How Accessibility Shapes the UX Design Process

Learn to identify the fundamental steps of a user experience project, from initial research and concept ideation to user testing, wireframes, and prototypes. We’ll break down each step, highlighting best practices that lead to intuitive, user-friendly designs. A special focus will be given to accessibility, examining how inclusive design principles can be integrated at every step of the UX process to ensure that digital products are usable by everyone.

Whether you’re a UX designer, developer, or product manager, this session will provide actionable insights to elevate both the usability and accessibility of your projects.

About this event:

Presenters:

  • Courtney Fleeger, User Experience (UX) Designer, College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Track:

Accessibility, Communication, Collaboration, and Training

Experience Needed:

Beginner

Learning Outcome:

• Step-by-step process of a user experience project.
• How accessibility is considered within each step of the process.
• Best practices for accessibility in design.
• Evaluating the accessibility of a product.
• Accessibility apps and resources to leverage during the project.

Maximum Capacity:

No maximum capacity

Additional Keywords:

usability, accessibility, user experience, UX design, UX

Time:

2-2:45pm November 13

Online: