Ageism in Design: Accessibility Without User Experience?

Abstract We investigated the perceptions of young computing science students about older people with regard to computer-based systems. Participants were shown a picture either an old or woman man and asked assess that persons computer literacy suggest appropriate design aspects for them. The goal this study was see if biases against their perceived extend systems results draw on 216 questionnaires from in first year Information Communications Technology (ICT) studies at Austrian university applied sciences. Mixed methods used explore differences between needs younger people, how these relate components user experience accessibility. show mentioned differ greatly those younger. Whereas many could be considered valuable desirable are mentioned, focus is accessibility usability, almost exclusion desirable. Regarding accessibility, despite lack expertise, like large fonts. This concerning, as future will designed by today. These may influence whether acceptable hence benefit