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1. Design Fundamentals

The design fundamentals topics in the RGD Accessibility PDFOpens in a new window 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


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


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 PDFOpens in a new window.

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 StarkOpens in a new window.

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