Human Computer Interaction Trends in Information Technology with a Focus on Accessibility and User-Centric Design
Keywords:
Human–Computer Interaction, Accessibility, User-Centric Design, Usability, Inclusive Design, Information Technology, HCI TrendsAbstract
Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) continues to evolve rapidly within information technology (IT), driven by increasing demands for accessibility, inclusive design and truly user-centric systems. This paper surveys current trends in HCI, with special emphasis on accessibility (e.g., for people with disabilities, older adults, and diverse ability levels) and user-centric design (including user-involvement, iterative design, personalization). It addresses ten structured sections: introduction, literature review (pre-2020), then sections on major trend domains, emerging technologies, accessibility frameworks, user-centric design methods, evaluation and metrics, challenges and ethical issues, and future directions. A diagram illustrates the interaction between user-centric design, accessibility and HCI. Two tables present (1) major HCI trends in IT and (2) comparison of user-centric design vs traditional design. Through this survey, the aim is to offer a concise yet comprehensive overview for researchers and practitioners focusing on designing IT systems that are both usable and inclusive.
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