Embedded Graphical User Interface GUI Development Software Market Trends

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Market Overview

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Market Size was valued at USD 194.9 Million in 2023. The Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software market industry is projected to grow from USD 239.8 Million in 2024 to USD 1,643.2 Million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.2% during the forecast period (2023 – 2032).

Embedded GUI development software tools enable R&D teams and UI Designers to develop rich animated user interfaces quickly and collaboratively for resource-constrained embedded devices. The tools assist in creating intuitive, clean, smooth, and eye-catching interfaces more quickly. The software tools are used in industries such as medical, automotive, industrial, smart home & IoT, and wearables, among other industries.

Analyst Comment” The increasing number of embedded systems and the popular Internet of Things (IoT) transformation are expected to boost market growth during the projected period.”

Figure1: Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Market, 2019 - 2032 (USD Million)

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Market Driver

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  RAPID GROWTH IN THE WEARABLES AND PERSONAL DEVICES SEGMENTS

  
  

Every connected device requires a user-friendly interface. The user experience must be seamless, intuitive, and ‘sticky' enough to keep the user interested and pleasantly utilizing the device, whether the user interacts with the device via a button or a touchscreen, a mouse, a keyboard, their voice, or any third-party device. This is fulfilled by embedded GUI software in wearables and personal devices.  Consumer adoption of smart wearable technology items is propelling Embedded GUI Development Software industry growth. These gadgets aid in health monitoring by using sensors to check cholesterol levels, calories burned, oxygen levels, and so on.

 In addition, Fitbit, Samsung, Noise, and Fossil Group, Inc. are introducing wearable technology watches and other accessories with health tracking solutions. Such a function is expected to appeal to consumers because it allows them to check their health, paving the path for market expansion. For example, Xiaomi Corp. released the latest Xiaomi Watch S1 Series in March 2022. It features 117 workout modes and monitors blood oxygen saturation, health, and sleep. It supports magnetic charging and Amazon's Alexa voice assistant.

Rapid changes in consumer demographics, such as shifting lifestyle patterns and preferences, are likely to improve product demand, driving wearables and personal devices segments industry growth. Furthermore, rising consumer expenditure on personal care goods is expected to drive demand for wearable gadgets. Smartwatches are popular among swimmers, cyclists, runners, and gym visitors because they help track calories burned, hourly activity, and stationary time. Thus, rapid growth in the wearables and personal devices segments is driving market demand for Embedded GUI Development Software market.

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Market Component Segment Insights

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Market Component Insights

Based on the component, the market has been segmented into software and services. Based on the component, software accounted for the largest market share and  it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.0%. GUI design software helps UX designers and embedded system developers create tactile, auditory, and visual controls that let users engage with their devices. App design, user experience design, IoT connectivity design, OS customization, user experience design, software hardware interface mapping, basic UI skinning and branding, complete UI design, dashboarding, reporting, etc., are all included in the services for embedded graphical user interface development.

For instance, in June 2023, Altia, a market player in graphical user interface design and development solutions, made its GUI development software suite available to companies designing and deploying embedded displays for their products through the STMicroelectronics Partner Program.

The growth of digital technology, the rising use of smartphones and tablets, rising demand for data monitoring and control of apps, among other factors, are the most significant forces behind the expansion of the user interface service sector.

Additionally, the rising need for mobile-based applications is a driver in expanding user interface services. They typically design user interfaces for smaller screens, such as mobile phones and tablets, in mobile-based user interfaces. For instance, Oodles Technologies Pvt. Ltd. services include UI/UX Design Consulting, Web Design and Development, Mobile App UI/UX Development, and UI/UX Testing.

Figure 2: Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Market, by Component, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Market Organization Size Insights

Based on the organization size, the market has been segmented into SMEs and Large enterprises.

SMEs. Large enterprises accounted for the largest market share. Many large and small organizations manage, operate, and carry out business processes to successfully market sellable goods and services and accomplish company objectives. Small businesses are starting to recognize the importance of these graphical user interface design tools in determining how successful a website's user experience will be. The surge in demand for IT general services, as well as the requirement for effective web interface designs and mobile applications, are all strongly related to the market's quick expansion on a global scale. 

Compared to most consumer programs, enterprise software is more complicated, has a more extensive user base, and includes more essential functions. The fact that enterprise software sometimes combines a complete suite of products or platforms is another crucial component of enterprise UI design. Thus, throughout the forecast period, it is anticipated to accelerate the adoption of GUI design software and fuel the expansion of the big companies' market segment.

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. In 2023, the market was led by North America with a 37.8% share, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific with shares of 27.3% and 25.4%, respectively.

The Asia-pacific region is expected to open lucrative opportunities for the market, the growing number of technology start-ups, new opportunities in smart office and remote working environments, rapid technological advancements in GUI design software tools are expected to restrict the embedded GUI development software market growth will create lucrative opportunities for the Embedded GUI Development Software market.

Figure3: EMBEDDED GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE MARKET SIZE BY REGION 2022 & 2032

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

North America is expected to be the largest market for Embedded GUI development software during the forecast period. The embedded GUI development software market in North America is growing due to the increasing demand for user-friendly and interactive embedded systems. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the growing use of connected devices in various industries are driving the growth of this market in the region.

Some of the key players in the North American embedded GUI development software market companies provides software solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, and it has a significant presence in the region. The company has also focused on enhancing its software development tools to support new technologies, such as touchscreens and advanced graphics capabilities.

The market is expected to grow further in the forecasted years as the demand for embedded systems continues to increase. New innovations and advancements in technology, such as touchscreens and advanced graphics capabilities, are also expected to drive growth in the embedded GUI development software market in North America.

The embedded GUI development software market in Europe is growing, driven by the exponential growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) propelling the demand for embedded GUI development tools and the increasing customer expectations such as new types of connectivity, longer battery life, and data-driven features are contributing to the growth of this market in the region.  

With the growing adoption of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), embedded systems are becoming more user-friendly and interactive. By integrating these technologies into increasing numbers of devices and applications, embedded GUI development software can provide easy-to-use interfaces that users are accustomed to. Market growth for embedded GUI development software in Europe is driven by the growing demand for embedded systems that incorporate these technologies.

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

The global Embedded GUI development software market is characterized by the presence of many global and regional vendors. The market is competitive, with all the players competing to gain market share. Rapid Growth in The Wearables and Personal Devices Segments and Exponential Growth In The Internet Of Things (IoT) Propelling The Demand For Embedded GUI Development Tools. However, the complex implementation and high cost and time requirements and availability of free and open-source tools are some of the few key factors that limit the market growth.

According to MRFR analysis, The Qt Company, Altia Inc., Crank Ametek, MicroEJ, and Rightware are the key players in the global Embedded GUI development software market. Apart from technological innovations and the development of the existing product portfolios, these players have entered various partnerships and strategic alliances with local companies to expand their geographic presence.

The Qt Company is a global software company with a strong presence in over 70 industries, and it is the premier independent technology powering millions of devices and applications. It enables the use of a single software code across all operating systems, platforms, and screen kinds, from desktops and embedded systems to mission-critical applications, in-vehicle systems, wearables, and mobile devices linked to the Internet of Things. For product development, the company collaborated with multiple vendors to expand its product portfolio. It is also investing in research and development to design solutions to meet the changing market demand.

Altia, Inc. (Altia) provides software tools, services, support, and experience for the development of unique and customized user interfaces. Altia enables modern and innovative graphical user interfaces that are intuitive and efficient with concept-to-production solutions for digital displays.

Key Companies in the Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software market include.

• Altia Inc.


• MicroEJ


• Tara Systems GmbH


• IBIS Solutions APS


• Embien Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.


• Amulet Technologies


• STMicroelectronics


• Rightware


• The Qt Company


• Crank AMETEK

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Industry Developments

• January 2023 Altia launched CloudWare. CloudWare is a hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) solution delivered via the cloud. CloudWare, the newest addition to Altia's GUI development software suite, allows GUI designers to remotely access and connect Altia's graphical user interface software to popular embedded hardware to create a test drive environment for their GUI from anywhere on the planet.


• May 2021 Altia released Altia Design 13.2, its flagship editing program for developing embedded graphical user interfaces. For Altia software users, it offers a new blending mode, 9-slice picture scaling, drag-and-drop capabilities, and other improvements.

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Market Segmentation

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Component Outlook

• Software


• Services

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Organization Size Outlook

• SMEs


• Large Enterprises

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Industry Vertical Outlook

• Healthcare & Medical


• Industrial


• Automotive


• Consumer electronics


• BFSI


• Others

Embedded Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development Software Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
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• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Belgium
  
  
  • Netherlands
  
  
  • Russia
  
  
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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Middle East & Africa
  
  
  
  • Saudi Arabia
  
  
  • UAE
  
  
  • South Africa
  
  
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• South America
  
  
  
  • Brazil
  
  
  • Argentina
  
  
  • Rest of South America