Designing Technology for an Aging Population

Designing Technology for an Aging Population

The population of the developed world is aging.  Most websites, apps, and digital devices are used by adults aged 50+ as well as by younger adults, so they should be designed accordingly.  This talk, based on the presenter’s recent book, presents age-related factors that affect older adults’ ability to use digital technology, as well as design guidelines that reflect older adults’ highly varied capabilities, usage patterns, and preferences.  Features:

• demographics of users of digital technology, by age,
• age-related factors affecting ability to use computers and online services,
• common design problems that decrease usability for older adults,
• design guidelines that can help designers avoid these common pitfalls.

Entry Level UX Strategy
Location: Kierland 4A Date: June 25, 2019 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jeff Johnson