Universal Usability Flashcards
How does universal usability support web accessibility?
People can focus on the experience and their goals because the product anticipates their needs
People can focus on their own activities and tasks
The sites anticipates people’s needs for interaction or information
How can we design for universal usability?
Design for exploration and discovery
Design for direct manipulation (control over an element; change it; edit it; undo)
Disclose the right things at the right time (progressive disclosure - reveal sub commands as needed)
Give rewards
Support beginners and experts
Create a conversation
Layer information (bite > snack > meal)
Tell story
Be informative and helpful
Provide an overview
Give instructions in the right time, in the right place
Practice usability for accessibility
Do usability testing - include people with disabilities in your usability testing
