Ergonomics of a software application (also: user-friendliness, usability) is crucial for the user acceptance. Whether an app catches on in the market can largely depend on ergonomics, on the design of UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience). That's why companies such as Amazon are constantly improving their UI/UX, Amazon has dozens (even: hundreds) of deploys every day (sic!) to improve the ergonomics of its application. The One-Click-Buy is a well-known example for a major improvement in ergonomics.

Google's developers go even one step further: They have se the goal of creating a standard for the design language. If the icons for printing, switching off, play, pause and so on are identical in all applications, this will make it easier for users to find their way around applications. This is the goal of Google's Material Icons.

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Sebastian Zang has cultivated a distinguished career in the IT industry, leading a wide range of software initiatives with a strong emphasis on automation and corporate growth. In his current role as Vice President Partners & Alliances at Beta Systems Software AG, he draws on his extensive expertise to spearhead global technological innovation. A graduate of Universität Passau, Sebastian brings a wealth of international experience, having worked across diverse markets and industries. In addition to his technical acumen, he is widely recognized for his thought leadership in areas such as automation, artificial intelligence, and business strategy.