Product, Accessibility and Graphic Design
When you think of Braille, what comes to mind? Maybe elevator buttons or old-fashioned books? Perhaps you assume it’s outdated or only useful for a small group of people. These are just a few of the misconceptions that surround Braille, one of the most transformative tools for accessibility and inclusion. Let’s dive into some of …
Have you ever wondered how blind or visually impaired individuals experience movies, TV shows, and any kind of video? Audio Description (AD) bridges that gap by providing narrated explanations of visual elements in media. This essential feature makes films, shows, and even live performances more inclusive, ensuring everyone can enjoy and understand the full story. …
Have you ever wanted to get a gift for someone who’s blind or visually impaired but weren’t quite sure what to give them? Today, I’ll be sharing 20 gift ideas for children who are visually impaired or blind. I’ve also created a list of gift ideas for adults who are visually impaired, and you can …
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When I first started graduate school and wanted to learn more about accessibility in design, I quickly realized there weren’t many resources available. It felt like a challenge to find books or literature that could deepen my understanding and guide me on this journey. Since then, the field of accessibility has grown, and several incredible …
How to Design for Color Blindness How can we be inclusive of those with color blindness? Now most of us have heard of colorblindness or even know someone who has it. Or we’ve seen tests roaming around the internet with a large circle with a bunch of little circles that are colored that form numbers …
How to Design an Accessible Logo As a designer, you might not be surprised I am a logo nerd. I know right? Shocking!I mean one of my favorite apps is the Logo app. Where you have to guess the logo based on parts of it missing. So much fun! And you know what?! The game …
What is Inclusive Design? Some of you probably have heard of the term inclusive design, because it’s been around for a while. But what exactly is it and how is it different from universal design and accessibility design? Inclusive design is a design methodology that focuses throughout the design process on looking at excluded groups …
How Inaccessible Sidewalks are Not Acceptable I have been taking daily walks for the last several months especially during the stay at home period. It is my way of getting out of the house and still social distancing. Because I have been on walks a lot more than usual, I have really noticed and paid …
3 Design Approaches Used to Keep Disabilities in Mind: Universal Design, Inclusive Design, and Accessibility I’m going to go over three different design methods or approaches that designers can use to help them determine if a design will work for someone with a disability. Think for a second about the last time that you felt …
Who Should Learn Braille? And Why? Who should learn Braille? Have you ever thought Braille would take a long time to learn? It does take some time and dedication to fully be literate in Braille. It can also be challenging to read it with your fingertips instead of your eyes. If the person who is …
What is Universal Design? Today we will answer the question: What is universal design? I’ll tell you about the seven principles of universal design, and share a good amount of examples of Universal Design. This term was first coined by Robert Mace, who’s an architect, he defined universal design as, “designing products and built environments …