Abstract
It is known that the adoption of user-centred design processes can lead to more universally accessible products and services. However, the most frequently cited approach to user-centred design, i.e. participatory design, can be both problematic and expensive to implement., particularly over the difficulty of finding and recruiting suitable participants. Simulation aids offer a potentially cost-effective replacement or complement to participatory design. This paper examines a number of the issues associated with the use of simulation aids when designing for Universal Access. It concludes that simulation aids can play an effective role, but need to be used with due consideration over what insights they provide.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Design and Development Methods for Universal Access : 8th International Conference, UAHCI 2014, Held as Part of HCI International 2014, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, June 22-27, 2014, Proceedings, Part I |
Editors | Stephanidis Constantine , Antona Margherita |
Volume | 8513 |
Publisher | Springer |
Publication date | 2014 |
Pages | 54-63 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-07436-8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-07437-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | 16th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI 2014) - Heraklion, Crete, Greece Duration: 22 Jun 2014 → 27 Jun 2014 http://www.hcii2014.org/ |
Conference
Conference | 16th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI 2014) |
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Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Heraklion, Crete |
Period | 22/06/2014 → 27/06/2014 |
Internet address |
Series | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
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ISSN | 0302-9743 |
Keywords
- Computer Science (all)
- Theoretical Computer Science
- impairments
- simulation
- universal access
- User-centred design
- Artificial intelligence
- Computer science
- Computers
- Participatory design
- Products and services
- Universal access
- User centred design
- Human computer interaction