In terms of interface elements, one study surveyed users of different age groups, noting that certain tasks that adults disliked or found difficult, such as “hunting for things to click” and “animation and sound effects,” were things that young users enjoyed and found useful in their navigation. Similarly, things kids found difficult to use, like scrolling, search, and tabbed browsing were popular among older age groups.13 This is an important finding, as age and ability have a huge impact on the way information is organized. Take these demographic details into account when designing a
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