Whether we create a website for an e-commerce site or develop a website for a business or personal portfolio, the Major role of any of these profiles is to connect directly with the audience and the website is the major role that impacts directly brand identity. To reach more audiences and convey the message we need to include website accessibility for making sure that your site is usable by everyone, including those with disabilities and impairments.
Why it's important for a designer to implement web accessibility in the early design stage?
As a UX designer, It is my duty to convey a good message about a brand though out the design! Adding accessibility to any design phase on any project is a must they help us to see the world with many options! Website accessibility increases your potential audience by including more users! You may be surprised that over 1 billion people experience some form of disability according to the world health organization. Adding some features not just for a larger audience but indicates a core brand value, a brand that people can test and rely on! overall website quality will improve as an SEO vise and help the brand to deliver a better user experience for end-users.
Here are some steps that I follow to implement web accessibility
1) Color contrast 🎨
The use of an appropriate color contrast ratio will significantly improve the readability of contact on the website.
2) Typography ⌨
Typography is a major aspect of any web design, increasing space between words and lines helps to read the text properly be that will very useful to people with low vision.
3) Visual hierarchy and responsive layout 📲
A consistent visual hierarchy and responsive layout benefit users with unnecessary scrolling and zooming to different screen sizes without losing their functionality
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