Designing Displays for Older Adults

Informationen zum Autor Anne McLaughlin, Richard Pak Klappentext A distillation of decades of published research, this book is a primer on age-related changes in cognition, perception, and behavior organized into meaningful principles that improve understanding. It explores the complex set of mental and physical changes that occur during aging and that can affect technology acceptance, adoption, interaction, safety, and satisfaction. The authors open the way for designing with an understanding of these changes that results in better products and systems for users in all life stages. Zusammenfassung A primer on age-related changes in cognition, perception, and behavior organized into meaningful principles that improve understanding. It explores the complex set of mental and physical changes that occur during aging and that can affect technology acceptance, adoption, interaction, safety, and satisfaction. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Vision. Hearing. Cognition. Movement. Older Adults in the User-Centered Design Process. Preface to Usability Evaluations and Redesigns. Integrative Example: Mobile Phone. Integrative Example: Set Top Box. Integrative Example: Home Medical Device. Integrative Example: Automobile Displays. Conclusion.

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• Authors: Anne McLaughlin, Anne (North Carolina State University Mclaughlin, Anne Pak Mclaughlin, McLaughlin Anne, Richard Pak, Richard (Clemson University Pak, Richard Mclaughlin Pak, Pak Richard
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.12.2010
• EAN: 9781439801390
• ISBN: 978-1-4398-0139-0
• No. of pages: 212
• Series: Human Factors and Aging Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology, Age groups: the elderly, Age groups: the elderly / old age