Our Research Questions
The collaboration aims to answer following questions
Barriers in virtual shopping experiences
What specific challenges and barriers do users with visual and auditory impairments face when navigating virtual shopping experiences?
Optimizing virtual shopping experiences for inclusivity
Which aspects of virtual shopping experiences present significant challenges and demand new research and innovation to foster a sense of belonging and enhance the presence and immersion for users with visual and auditory impairments?
Enhancing accessibility in virtual shopping environments
What new designs should be introduced to solved identified challenges to improve accessibility for users with visual and auditory disabilities?
Impact of accessible design on user engagement
What are the effects of implementing accessible design on immersion, presence, usability, user experience, and user engagement in virtual shopping experience for users with visual and auditory disabilities?
Our Research Objectives
The key objective with this research is to identify design practices that promote inclusivity
Inclusivity challenges and opportunities in virtual shopping experience
Conduct a detailed study to identify and understand the unique challenges and opportunities for enhancing inclusivity in virtual shopping environments, emphasizing users with visual and auditory disabilities
Accessible design prototypes and experiments
Design and conduct research experiments and develop prototypes for virtual shopping experiences that demonstrate the application of accessible design principles for users with visual and auditory disabilities
Actionable insights for inclusive virtual shopping experience
Generate actionable insights and findings to enhance virtual shopping experiences, ensuring these experiences are inclusive, foster a sense of belonging, and provide an equitable shopping experience for people with visual and auditory disabilities
Developing guidelines for disability-friendly virtual shopping experience
Create comprehensive guidelines and best practices for developing disability-friendly virtual shopping experience, tailored to meet the specific needs for users with visual and auditory disabilities