Use Model for a User Centred Design in Multidisciplinary Teams

Area of Science:

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Software Engineering
• Accessibility Research

Background:

• The Prosperity4All infrastructure aims to serve a diverse user base.
• Designing inclusive digital services requires understanding varied user needs.
• Existing development practices may not fully account for user diversity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Use Model as a tool for developers.
• To guide the design of the Prosperity4All infrastructure with user diversity in mind.
• To promote the consideration of all user groups during development.

Main Methods:

• Defining user groups relevant to the Prosperity4All infrastructure.
• Developing a structured Use Model framework.
• Integrating the Use Model into the development lifecycle.

Main Results:

• The Use Model successfully identifies key user segments.
• Developers gain a structured approach to consider user diversity.
• The model facilitates a more inclusive design process.

Conclusions:

• The Use Model is an effective tool for fostering inclusive infrastructure development.
• Embracing user diversity through models like this enhances product usability.
• Continued application of the Use Model will improve accessibility in digital services.