Adaptable interface model for intuitively learnable interfaces: an approach to address diversity in older users' capabilities

Authors

Gudur Raghavendra Reddy, Queensland University of Technology
Thea Blackler, Queensland University of Technology,
Vesna Popovic, Queensland University of Technology,
Doug Mahar, University of Sunshine Coast

Abstract

This study started with the aim to develop an approach that will help designers create interfaces that are more intuitive for older adults to use. Two objectives were set for this study: 1) to investigate one of the possible strategies for developing intuitive interfaces for older people; and 2) to investigate factors that could interfere with intuitive use. This paper briefly presents the outcome of the two experiments and how it has lead to the development of an adaptable interface design model that will help designers develop interfaces that are intuitive to learn and, over time, intuitive to use for users with diverse technology prior experience and cognitive abilities.

Keywords

Interaction design; intuitive use; inclusive design method; older adults; prior experience

Citation

Reddy, G., Blackler, T., Popovic, V., and Mahar, D. (2014) Adaptable interface model for intuitively learnable interfaces: an approach to address diversity in older users' capabilities, in Lim, Y., Niedderer, K., Redström, J., Stolterman, E. and Valtonen, A. (eds.), Design's Big Debates - DRS International Conference 2014, 16-19 June, Umeå, Sweden. https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/drs-conference-papers/drs2014/researchpapers/26