Development of Cultural Design Guidelines for Mobile Learning Applications for Creative Industry Communities

Abstract

A minimal study bridges mobile learning with creative industries, particularly for its usability. The cultural factors in mobile apps for creative industries can be embedded in future learning technologies development. Therefore, this study investigates the current need for cultural design elements in developing mobile learning applications for the creative industry community. Achieving a good usability level for mobile learning applications is vital in equipping the community with digital literacy. The lack of cultural design elements informs in development of design guidelines for mobile apps for creative industries. This study uses the Fuzzy Delphi Method to examine the expert agreement on the need for cultural design elements in developing design guidelines. The results show that cultural design elements guidelines are needed in developing mobile learning applications. The elements identified for the design guidelines are Suitable Content for Local Culture, Language Usage, and The Local Philosophy Has Local Culture Value.