Software Design & Development

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Assignment

Assignment
Table of Contents
Software Design & Development..........................................................................................................2
Blind/Visually Impaired Clients........................................................................................................2
Limited/Poor Hand Coordination......................................................................................................2
Comparison & Discussion with other Students..................................................................................2
Use of ICT for Green Computing..........................................................................................................3
Comparison & Discussion with other Students..................................................................................3
Projects & Processes..............................................................................................................................4
Building a Computer on a Production Line of Identical Computers..................................................4
Building a House in a Series of Identical Houses in Australia...........................................................4
Computer Upgrade – Windows 7 to Windows 10.............................................................................4
Upgrade of 120 Computers - Windows 7 to Windows 10.................................................................4
Comparison & Discussion with other Students..................................................................................4
References.............................................................................................................................................5
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Assignment
Software Design & Development
Blind/Visually Impaired Clients
The web sites and web applications shall be designed in such a manner that the alternate
stylesheets with larger font sizes can be applied by the users. The default point may also be
made a few points larger to enhance the readability of the text.
There are a number of eye disorders, such as Glaucoma, Cataracts, etc. that may lead to
deterioration of contrast sensitivity. The web applications shall therefore ensure higher
contrast between the elements to allow the visually impaired clients to utilize the site (Im and
Hwang, 2015). The web design shall aim for higher contrast for the clients that are colour
blind.
The separation of the shapes shall be done using the outlines to enhance the colours and
visual appeal (Zhou and Zhao, 2011). The use of speech recognition tools and software shall
be done in the web application design to allow the blind to utilize the application effectively.
The use of screen reading software, such as JAWS (Job Access with Speech) is done by the
visually impaired. The alt text from the images shall also be removed for better user
experience.
Limited/Poor Hand Coordination
Speech recognition software shall be integrated in the web applications to allow the clients
with limited or poor hand coordination to provide commands and instructions using their
speech. With the integration of any of such software, the commands will be given by the
clients verbally. This will lead to the overall enhancement of the user experience and will also
make it easier to access the application.
The use of focus while navigating the site shall also be included in the web design to assist
the clients with limited hand coordination. Videos have become a significant part of the web
portals in the present times. The videos shall have subtitles/caption to assist the clients that
are hearing impaired. The navigation and scrolling on the web application shall be
straightforward and simple.
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