Embedded graphical user interface (GUI) design has long been a challenge for engineers, especially those supporting other developers. This article explores how GUI Guider has helped simplify development, reduce errors, and accelerate delivery of polished UIs, all with a tool built for real-world embedded needs.
Embedded graphical user interface (GUI) design has long been a challenge for engineers, especially those supporting other developers. This article explores how GUI Guider has helped simplify development, reduce errors, and accelerate delivery of polished UIs, all with a tool built for real-world embedded needs.
That was the case—until GUI Guider entered the picture.
In the early stages of GUI development, engineers had to manually code every element. Widgets, screen redraws, touch input—everything was built from scratch. Each small change required recompiling and flashing the board, making the process slow, repetitive, and frustrating. Even with powerful microcontrollers (MCUs), the absence of a streamlined GUI workflow often became a bottleneck.
Even with powerful microcontrollers (MCUs), the lack of a streamlined GUI workflow often became a bottleneck.
When NXP introduced GUI Guider, it immediately caught the attention of embedded developers. As a free visual design tool built on the Light and Versatile Graphics Library (LVGL) and supporting NXP's full range of edge processors, GUI Guider offered a promising solution—and it delivered.
Engineers began using it for internal projects and quickly saw the benefits. Development became faster, code cleaner, and teams more satisfied with the results.
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GUI Guider's drag and drop visual interface eliminated the need for repetitive coding, streamlining the entire GUI development process. Instead of writing boilerplate code for buttons, sliders and charts, developers could:
This approach proved especially helpful for cross-functional teams, allowing non-embedded experts to contribute to UI design without writing a single line of code.
One of GUI Guider's standout features is its seamless integration with NXP's toolchain. It generates LVGL-based C code that plugs directly into:
It also supports custom code injection, enabling developers to add logic without worrying about overwriting during updates.
GUI Guider is optimized for embedded systems, making it suitable for everything from industrial controllers to consumer devices. Key features include:
It's not just about aesthetics—it's about performance on real hardware.
Across dozens of teams building GUIs for embedded systems, many started with the same frustrations: slow development, hard-to-maintain code, and limited design flexibility.
GUI Guider changed that. It's more than a tool—it's a complete workflow that empowers developers to build better interfaces, faster. Whether working solo or in a large team, GUI Guider helps focus on what matters most: delivering a great user experience.
For those working on embedded projects, GUI Guider is a must-try solution.
Miguel Mendoza is an Electronic Engineer from UAG University. Since joining NXP, Miguel has transitioned into a dynamic role where he has become a key contributor to the development of graphics demos, technical content creation, and customer support across a wide range of projects, from startups to global companies. His journey at NXP has shaped him into a graphics expert, blending engineering precision with creative problem-solving.