Breaking down barriers : usability, accessibility and inclusive design /: usability, accessibility and inclusive design. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Pat Langdon, Jonathan Lazar, Ann Heylighen, Hua Dong, editors.
• Editors: Langdon, Patrick, 1961-; Lazar, Jonathan; Heylighen, Ann; Dong, Hua
• Other Names: Cambridge Workshop on UA and AT, 9th
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Breaking Down Barriers Between Disciplines; 1 Creating an Inclusive Architectural Intervention as a Research Space to Explore Community Well-being; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Addressing Suicide in Derry/Londonderry; 3 Our Future Foyle; 4 The Tale of the Whale; 5 Extending Inclusive Consultations Through Events; 6 Design Proposals; 7 Conclusions; References; 2 The Effect of Age and Gender on Task Performance in the Automobile; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Age and Gender Differences; 2 An Experimental Study; 2.1 Study Design and Procedure. 2.2 Results and Analysis2.2.1 Standard Wheel Position Variation; 2.2.2 Mean Number of Button Presses and Glances Per Task; 3 Discussion and Design Implications; 4 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 3 Introducing Assistive Technology and Universal Design Theory, Applications in Design Education; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Method; 3 Results; 4 Discussion; 5 Future Suggestions; Acknowledgements; References; 4 Exploring User Capability Data with Topological Data Analysis; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Background; 3 Methodology; 4 Results; 5 Discussion and Conclusion; References. 5 Enhancing the Fashion and Textile Design Process and Wearer ExperiencesAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Fashion Industry and Sustainability; 3 Wearer Behaviour, Emotion and Sensory Factors; 4 Design Thinking; 5 Applied Vibrotactile Systems; 6 Conclusions; References; Breaking Down Barriers Between Users, Designers and Developers; 6 Using Inclusive Design to Drive Usability Improvements Through to Implementation; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Case Study; 2 Develop a Proof-of-Concept Prototype; 2.1 Case Study; 3 Enable Stakeholders to Experience the Issue; 3.1 Case Study; 4 Quantify It. 4.1 Case Study5 Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; 7 Improving Pool Design: Interviewing Physically Impaired Architects; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Context; 3 Methodology; 4 Results; 5 Discussion; 6 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 8 Intelligent Support Technologies for Older People: An Analysis of Characteristics and Roles; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Terminology; 3 A Classification of Intelligent Support Technologies (ISTs) for Older People; 4 Conclusions; References; 9 Participatory Design Resulting in a â#x80;#x98;Do-It-Yourself Home Modificationâ#x80;#x99; Smartphone App; Abstract. 1 Introduction and Background2 Aims and Methods; 3 Participatory Action Research Sessions; 3.1 Workshop 1â#x80;#x94;Formulation of the Design Brief for the App; 3.2 Workshop 2â#x80;#x94;Feedback on Initial Framework for the DIYmodify App; 3.3 Workshop 3â#x80;#x94;Feedback on the User Interface for the App; 4 Beta Testing; 5 Conclusions; References; 10 Identifying Barriers to Usability: Smart Speaker Testing by Military Veterans with Mild Brain Injury and PTSD; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Smart Speakers: PTSD and Mild TBI; 3 Consumer Technology: Accessibility as a Fundamental Need; 4 Smart Speakers and Usability.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (xv, 286 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 617/.033; Engineering; Self-help devices for people with disabilities -- Congresses; People with disabilities -- Rehabilitation -- Technological innovations -- Congresses; Assistive computer technology -- Congresses; User interfaces (Computer systems) -- Congresses; Rehabilitation technology -- Congresses; Engineering design; Computer science; Rehabilitation; Citizenship; MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General; Assistive computer technology; People with disabilities -- Rehabilitation -- Technological innovations; Rehabilitation technology; Self-help devices for people with disabilities; User interfaces (Computer systems); Computers -- User Interfaces; Technology & Engineering -- Robotics; Medical -- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Political Science -- Civics & Citizenship; User interface design & usability; Robotics; Rehabilitation; Civil rights & citizenship; Technology & Engineering -- Industrial Design -- Product; Technical design; Electronic books; Conference papers and proceedings
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319750286; 3319750283
• Related ISBNs: 9783319750279; 3319750275
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 2, 2018).
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