A Guide To Designing For Older Adults
With one billion people aged 60 or older worldwide, inclusivity is more important than ever. Learn how to create digital experiences that empower independence and competence for older adults while … Read more
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Doing what’s required: Indicating mandatory fields in an accessible way
When filling in a form—be it signing up for a newsletter or applying for a credit card—you must provide a minimum amount of information for the form to function. A … Read more
What’s new in WCAG 2.2
This post gives a high-level overview of what’s new and what has changed in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, which have been promoted to stable W3C Recommendation today. … Read more
How to react when an employee discloses a disability
Disclosing in a professional setting can be fraught. Here’s how I hope my employer (or prospective employer) will respond. Read the article.
The psychology of attention in UX design
Attention is the ability to actively process specific information in the environment while tuning out other details. Our attention is limited, and there is only so much that we can … Read more
Negative-Space Typography
Whenever I review design documentation, there are a few things I look for in the first few seconds. All of them have to do with how scannable a page or … Read more
Exploring Universal And Cognitive-Friendly UX Design Through Pivot Tables And Grids
The main task of data visualization is to present information in a form that is easier for human perception. But often, the main enemy of good visualization is hidden in … Read more
Make your design system accessible — Part 1: Color
Design systems are often seen as a way to improve accessibility. Some even say that you get accessibility for free by using a design system. But what do you have … Read more
Using the Y-Axis to Maintain Focus and Attention
Attention is the Product of Focus Attention is the product of focus. It is what we give information — our observation, concentration, and consideration — when we are able to maintain focus. That means … Read more
Designing Better Links For The Web
There are so many websites out there that have not considered the overall usability of their visually impaired users. When it comes to designing better links and sending better emails, … Read more