Inclusive Design: Digital Accessibility for Seniors on Smart Devices

  • Mariana da Silva Módolo IFES
  • Igor Henrique Pizetta IFES
  • Lucas Poubel T. do Carmo IFES
  • Rafael Silva Guimarães IFES

Abstract


This work developed inclusive interfaces for mobile devices and smartwatches, focusing on accessibility for elderly users. The research applied Universal Design principles, optimizing color, typography, and icons to enhance usability and clarity, resulting in a more accessible and functional digital experience.

Keywords: Inclusive Design, Accessibility, Usability, Smart devices

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Published
2024-11-27
MÓDOLO, Mariana da Silva; PIZETTA, Igor Henrique; DO CARMO, Lucas Poubel T.; GUIMARÃES, Rafael Silva. Inclusive Design: Digital Accessibility for Seniors on Smart Devices. In: LATIN AMERICAN CONGRESS ON FREE SOFTWARE AND OPEN TECHNOLOGIES (LATINOWARE), 21. , 2024, Foz do Iguaçu/PR. Anais [...]. Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação, 2024 . p. 432-435. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/latinoware.2024.245738.