Usability and Universal Design

Accessible, inclusive, usable, universal

When it comes to web design, four words 카지노 게임 컬렉션“ accessible, inclusive, usable, universal 카지노 게임 컬렉션“ are used often and sometimes interchangeably. While each has a different meaning in the online context, each conveys they understanding that there is no such thing as an "average user."

The W3C, the international community that develops web standards, has a number of great resources on these topics, such as .

  • Universal design refers to the creation of products and environments to be aesthetic and usable, to the greatest extent possible, by everyone regardless of abilities/disabilities, age, experience, or status. Note that a disability describes a wide range of conditions that may permanent, temporary, and/or situational, visible or invisible.

  • Usability refers to how easy your website is to use. This is an important concept to attend to along every step in a design process. There are many articles online about website usability and how to assess it and improve it. Ultimately, the best indicator of a website's usability is to test it with real users. Watching someone navigate through your site can quickly illuminate problems. Test early, test often, and test with as many users as possible.

  • Inclusion in web design is a process that emphasizes universal design plus an understanding of diversity and the importance of involving community in shaping project outcomes. Learn more about inclusion initiatives at Queen's...

  • Accessibility addresses deficits in web design that create barriers to users with differing abilities. More on accessibility...