Challenges and solutions in
localized UX design
Localized UX design is the discipline focused on systematizing these differences, so that websites have a local look and feel no matter where users are viewing them. In essence, a localized website will have a user interface that smoothly sends readers where they want to go, even if they don’t know it themselves. For optimal localized UX design, there are a number of things you need to consider. Fortunately, FLOW can accompany you on the journey of kickboxing the following must-haves:
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Language
Translating content into local languages means thinking about tone, style, and idiomatic expressions as well as pure language translation, so as to ensure it resonates with the target audience.
Cultural sensitivity
Recognizing cultural differences that affect design preferences, such as color, imagery, and symbols, to avoid misunderstandings or offense. For example, black and white are often avoided in Chinese design and using them should be a conscious fully aware decision. Similarly, red is a classical choice in design in the China-influenced world.
User behavior
Researching how different user groups interact with technology, which can vary based on cultural norms and daily practices. It may be that your users flit between pages and keep them all open at once, or it could be that your users are more focused, reading right the way to the end.
Legal and regulatory compliance
Adhering to local laws and regulations related to data protection, accessibility, and digital content. While IP protection may be tight in some domains, in others, anything goes.
Design aesthetics
Adapting visual design elements to reflect local tastes. This might include modifying layouts, fonts, and graphic styles. Do your readers follow a page from top-right to bottom-right, or are they attracted to content on the left first?
Localization testing
Conducting user testing in the local context helps to ensure that your website’s design meets user needs in the best possible way.
Adaptive interfaces
Designing flexible interfaces can change based on the user’s locale, and this kind of flexibility can help to enhance usability.
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