Mobile Application Design for Parenting Education Using User-Centered Design Method

Abstract

The development of digital technology has created opportunities for the use of mobile applications as accessible and flexible media for parenting education. However, many parents still experience difficulties in obtaining structured parenting information that meets their specific needs. This study aims to design a mobile parenting education application using the User-Centered Design (UCD) method with a qualitative descriptive approach. The research was conducted in Depok City and involved 25 respondents, consisting of parents, couples preparing for marriage, and child caregivers. Primary data were collected through interviews, field observations, questionnaires, and application prototype testing using Figma. The results indicate that the implementation of the UCD method successfully produced an application design that aligns with user needs, with a high level of acceptance in terms of attractiveness, perspicuity, efficiency, and dependability. The designed application is considered capable of improving access to digital parenting education. This study is expected to serve as a reference for the development of user-based mobile applications in the field of family education.