App Content Analysis

Project Description:

Using app content analysis with most popular apps by speech therapy app developers vs. game app developers, we use a series of mobile game heuristics to analyze how mobile games have been used in the context of speech therapy.

Heuristics:

Broad rules for designing user interface

Usability

The design of controls and interfaces that allows users to interact with the app

Guidelines

GU1. Audio-visual Representation supports the game GU2. Screen layout is efficient and visually pleasing GU3. Device UI and game UI are used for their own purposes GU4. Indicators are visible GU5. The player understands the terminology GU6. Navigation is consistent, logical, and minimalist GU7. Control keys are consistent and follow standard conventions GU8. Game controls are convenient and flexible GU9. The game gives feedback on the player’s actions GU10. The player cannot make irreversible errors GU11. The player does not have to memorize things unnecessarily GU12. The game contains help

Mobility

The ease of using the app from the start to finish, and handle interruptions and surroundings

Guidelines

MO1. Audio-visual Representation supports the game MO2. The game accommodates with the surroundings MO3. Interruptions are handled reasonably

Playability

The ease of using the app from the start to finish, and handle interruptions and surroundings

Guidelines

GP1. The game provides clear goals or supports player-created goals GP2. The player sees the progress in the game and can compare the results GP3. The players are rewarded and rewards are meaningful GP4. The player is in control GP5. Challenge, strategy, and pace are in balance GP6. The first-time experience is encouraging GP7. The game story supports the gameplay and is meaningful GP8. There are no repetitive or boring tasks GP9. The players can express themselves GP10. The game supports different playing styles GP11. The game does not stagnate GP12. The game is consistent GP13. The game uses orthogonal unit differentiation GP14. The player does not lose any hard-won possessions

Methods:

• 25

  Apps

• 7

  Domain Areas

• 30

  Design Principles

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