Lesson 1Date, Time, Number, and Form Input Ways for Each MarketThis part explain how date, time, number, money, and form input differ in Mexico, Germany, and Japan, and how to make strong, localized input patterns that cut down user trouble and data problems.
Date and time formats by marketNumber, money, and decimal separatorsName and address input patternsPhone, ID, and postal code formatsValidation and error handling rulesLesson 2Research Sources and Good References: How to Find Up-to-Date Market, Language, and Rule Info OnlineThis part show how to find trustworthy, fresh info on markets, languages, and rules, including official places, industry reports, and community knowledge, and how to check and write down sources for localization work.
Official stats and government sitesIndustry reports and payment studiesSchool and language referencesLocal news and professional networksChecking trust and newnessLesson 3Legal and Privacy Rules: Data Protection Laws, Consent Needs, Consumer Protection, and E-Commerce RulesThis part outline key legal and privacy needs in Mexico, Germany, and Japan, including data protection, consent, consumer rights, and e-commerce rules, and explain how they affect UX writing, flows, and technical localization choices.
Overview of data protection setupsConsent flows and cookie bannersConsumer rights and refund policiesE-commerce disclosures and receiptsWorking with legal and compliance teamsLesson 4Payment Likes and Local Connections: Common Gateways and Payment Flows in Mexico, Germany, and JapanThis part look at how users in Mexico, Germany, and Japan like to pay online, which gateways lead each market, how payment flows differ, and what localization managers must think about when connecting local providers and methods.
Key online payment methods in MexicoKey online payment methods in GermanyKey online payment methods in JapanDesigning localized checkout flowsRegulatory and fraud considerationsLesson 5Overview of Main Languages and Writing Systems: Mexican Spanish, German, Japanese (Kana and Kanji)This part introduce the main languages and writing systems in each market, including Mexican Spanish, German, and Japanese kana and kanji, and explain how script, spelling, and typography affect UI layout and content design.
Key traits of Mexican Spanish for UXKey traits of German for UXJapanese kana and kanji in interfacesLine breaking and text expansionFont, encoding, and readability issuesLesson 6Tone, Short Copy, and Voice Change per Market: Formality Levels, Politeness, Direct vs IndirectThis part cover how tone, voice, and short copy should change for each market, including formality levels, politeness ways, and likes for direct or indirect language in interfaces, support content, and marketing points.
Formality levels in Mexican Spanish UXFormality and directness in German UXPoliteness and indirectness in Japanese UXAdapting error and help messagesVoice guidelines for cross-market brandsLesson 7Making Short One-Paragraph Market Summaries for StakeholdersThis part teach you to put together complex research into short, one-paragraph market summaries made for stakeholders, pointing out user behavior, risks, and localization priorities for Mexico, Germany, and Japan.
Essential elements of a market snapshotStructuring one-paragraph summariesHighlighting localization prioritiesAdapting tone for different audiencesLesson 8Cultural Sides Affecting UI and UX: Formality, Color Meaning, Images, and Localization of VisualsThis part explore how cultural sides shape UI and UX expectations, including formality, color meaning, images, and visual localization, and how to change layouts and assets for Mexico, Germany, and Japan without breaking the brand.
Color meaning in MX, DE, and JPImagery, icons, and character usageFormality and layout densityLocalizing illustrations and photosCross-market brand consistencyLesson 9Finding Localization-Sensitive Product Areas from Culture Research FindingsThis part explain how to turn cultural and behavior research into real product choices, helping you find which features, flows, and content areas need deeper localization for Mexico, Germany, and Japan.
Mapping research insights to product flowsHigh-risk areas for cultural mismatchPrioritizing features for deep localizationAligning with product and UX teams
