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An axiomatic method for cross cultural usability analysis

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Abstract

Cross cultural influences on usability should be investigated together with human cognition and perception, and the context of use. In practice, to reveal culture similarities is more important than differences. An axiomatic method for cross cultural usability analysis was proposed for tackling these issues. It was argued that usability problems related to human cognition and perception can be identified through the Independence Axiom, whereas the best design can be recognized through the Information Axiom with the domainspecific knowledge.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUsability and Internationalization
Subtitle of host publicationHCI and Culture - Second International Conference on Usability and Internationalization, UI-HCII 2007. Held as Part of HCI International 2007, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages355-364
Number of pages10
EditionPART 1
ISBN (Print)9783540732860
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2nd International Conference on Usability and Internationalization, UI-HCII 2007 - Beijing, China
Duration: 22 Jul 200727 Jul 2007

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
NumberPART 1
Volume4559 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Usability and Internationalization, UI-HCII 2007
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period22/07/0727/07/07

Keywords

  • Axiomatic design
  • Cross cultural usability
  • Culture similarities

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