Towards a theoretical framework for understanding Muslim-centered user interface design

Nasaruddin, Zan Azma and Hussin, Husnayati (2013) Towards a theoretical framework for understanding Muslim-centered user interface design. In: The 4th International Conference on Information & Communication Technology for the Muslim World (ICT4M), 25-27 Mar 2013, Rabat, Moroco.

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Abstract

User interface is a discipline which focuses on the principles of design and metaphor in the digital landscape. However, normally the development of user interface is standardized in order to cater compatibility. Some evidence indicate that the application of standardized solution pose problems to some ethnic groups. Hence, some researchers suggested that interface design should consider the cultural aspects. Although localization is adopted in some web designs, more insights is needed on culture-centered design. This study focuses on understanding the Islamic culture and interface design. As Muslims form a large proportion of the world population, and the percentage of Internet users among them is rising, it is imperative that a more suitable approach in interface design is explored. A framework of Muslim Centered User interface Design (MCUID) is proposed inspired from Culture- Centered Design. Several relevant theories are explored and used as a basis in the construction of the framework.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	450/30778
Uncontrolled Keywords:	HCI, metaphor, Culture Centered Design, interface icon, Islamic interface
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H61.8 Communication of information T Technology > T Technology (General) > T55.4 Industrial engineering.Management engineering. > T58.5 Information technology Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology
Depositing User:	PROF DR HUSNAYATI HUSSIN
Date Deposited:	14 Aug 2013 06:53
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2013 06:54
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/30778

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