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Infigura, an Integrated Design Tool

Exploiting Semantics and Patterns for Web Development

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Computer-Aided Design of User Interfaces IV

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This paper presents a tool for the computer-supported design of website interaction structures and interfaces. The InFigura tool incorporates user experience patterns and prototyping. It enables interdisciplinary cooperation. This allows easier and faster development of high-quality websites.

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Tiedtke, T., Krach, T., Märtin, C. (2005). Infigura, an Integrated Design Tool. In: Jacob, R.J., Limbourg, Q., Vanderdonckt, J. (eds) Computer-Aided Design of User Interfaces IV. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3304-4_14

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