The Ethnography Of Cultural Diversity Considerations Within Human Computer Interface Design

The emergence of strong Human Computer Interface design processes has positively impacted the growth and development of information system design and administration throughout the world. Associated with the development and standardization of user interface (UI) design guidelines is the determination of continued growth and development of web communication beyond the fundamental consideration of English speaking populations only. The position of this presentation will involve the ethnography of HCI as applied to a worldwide population with subsequent planning and preparation directed toward cultures in addition to English speaking HCI systems. Theories of diversity, learning paradigms, cultural mores, and attention to case studies will be discussed. A focus of recommendations to assist cultural diversity considerations as applied to web system design and management will be offered for a fully enhanced global application of HCI. The utilization aspect of Unicode compliant standards will further assist with the UI practices.