UX Writing is not just about cute microcopy. We’ve said it once before, but it bears repeating.
Writing for accessibility might not be the hippest part of UX but it’s one of the most important responsibilities of writing for the web.
If you believe the internet should be more than just an exhaust pipe for late-stage capitalism, then writing for inclusivity should be high on your agenda.
Here are three resources to help you better design for accessibility:
- Kinneret Yifrah’s seven guidelines for writing accessible microcopy
- Pablo Stanley on how to design for accessibility (side note: check out his excellent UX comic series)
- Understand the social needs for accessibility in UX Writing
While we’re on the subject, here’s Hilary Mason on why considering the impact of what you build should be part of your design process.
And Jane Ruffino on how to work with a UX Writer.
I’m keeping it short this week. It’s Black Friday, so get outside. Step away from the computer.
Take care.