Culturally Inclusive Adaptive User Interface (CIAUI) Framework: Exploration of Plasticity of User Interface Design

Abstract

This paper presents a Culturally Inclusive Adaptive User Interface (CIAUI) Framework for developing Mobile Learning (M-Learning) and other mobile applications. The CIAUI Framework specifically incorporates the concepts of universal design aimed for culturally diverse users. This was derived as an outcome of a research project involving the design, analysis and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI)-based adaptive interface development, known as the “Mobile Academy”, using plasticity of user interface (UI) design techniques for culturally inclusive design. The CIAUI Framework, was one of the major and significant output of the research, which satisfied the broad requirement for cross-cultural usability. The framework was not only defined but a complete analysis was conducted. Its parameters, validation, examples of developing applications and indicated direction of further research are presented here. The principles of culturally inclusive design are finally reviewed.