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| author | Zida, Aurélien Djidjali, Mamoudou |
| author_facet | Zida, Aurélien Djidjali, Mamoudou |
| contents | <p>Low-literacy populations in Africa face significant barriers to accessing digital technologies effectively. A mixed-methods approach combining surveys (N=500), cognitive walkthroughs, and expert consultations was employed. User interface tests were conducted using a prototype evaluated through A/B testing. Users demonstrated clear preferences for intuitive icons over text labels, with 72% preferring visual cues over written instructions in tasks involving basic operations such as sending messages or browsing websites. User interfaces designed with low-literacy users in mind can significantly enhance digital literacy and engagement. Future research should focus on scalability and cost-effectiveness of the design principles identified, ensuring they are widely applicable across different regions in Africa.</p> |
| format | Recurso digital |
| id | zenodo_https___doi_org_10_5281_zenodo_18771472 |
| institution | Zenodo |
| language | eng |
| publishDate | 2003 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
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| spellingShingle | Designing User Interfaces for Low-Literacy Populations in Niger: A Technological Approach Zida, Aurélien Djidjali, Mamoudou African Cognitive Design Literacy Methodology User Interfaces <p>Low-literacy populations in Africa face significant barriers to accessing digital technologies effectively. A mixed-methods approach combining surveys (N=500), cognitive walkthroughs, and expert consultations was employed. User interface tests were conducted using a prototype evaluated through A/B testing. Users demonstrated clear preferences for intuitive icons over text labels, with 72% preferring visual cues over written instructions in tasks involving basic operations such as sending messages or browsing websites. User interfaces designed with low-literacy users in mind can significantly enhance digital literacy and engagement. Future research should focus on scalability and cost-effectiveness of the design principles identified, ensuring they are widely applicable across different regions in Africa.</p> |
| title | Designing User Interfaces for Low-Literacy Populations in Niger: A Technological Approach |
| topic | African Cognitive Design Literacy Methodology User Interfaces |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18771472 |