Community Embraces New Word Game at Mid-Year Play Day This past Sunday, families at Takoma Park’s Seventh Annual Mid-Year Play Day had the opportunity to experience OtherWordly for the first time. Our educational language game drew curious children and parents to our table throughout the afternoon. Words in Space Several children gathered around our iPads […]
Read moreDeveloping user-centered interfaces for increased accessibility.
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Problem
You need a web interface that is accessible to all types of users.
Solution
Use universal techniques for ease of navigation.
Discussion
Much has been written about human-computer interaction and the importance of the user interface. The overall key is to be “user-centered.” When designing your web site, imagine the experience of several users – from young students, to experienced web users, to the elderly. The interface must be immediately accessible for all visitors.
Key elements of a user-friendly interface include icons, buttons, knobs, and the “email this page” or “print this page” functions.