Design

Accessibility Considerations

Take these into account as you are designing to maintain accessibility in your designs and also in the website build.

The Importance of Accessibility

Following web accessibility principles not only makes it easier for disabled or older users but it also improves the experience for all users. It helps with business too by strengthening your brand and extending your market reach.

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IxD Accessibility Guidelines

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The IxD site follows the WCAG 2.1 guidelines with a conformance level of AA. WCAG 2.1 guidelines are categorized into three levels of conformance in order to meet the needs of different groups and different situations: A (lowest), AA (mid range), and AAA (highest).

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All designs should take into consideration the following:

  • A text color contrast ratio of 4.5:1
  • Images have alt text or subtitles set to describe the content of the image
  • Form fields have accurate labels
  • Headings are used in logical order (H1, H2, H3 etc... see Quickstart for more info)
  • Meaning is not conveyed through shape, size, color etc alone

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Videos to Better Understand Accessibility