachweis der erfolgreichen Etablierung eines nutzerzentrierten Entwicklungsprozesses zu erhalten. Und wir als BUSSE Design+Engineering sind Auditor für dieses Siegel und ermöglichen unseren Kunden und Interessierten einen Nachweis für intuitiv bedienbare Produkte zu erhalten.

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Together to success – with our experience, we take your UI/UX Design / HMI project to the next level! Did we arouse your interest?

We are a member of the GERMAN UPA

The GERMAN UPA is a professional association for User Experience and Usability Professionals in Germany. The association thrives on the voluntary cooperation of its members, who are committed to knowledge transfer and opinion formation around the topic of usability and UX.

To the website of the German UPA

Current publications

Our expertise is not only proven by 400+ awards, but also by the enthusiasm of our customers.

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Calistair

"We were particularly impressed by the enthusiasm and technical creativity of the Busse employees. The atmosphere in the project was characterized by professional looseness and great agility. We turned an idea into a finished product in 4 months!"

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Thyssenkrupp

"As an experienced design partner, BUSSE offers everything from a single source. Creative design solutions, prototyping through to small series production and UX design for software. The solution approaches and methods through to implementation always lead to a result that perfectly meets the requirements."

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Sigel

„The collaboration with the entire project team was always goal-oriented, constructive and pleasant in terms of communication. Mr. Timm and his project team always kept the functional and safety requirements in mind and understood what is also important to us in product development: can-do mentality, agile mindset as well as flexibility and efficiency in all project situations."

UI/UX Design

Prinoth

„BUSSE is our design game-changer for snow groomers! Their UI/UX team elevates not only icons and layout but the entire user experience to a new level. Clear operation turns every ride into a pleasure. Reliable from development to series production, BUSSE is by our side. Their interface, based on precise product research, simplifies operation. Flexible, forward-thinking, and reliable – BUSSE is our satisfaction guarantee!"

Product Design

Mikron

"With BUSSE as a sparring partner, we were able to successfully work out a brand-defining design for our latest products that was appropriate for the target group. BUSSE understood our internal company processes very well and was therefore able to deliver optimal results. Deadlines were always met, you can rely on BUSSE. Anytime again!"

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Keller

"We were positively surprised by the collaboration with BUSSE in that the focus was not solely on the appearance of our product, but rather on the interplay of economical manufacturing solutions, optimized ergonomics and a functional design. The result now impresses with a coherent, unprecedented design concept."

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Britax Römer

„Child seats are not only visually complex but also technically demanding. Our longstanding partnership with BUSSE turns development into a creative experience. Design sprints and a versatile selection matrix relieve engineers, minimize time-consuming iterations. We appreciate BUSSE for their timely implementations despite limited resources. The collaboration is not only effective but also truly enjoyable!"

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Infinite Running

„What impressed me right from the start was the incorporation of many innovative ideas that led to a result that is now ready for the market. Despite patented hurdles, design concepts were fine-tuned and refined until a turnkey concept for prototypes and a near-series maturity was achieved."

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Hammer

"BUSSE has been the perfect partner for us to develop new and innovative ideas for over fifteen years. BUSSE offers a very high level of professionalism and a first-class understanding of the brand. The team has completely internalized the high standards of our projects and with exceptional creativity, as well as full dedication, has helped us to set new trends. Many of our bestsellers bear BUSSE hallmarks."

Product Design

Darda

„From the outset, BUSSE embraced our technical wishes and constraints, weaving them into a cohesive product. Their craftsmanship is impressive, making the collaboration not only enjoyable but also an inspiring process due to their expertise. It's a partnership that seamlessly blends creativity with professionalism."

Das moderne BUSSE DESIGN+ENGINEERING Headquarter mit großen Glasfenstern wird von innen beleuchtet und hebt sich vom dunkler werdenden Himmel während der Dämmerung ab. Das Bild zeigt architektonisches Design und natürliche Beleuchtungseffekte.