Essays about: "evaluation of inclusive design"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words evaluation of inclusive design.

  1. 1. Accessibility in Social Media : Facebook and the Older Adult

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Angie Jeansson Hall; Arshed Al-Hadeethi; Jenny Gustafsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Older Social Media Users; Heuristic Evaluation; Inclusive Design; WCAG Compliance; Digital Exclusion; Facebook Usability; User Study;

    Abstract : In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the percentage of seniors using social media, yet few studies have been conducted to understand the challenges underlying social network utilisation by seniors. By understanding what motivates seniors to use social media, the difficulties they encounter while using them and what would be an inclusive social media from their perspective is paramount for designing inclusive user interfaces that suit this growing population. READ MORE

  3. 2. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
    Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

  4. 3. Digging Deeper: Exploring Roads to Inclusive Development Through Mine Closure Policy and Practices in the Dominican Republic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Bianca Terrero Vega; [2023]
    Keywords : mine closure; inclusive development; mineral governance; community engagement; energy transition metals; just transitions.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Mining operations have significant environmental and social impacts, including ecosystem fragmentation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social issues such as low wages and unsafe working conditions. Despite these negative effects, mining plays a crucial role in the transition to low-carbon technologies and the demand for energy transition minerals is expected to surge. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring cross-sector collaboration for environmentally sustainable urban development: lessons learned from Västra Hamnen and Sege Park in Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Iuliia Shamsutdinova; Tamara Ritter; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable urban development; Public sector; Private sector; Third sector; Organizational structures; Cross-sector collaboration; Cross-sector communication; Environmental sustainability; Community governance; Enablers.;

    Abstract : Sustainable urbanization is crucial for the Agenda 2030. The purpose of this study is to provide insights into how organizational structures of public institutions can be optimized for sustainable urban development.  This study utilizes an explorative research design. READ MORE

  6. 5. The new Soundforest - The role of lighting in inclusive interactive museum installations

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Ines Bartl; [2023]
    Keywords : light installation; interactive light; immersivness; inclusive design;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on creating an interactive installation as immersive experience for hearing-impaired user. To date, little research has been conducted especially on interactive (sound) installation for impaired visitors, particularly these visitors with hearing impairments or who are hard-of hearing. READ MORE