Applying User Interface Design Process Model for a Mobile Community Project for the Deaf

Authors

  • Chui-Yin Wong Multimedia University
  • Chee Weng Khong Multimedia University
  • Harold Thwaites Multimedia University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v2i4.669

Keywords:

online community, mobile, deaf, design process model, design methods, human factors techniques, interface design

Abstract


The advancement of mobile communication technologies has created a new form of social network for communities to communicate and share similar interests via the mobile platform. Given the fact that Malaysia is a fast-paced developing nation with a relatively low computer-Internet penetration, and high mobile network growth, there are desirable needs for disabled communities to leverage a mobile social network to enhance relationships for better communication in their daily lives. We designed DHearT, a mobile social network for hearing impaired users in Malaysia to bridge the communication gap between the deaf and hearing groups. This paper illustrates and discusses the user interface design process model with its design methods and human factors techniques for a mobile community project for the deaf, namely DHearT.

Author Biographies

Chui-Yin Wong, Multimedia University

Industrial R&D Liaison cum Lecturer, Interface Design Department, Faculty of Creative Multimedia, Multimedia University

Chee Weng Khong, Multimedia University

Head of Interface Design Department, Assoc. Dean (R&D and Commercialisation)

Harold Thwaites, Multimedia University

Associate Professor, Dean of Faculty of Creative Multimedia, Multimedia University

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Published

2008-09-30

How to Cite

Wong, C.-Y., Khong, C. W., & Thwaites, H. (2008). Applying User Interface Design Process Model for a Mobile Community Project for the Deaf. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 2(4), pp. 30–37. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v2i4.669

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2008)

Section

Special Focus Papers

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