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The interface design applied in a system can be a crucial factor to the success level of the user experience, which has as its goal to guarantee the satisfaction while using a determined system. This article continues the work presented at “Mobile Application Oriented to Packaging Sustainability” (Marques and Rodrigues 2021). The creation of a simple categorised system to classify different packaging types according to how sustainable they are is presented based on all the research done previously. The purpose of this project is to simplify the theme and make it available to the general public through the proposed mobile application. The methodology applied in the project is called “User Centred Design” (UCD). Series of UX methods and its results are available in order to validate the system. The final product is a functional prototype ready to be developed in terms of coding. An initial validation of the interface is also approached. The application shows significant potential for positive environmental impacts through its purpose.
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Marques Junior, S.E., Rodrigues, R.P.C. (2023). Interface Design of a Mobile Application Oriented to Packaging Sustainability. In: Martins, N., Brandão, D. (eds) Advances in Design and Digital Communication III. DIGICOM 2022. Springer Series in Design and Innovation , vol 27. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20364-0_16
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