Futuristic Dashboard GUI

**mrx23dot** · 31st January 2011, 15:03

How should I start creating dynamic futuristic GUI-s in Qt?
Like this:

Or like this Altia GUI demo:
http://www.altia.com/demos/red_dash/red_dash_v7c.zip

I've seen the following library, but it's anything but modern.
http://qwt.sourceforge.net/controlscreenshots.html

Should I do Photoshop/PNG slicing? Or OpenGL 2D?
I would like the best GUI for my customers, with short developing time.

(I've just started using Qt & already done a lot of searching)
Thanks,

**Lykurg** · 31st January 2011, 15:11

Have a look at Qt Quick.

**tbscope** · 31st January 2011, 18:38

You probably want to use some vector graphics like SVG.
And get a good artist. Controls only look outdated because they don't contain good graphics.

**mrx23dot** · 31st January 2011, 21:58

Hmm Qt Quick is definitely worth looking into. Thanks!

**marcvanriet** · 2nd February 2011, 11:42

I would like the best GUI for my customers, with short developing time.

Unlike popular belief, the - best - GUI doesn't mean the most astonishing or futuristic or weird or whatever GUI. The best one is the one that is easiest to use by your user, and which is self-explanatory. And if you want a short development time, stick with the standard or available controls.

A bit out of date, but still interesting : Interface Hall of Shame.

Best regards,
Marc