Diretrizes para inclusão no desenvolvimento de aplicativos Android

Guidelines for inclusion in Android app development

The core of app development is a well-designed process, and inclusivity should be the foundation upon which that core rests.

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Be a good communicator

Remember the three maxims of communication:

  • Accuracy: Transmit one piece of information at a time. As a general rule, each interaction should contain a single premise.
  • Economy: Use as few words or symbols as possible.
  • Relevance: Only convey information that is relevant to the user.

As a bonus, be recursive, always try to relay information more than once, and if you can do this using two different methods, even better. For example, think about how music apps show the album cover and name at the same time.

Don't sacrifice clarity for aesthetics

The opposite is also valid. Modern design tends towards abstract or minimalist symbols. They are aesthetically pleasing, but may not be informative. Your symbols must convey a clear message. A good practice when designing a new icon is to show it to someone without context and ask what it evokes.

Think classic icons like the Like button or speech bubble. Yes, they are minimalist, but they clearly convey what will happen if you touch them.

Expand your Q&A criteria

During the Q&A, you can hold focus groups with people from diverse backgrounds to test the app, allow them to share opinions openly, and record their conversations. The goal is not to hunt for bugs, but rather to have different people give feedback on the aesthetics and ease of use. Regular users are great for this type of activity.

Make a tutorial level

You know how modern video games use the first level to show the player how it works? Use the same principle and create a tutorial that starts as soon as you load the app, showing the user how it works. Additionally, help menus, reminders, tips, and digital manuals are great aids for less tech-savvy users.

We could write an entire book on how to be inclusive, but as I said at the beginning, it all comes down to one basic principle: be empathetic and build thinking around how others engage with your work.

Source: BairesDev

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