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Contents 1 Overview 2 Universal Design 3 Accessibility 4 Designing for context 4.1 Cultural 4.2 Linguistic

Overview

When designing a user interface many aspects of human diversity must be taken into account. Depending on the purpose of the software, designer must take into account factors such as:

• Age
• Race
• Physical Attributes/Disabilities
• Educational Background
• Computer Expertise
• Geographical Location
• Cultural Background

Universal Design

Accessibility

Concerns Age , Physical Disabilities, Education, Language Barrier

Designing for context

Cultural

Linguistic