Glossary

Core Design Terms
- User & Accessibility
  - “User-centered design puts user front-and-center”
  - Accessibility: Design for people with disabilities
  - Universal design: Products for widest range of abilities/situations
- Design Approaches
  - Equity-focused: For historically underrepresented groups
  - Inclusive design: Considers ability, race, economics, language, age, gender
  - Framework: Basic structure supporting problem-solving
- Design Process
  - Ideation: Broad idea generation without judgment
  - Iterate: Revise designs for improvement
  - Brand Identity: Company’s visual appearance and voice
- Assistive Technologies
  - Screen readers: Reads on-screen text/elements aloud
  - Switch device: Replaces keyboard/mouse
  - Voice control: Navigate by voice only
  - Speech to text: Compose text by speaking
  - Alt text: Describes visuals for screen readers
  - Color modification: Contrast features like dark mode
- Technical Considerations
  - Platform: Medium for product experience
  - Digital Literacy: User’s tech ability level
  - Responsive design: Adapts to device size
  - CTA: Visual prompt for user action
- Design Principles
  - Equality: Same opportunity/support for all
  - Insight: New perspective on user needs