Age differences in smartphone menu item selection: the effects of menu patterns, icon background colours, and icon symbols.
Menu design includes elements such as patterns, depth and breadth, labelling, and structure, all impacting usability. With the rise of smartphones, many menu patterns have emerged, but icons now play a critical role, indicating that patterns alone don't determine usability. Previous research shows t...
| Publicado en: | Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 45; no. 7; pp. 1407 - 1431 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2026
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