Applying Human-Centered Design to the development of a software solution based on weather information

• João Silva UFRPE
• Tamires Silva UFRPE
• Marcos Lima UFRPE
• Ricardo Souza UFRPE

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wcama.2019.6425

Abstract

Incidents caused by precipitation (rains) such as flooding and landslides are recurrent in Brazilian cities. Such events usually result in result in material damage and threaten the lives of people residing in an area of risk. Weather and climate information, when accessed and shared timely through efficient communication channels, can help good decision-making by public agents and the general population. In this scenario, this paper presents an experience report about the application of the HCD (Human-Centered Design) process for the development of a software solution based on the use and exchange of weather and climate information between the public organizations and the population in the context of a Brazilian large city.

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