The XMF graphical user interface drew praise from the judges.
The XMF Workflow sold by Fujifilm has been awarded Japan’s ‘Good Design Award’ for 2012. XMF was originally released in 2007, and has been expanded and upgraded. Today there are more than 3500 installations worldwide. The workflow solution now consists of XMF Workflow (for managing digital print and plate production) and XMF Remote (the web-based system for remote job submission and approval), with the system being configurable to meet a wide range of requirements. FFEI, the UK pre-press software and hardware developer, was instrumental in writing XMF.
One of the awards judges commented: ‘The objective of this workflow system is to streamline the print process. The major reason for winning the award is its system and user interface, designed for efficient operation by various types of users involved, such as clients who order print jobs, designers who create materials, and operators in printing company, etc. Its simple and functional user interface design is a good example of the industrial user interface of the future.’
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