Process
The graphical user interface was built using Don Norman’s principles of universal design in mind.
The team also had the WCAG 2.1 in mind. WCAG 2.1 addresses barriers that patrons with disabilities may experience when using a digital tool. Following is a bullet-list which addresses important matters that the team had in mind when creating the user interface.
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Providing text alternatives for any non-text content to alternative formats according to specific needs. Examples of such needs can be larger text print, braille, speech and sounds, relevant symbols or a simplified language.
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Time-based media, such as videos, GIFs, or audios, can be a challenge for some users. Developers should make alternatives for getting information from such formats.
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Create alternative content which presents information and structure in a different and simpler manner. It is important not to loose structure or information when implementing such alternative contents.
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Create possibilities for a user with needs to see and hear content more easily.
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Separation of foreground from background and use of colors will make it easier for people with colorblindness or reduced vision to use an application.
Perceivable
- All buttons have labels. Colors are not uniquely describing a functionality.
- Sounds does not play a role in our program.
- There are minimal images so alternative text is not used.
Operable
- All buttons and fields are tab-able
- No functionality is time sensitive
Understandable
- Font for standard text is set to 22px. Titles are 36px.
- Labels of buttons are descriptive