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Learning Objectives

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Understand user diversity

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Accessibility and inclusivity

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Identify user personas

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Apply inclusive design principles

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People of all ages and abilities use technology

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But their needs can vary greatly

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For example, children might enjoy colorful and playful designs

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While seniors may need simple layouts with larger text

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When we design apps, websites or devices

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It's important to consider accessibility and inclusivity

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Accessibility means making designs usable for everyone

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Including people with disabilities

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Inclusivity ensures we think about people from different backgrounds, ages, and abilities

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One way to design for diverse users is by creating user personas

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User personas are fictional characters based on real research

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They help us understand what different users need and want

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Here's an example

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Meet Maria

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She's 75 years old and loves to read online

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But reading small text is difficult for her

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How could we design something that Maria would enjoy?

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By thinking about Maria's needs, we can design features like larger text sizes, voice controls, and simple navigation to make her experience better

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Now it's your turn

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Create a user persona for a unique character

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Think about their age, abilities, preferences, and challenges

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Then, design one feature that would help them

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Great job!

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By considering different user needs, we can make technology accessible and enjoyable for everyone