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In recent years there has been tremendous development in user interface, the way by which people interact with computer systems. A key feature that needs to be considered in user interface design is culture. Research has shown that adopting a culturally-tailored approach in user interface design is a better approach than the “One size fits all” methods, and results in increased user satisfaction and engagement. This paper examines and highlights the implications of incorporating unique cultural components, such as values, diet and perception, into the interface. A pilot study was conducted with 30 participants to examine the usability impact of a culturally tailored interface design application using two West African user groups, specifically Ghanaian and Nigerian communities living in Maryland, United State as a case study.
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Oladapo, H., Owusu, E., Chakraborty, J. (2021). Effects of Culturally Tailored User Interface Design. In: Ahram, T.Z., Falcão, C.S. (eds) Advances in Usability, User Experience, Wearable and Assistive Technology. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 275. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80091-8_100
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