Umarèll Experience: Designing for a Senior User Base
summary
Provides a seven-point practical kit for designing mobile interfaces for older adults, turning findings from volunteer smartphone literacy courses (audio snippets and field notes since 2016) into concrete rules: one task at a time, longer time limits, explicit labels, avoid hidden gestures, use clear discoverability and progressive disclosure. Notes real-world constraints—shared/outdated devices, touchscreens used physically, poor icon literacy, fear of scams—and recommends tools like Next Billion Users cards, accessibility checklists, and Simple Mode to create repeatable, usable designs.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:55Designing for seniors
- 5:24Direct senior experience
- 10:28Digital behavior
- 14:44Age vs skills
- 18:177 design principles
- 24:40Accessibility & simplicity
- 28:37Q&A
- 31:07Best practices & apps
- 33:58Resources & closing
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