Incorporating Cross-Cultural Design into the User Interface

This paper focuses on the significance of culturally tailored digital products for Arabic-speaking users, examining how cultural relevance influences user satisfaction and engagement. This research study aimed to provide guidelines for incorporating cross-cultural designs in interfaces for Arabic-speaking users. Utilizing Hofstede's cultural dimensions as a framework, the study employs A/B testing, surveys, and interviews to reveal the importance of cultural inclusivity in interface design. The finding of this research demonstrated that the ease of understanding and interaction with digital products varies for native Arabic speakers and that feature and functionality requirements differ based on users' nationality. This, in turn, highlighted the pivotal role of culturally adapted UI/UX in improving user experience, advocating for digital products that are both empathetic and inclusive. By emphasizing cultural considerations, this research contributes to the broader discourse on creating user-centric digital environments that resonate with a diverse global audience, aiming to enhance connectivity between brands and their diverse user bases.

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The International journal of Multimedia & Its Applications
Published
2024-10-28
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https://doi.org/10.5121/ijma.2024.16501
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2
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Design Education and Practice
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Incorporating Cross-Cultural Design into the User Interface

Damian Schofield, Bahareh Nejati, Ravi Teja Manchi
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The International journal of Multimedia & Its Applications
Design Education and Practice
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Incorporating Cross-Cultural Design into the User Interface

Damian Schofield, Bahareh Nejati, Ravi Teja Manchi
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Abstract

This paper focuses on the significance of culturally tailored digital products for Arabic-speaking users, examining how cultural relevance influences user satisfaction and engagement. This research study aimed to provide guidelines for incorporating cross-cultural designs in interfaces for Arabic-speaking users. Utilizing Hofstede's cultural dimensions as a framework, the study employs A/B testing, surveys, and interviews to reveal the importance of cultural inclusivity in interface design. The finding of this research demonstrated that the ease of understanding and interaction with digital products varies for native Arabic speakers and that feature and functionality requirements differ based on users' nationality. This, in turn, highlighted the pivotal role of culturally adapted UI/UX in improving user experience, advocating for digital products that are both empathetic and inclusive. By emphasizing cultural considerations, this research contributes to the broader discourse on creating user-centric digital environments that resonate with a diverse global audience, aiming to enhance connectivity between brands and their diverse user bases.

The International journal of Multimedia & Its ApplicationsVol. 16(5)
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Design Education and Practice
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