DESIGN
Visual Design
Incorporate Accessibility
Accessibility ensures the visual design is usable by people with disabilities, creating a more inclusive product.
Why it's Important
Improves usability for all users.
Complies with legal and ethical standards.
Enhances brand reputation by demonstrating inclusivity.
How to Implement
Contrast Testing: Ensure text is legible against background colors.
Scalable Typography: Allow users to adjust text size easily.
Keyboard Navigation: Design for full functionality without a mouse.
Accessible Components: Include labels, alt text, and ARIA attributes.
Test Assistive Tools: Validate designs with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
Available Workshops
Accessibility Design Workshops: Explore strategies to make designs more inclusive.
Contrast Validation Labs: Use tools like Contrast Checker to test readability.
User Testing with Disabilities: Conduct usability tests with users who rely on assistive technology.
Responsive Design Sessions: Ensure designs adapt for screen readers and magnifiers.
Inclusive Personas Workshop: Develop personas representing users with disabilities.
Deliverables
Accessibility compliance checklist.
Updated designs reflecting accessibility improvements.
Feedback reports from inclusive testing.
How to Measure
Compliance with WCAG or ADA standards.
User feedback from individuals with disabilities.
Reduction in accessibility issues during testing.
Real-World Examples
Designed an accessible platform with clear navigation and keyboard compatibility.
Apple
Ensures all products meet high accessibility standards, including VoiceOver.
Microsoft
Microsoft Teams: Features like live captions and high contrast modes demonstrate accessibility commitment.
Get It Right
Test designs with diverse user groups.
Use automated tools and manual testing.
Prioritize accessibility in the early stages of design.
Document accessibility requirements for developers.
Regularly update designs to meet evolving standards.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Ignoring accessibility until late in the design process.
Assuming automated tests catch all issues.
Designing for aesthetics over usability.
Neglecting to test with users who have disabilities.
Skipping documentation for accessibility features.