Chapter Conclusion

Working Hypothesis:

If Felton’s Tech Squad could provide resources that support the aging through an accessible website, then aging people could improve their digital literacy and benefit from web services.

Conclusion:

Chapter 2 dives into the research process of the overall project in order to gain a better understanding of the problem as a result support the development of a solution. The overall research found that one of the most important aspects when it comes to accessibility with an aging user is effective methods of navigation. Additionally, the research has outlined the necessary steps when it comes to developing a design solution.

Chapter Three

Proposed Solution:

Project Parameters:

To design Felton Tech Squad’s website to be more accessible to older adults and serve as their gateway to supportive resources as well as to the digital world overall.

• Primary focus on accessibilit • Follow guidelines from resources such as the W3C and Section 508 Compliance • An effective way for users to navigate • Overall, design an effective user experience

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Inspirations

Pros:

• Establishes a professional look through visual hierarchy • Helpful images • Various text sizes for headings/subheadings • Menu minimizes confusion

Cons:

• Search bar may be hard to find for unfamiliar users

Comparative Analysis:

Pros:

• Accessible • Provides Google Translate • Establishes Visual Hierarchy • Contrast in Colors

Cons:

• Text heavy • Looks intimidating to users • Navigation is difficult

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Comparative Analysis:

Pros:

• Contrast in color • Helpful navigation bar • Great amount of services and resources

Cons:

• Text may be too small for older adults • No contrast in scale of text • No menu

Pros:

• Large text • Large navigation bar • Phone number for support is provided right away • Buttons/clickable elements are clearly communicated

Cons:

• Lack of contrast in text within the body • Missing search bar

Comparative Analysis:

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Mapping Matrix:

Effective

Target Area

Accessible

Ineffective

Early Concept:

• Concept Tech Squad Website • Created a separate menu • Provide resources in one section • Contrast the background • Might not be a realistic possibility • Would mean changing entire website’s navigation