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In this paper, a method-mix (cultural dimensions, intercultural variables, user interface characteristics and human machine interaction (HMI) dimensions) for intercultural user interface design (IUID) is explained and discussed based on application examples. These examples elucidate why and how cultural aspects play a role in HMI design and usability/UX engineering. Implications for the consideration of variables such as speed and frequency of information/interaction for dialogue design in the cultural context are also added. The readers are sensitized to the challenges of intercultural usability/UX engineering and intercultural HMI design and will be equipped with methodological knowledge relevant to the derivation of design recommendations for user interface design for and in their desired cultural contexts.
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Heimgärtner, R. (2020). Towards a Toolbox for the Development of Intercultural User Interfaces. In: Ahram, T., Taiar, R., Colson, S., Choplin, A. (eds) Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies. IHIET 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1018. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25629-6_62
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