The graphical user interface design software market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The graphical user interface design software market has expanded quickly in recent years. It will grow from $27.22 billion in 2024 to $30.89 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%.
This increase is due to efforts to simplify user interfaces, the rise of mobile platforms, the widespread use of touchscreens, greater internet connectivity, and the standardization of UI components.
The graphical user interface design software market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The graphical user interface design software market is expected to grow rapidly, reaching $50.65 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 13.2%.
Factors driving this growth include augmented reality interfaces, voice-controlled designs, cross-platform compatibility, personalization, and accessibility features. Trends include gesture-based interactions, design collaboration tools, 3D elements integration, and sustainability-focused design practices.
The growing adoption of mobile applications is expected to drive the graphical user interface design software market. The increasing use of mobile apps is fueled by the accessibility of smartphones and improved internet infrastructure. Graphical user interface (GUI) design software helps create user-friendly interfaces for mobile apps. In January 2024, Business Of Apps reported that global app downloads reached 148.2 billion in 2023, a 3.9% increase from the previous year. As mobile apps continue to grow, so does the demand for GUI design software.
The graphical user interface design software market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Cloud-Based, On-Premises
2) By Application: Web Design, Mobile Application Design, Game Design, Other Applications
3) By Vertical: Information Technology (IT) And Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Banking Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI), Automotive, Medical And Healthcare, Media And Entertainment, Others Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Cloud-Based: Saas-Based Gui Design Tools, Web-Based Prototyping And Wireframing Tools, Cloud-Integrated Ui or Ux Design Platforms, Collaborative Cloud Gui Design Tools, Cloud-Based Design Systems And Frameworks, Cloud-Hosted User Testing And Feedback Tools, Cloud-Based Interactive Design And Animation Software
2) By On-Premises: Desktop-Based Gui Design Software, Ui Or Ux Prototyping And Wireframing Tools, On-Premises Design Systems, User Interface Design Software For Mobile And Web Apps, Software For Interactive Ui Design, On-Premises Vector Graphic Design Tools, Animation And Transition Design Software
Prominent businesses in the graphical user interface design software market are concentrating on the production of cutting-edge solutions, such as top-tier editing suites, for the fabrication of embedded graphical user interfaces (GUIs). A principal editing suite signifies the epitome of characteristics, proficiency, and novelty in its industry. For example, in January 2022, USA's Altia Inc., a software firm, introduced Altia Design 13.3 that incorporates new features like controllable scene nodes, combined timelines, blend animations, and adaptable layout. These augmentations strengthen GUI design competencies in the respective market. It simplifies workflow, magnifies customization, and heightens efficiency, aptly serving pivotal sectors like in-vehicle entertainment systems and extending GUI prospects across various sectors.
Major companies operating in the graphical user interface design software market are:
• Adobe Inc.
• Autodesk Inc.
• Canva
• Figma Inc.
• Altium Limited
• Corel Corporation
• Webflow Inc.
• Extron Electronics
• Serif Ltd.
• InVisionApp Inc.
• Sketch B.V.
• Gimp
• Pixlr Pte Ltd.
• Zeplin Inc.
• Marvel Prototyping Ltd.
• Framer Inc.
• Balsamiq Studios LLC
• Pidoco GmbH
• PROTOIO Inc.
• Caretta Software Ltd.
• Lunacy Inc.
• Krita
• Altia Inc.
• Justinmind
• Mockplus Technology Co. Ltd.
• Axure Software Solutions Inc.
• Crank Software Inc.
• Macromedia Inc.
• Origami Studio
• Vectr Labs Inc.
North America was the largest region in the graphical user interface design software market in 2023. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the graphical user interface design software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.