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Recommendations for Age-Appropriate Mobile Application Design.

Alireza Darvishy1, Hans-Peter Hutter1

  • 1Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 7, 2017
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This study offers ten design recommendations to make mobile applications more accessible for older adults. These guidelines aim to remove barriers, improving usability for the elderly generation.

Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Gerontology
  • Mobile Application Design

Background:

  • Older adults face significant barriers to using mobile applications.
  • Current mobile app design often neglects the specific needs of the elderly.
  • Assistive technologies also require age-appropriate design considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and recommend strategies for eliminating barriers in mobile application usage for older generations.
  • To establish ten key areas of age-appropriate mobile application design.
  • To enhance the accessibility of mobile applications, including assistive ones, for elderly users.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on mobile usability and gerontology.
  • Analysis of common barriers encountered by older adults with mobile technology.
Keywords:
Usabilityaccessibilityapp(s) and app designolder adult(s)recommendationsuser-centered design

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  • Development of a framework with ten age-appropriate design principles.

    • Main Results:

    • Ten distinct areas of age-appropriate application design have been identified.
    • Specific recommendations are provided for each design area to reduce user barriers.
    • The proposed design principles address cognitive, physical, and sensory needs of older users.

    Conclusions:

    • Implementing these ten design recommendations can significantly improve mobile application accessibility for older adults.
    • Accessible design for the elderly is crucial for digital inclusion and independence.
    • Future mobile application development should prioritize age-inclusive design principles.