What do seniors search for on the internet? What do they like to read and watch on the internet? What kind of information do they look for?
Within the Master Thesis EzNav – A Web browser for the elderly researchers are studying which topics seniors are searching for on the internet. Furthermore, they are designing a new mobile application to enable seniors to navigate the Web more easily. In order to do so, researchers interviewed several senior volunteers from COLABORAR, who helped them understand their favourite issues and what they want to know more about.
Then, each participant was asked to participate in an activity with paper prototypes: a usability test with mock-ups of icons and layouts. Researchers used this method to obtain feedback from the users regarding the layout and functionalities of the interfaces of the application of a browser for older adults.
The information will be used to create a browser specifically designed for older adults that matches their needs and expectations.