Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESESoftware development begins with an innovative idea. However, many steps are required before the final product is ready. We support you in designing and implementing complex systems with customized methods and tools—from the initial impulse to structured requirements and the modeling of digital ecosystems to a great user experience for your software.
Digital Innovation Design
Designing end-to-end digital innovations
Digital innovations are the driving force and key to success in a globally connected world. However, designing digital innovations is complex, as it requires multidimensional considerations from the outset. End-to-end thinking means taking all relevant aspects of digital innovation into account – from users and their context to technical and organizational interfaces and sustainable digital business models. It is crucial to keep an eye on both technological opportunities and challenges while making efficient, resource-saving, and rapid data-based decisions. This results in solutions that not only integrate smoothly into existing processes, but also create long-term success and added value for all involved.
Our principles for your success
We provide you with pragmatic, value-oriented support – with leading research at your side!
Focus on the future
For us, technologies are the basis for digital innovation, but not an end in themselves. We work with you to analyze the specific potential of trends such as AI, metaverse, and others in the context of your digital innovation. As researchers, we explore the opportunities, challenges, and limitations of such developments in order to provide you with sound and reliable support.
End-to-end thinking
The more complex a system is, the more challenging it is to keep track of important aspects. We consider the entire innovation process for you: from the initial needs analysis and the involvement of all stakeholders to the development and implementation of long-lasting, economically successful solutions.
Focus on users
The success of your digital solution depends largely on its acceptance by stakeholders – all stakeholders, to be precise. To ensure that you bring tailor-made solutions to market, we focus on the needs of your target groups. Through workshops and co-creation sessions, we help you quickly validate ideas using iteratively developed prototypes.
Data-driven decisions
You should not make important decisions about your product based on gut feeling. That is why we rely on modern analysis methods to gain data-based insights for you, enabling you to make informed decisions. To do this, we combine classic empirical research methods with AI-based approaches.
Our services for you through the steps of software engineering
Mastering complex systems
Traditional software engineering is being challenged by the development of complex systems, such as digital ecosystems, which require innovative business models and advanced methods. Fraunhofer IESE supports companies in creating such ecosystems through specialized solutions and training courses to help them realize their full potential.
Solving difficult design decisions with AI
User-centered design is crucial for the acceptance of software-intensive products. User experience encompasses more than just the design of the user interface; it shapes the architecture of the product and influences its implementation. Fraunhofer IESE enables AI-supported automation of user tests to make design decisions more efficiently and improve the user experience through shorter iteration cycles and reduced error costs.
From idea to innovation: Software engineering as the key to success
Software engineering is crucial for the transition from idea to innovation by integrating complex processes such as requirements engineering and user experience design. Fraunhofer IESE supports this process with methods for digital innovation, agile development approaches, and AI-supported user tests to create products with real added value and a positive user experience.
We support you in overcoming your challenges
We develop customized solutions, work with state-of-the-art technology, and are independent and neutral.
Benefit from our experience!