Prototype of a virtual user modeling software framework for inclusive design of consumer products and user interfaces

Authors:
Svetlana Matiouk;Markus Modzelewski;Yehya Mohamad;Michael Lawo;Pierre Kirisci;Patrick Klein;Antoinette Fennell
Affiliations:
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT, Sankt Augustin, Germany;University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany;Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT, Sankt Augustin, Germany;University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany;University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany;University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany;NCBI Centre for Inclusive Technology, Dublin 9, Ireland
Venue:
UAHCI'13 Proceedings of the 7th international conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction: design methods, tools, and interaction techniques for eInclusion - Volume Part I
Year:
2013

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Abstract

The recent developments in technology inspire designers and engineers in creating more and more sophisticated and smart consumer products. However, the most ingenious device in the world will fail, if its users are not able to access the mastermind it provides. How can we best support product creators in the thorny task of inclusive design? In this paper a prototypic realization of a virtual user modeling framework to support designers in creating more inclusive products following the phase-based product development process is presented. A qualitative usability survey evaluated the acceptance of the proposed end-user applications among designers and the effectiveness of the recommendations-driven support --- the paper provides insights.