Accessibility-First Design

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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User Experience Courses Web Design Courses Typography Courses Accessibility Courses Visual Design Courses Color Theory Courses Semantics Courses Inclusive Design Courses Digital Products Courses

Course Description

Overview

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Learn how to make better digital products with accessible content and visual designs that improve the user experience for everyone.

Syllabus

Introduction

Why accessibility-first design?
Use an accessibility-first workflow

1. Collaborating for Accessibility

Cross-discipline collaboration and T-shaped knowledge
Work in parallel to reduce handoff

2. Question Complexity

Avoid hidden content
Respect established patterns
Create performant and lightweight experiences

3. Accessible Content Design

Semantics and document structure
Inclusive language and reading level
Hidden text and accessible naming
Alternate content for media

4. Accessible Visual Design

Just-in-time design
Accessible color
Accessible typography
Accessible iconography
Accessible tap targets
Accessible interactive states
Accessible interaction patterns
Ergonomic layouts
Embrace fluid design
Respect user preferences

5. Accessibility Testing

Manual accessibility testing
User testing for accessibility
Automated accessibility testing

Conclusion

Accessible design handoff
Next steps

Taught by

David Luhr

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