Before I became a mom, I always wanted the new cool gadget, the latest version on my cell phone. I am sure this is the same for many people because of the minor changes that make it function slightly better. However, many gadgets are slowly making changes to overcome the barriers worldwide. In my previous post, I mentioned a bit about the inclusions of technology and that it is only accessible to a few folks worldwide, including those who face obstacles or barriers that will limit their ability when using a specific technology.
"It's a process that starts with the people you're designing for and ends with new solutions that are tailor-made to suit their needs. Human-centered design (HCD) is all about building a deep empathy with the people you're designing for; generating tons of ideas; building a bunch of prototypes; sharing what you've made with the people you're designing for, and eventually putting your innovative new solution out in the world." (Wolske, 2020) The features and applications in most technology are accessible using voice features or biometric features. For example, laptops and tablets can read to you or type up your essay without you lifting a finger. And biometric features allow users to lock and unlock technical devices utilizing the aspect of their biology.
This design helps those with paralytic disabilities in many ways without feeling different. I take these features for granted because they benefit me as a single mom with my hands tied to cleaning, cooking, and chasing the little one. "When you understand the people you're trying to reach and then design from their perspective, not only will you arrive at unexpected answers, but you'll come up with ideas that they'll embrace." (IDEO.org, 2015)
This design helps those with paralytic disabilities in many ways without feeling different. I take these features for granted because they benefit me as a single mom with my hands tied to cleaning, cooking, and chasing the little one. "When you understand the people you're trying to reach and then design from their perspective, not only will you arrive at unexpected answers, but you'll come up with ideas that they'll embrace." (IDEO.org, 2015)
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IDEO.org. “What Is Human Centered Design?” Www.youtube.com, 11 Dec. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=musmgKEPY2o.
Wolske,
M. (2020, October 7). A Person-Centered Guide to Demystifying Technology:
Working . Retrieved November 27, 2022, from https://doi.org/10.21900/wd.7.
I can relate to what you said about prior to being parents it's all about having the best of the best whether that better our quality of life. I think sometimes it takes longer for a product to change because some companies are thinking more about profits rather than providing an end product the benefits people.
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