1. Design Fundamentals
The design fundamentals topics in the RGD Accessibility PDF include the following:
- Design for outliers
- Language usage
- Colour usage
Let’s explore these in more detail.
Design for outliers
This section explores aspects of design related to:
- Sensory considerations
- Cognitive considerations
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Suggested approach
See pages 10-12 of the RGD Accessibility PDF.
Language usage
This section considers writing for accessibility, including fundamental tenets of:
- Making content scannable
- Avoiding jargon and idioms
- And much more
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Suggested approach
See pages 13-14 of the RGD Accessibility PDF.
Colour usage
This section explores colour considerations, including:
- Perception
- Contrast
- Tools
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Suggested approach
See pages 15-18 of the RGD Accessibility PDF.
Additional Tools can be found on pages 83-84 or the RGD Accessibility PDF.
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Additional recommended tool
An additional recommendation for Figma (and other platforms) is Stark.