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Accessibility checklist for interaction design

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  • [ ] Color contrasts
    • [ ] Between shapes (3:1)
    • [ ] Large text (7:1)
    • [ ] Small text (4.5:1)
    • [ ] Are you using colour alone to convey information? (Don’t)
  • [ ] Font sizes. Make sure font sizes help navigate the content clearly.
    • [ ] Heading hierarchy
    • [ ] Spacing between paragraphs or lists help navigate the content easily
  • [ ] Consistent navigation within a flow. Make sure navigation is not moving or disappearing where it makes sense.
  • [ ] How would designs look…
    • [ ] On the smallest screens
    • [ ] With 150% font scaling
    • [ ] All of the above
  • [ ] Designing for different screen sizes
    • [ ] How do images and visuals crop on different screen sizes
    • [ ] Are your screens readable and easy to use in landscape mode
  • [ ] Micro interactions are accessible
    • [ ] Gestures also have a focusable alternative
    • [ ] Actions are visually labelled with text or provided with a label
    • [ ] Touch targets are large enough
    • [ ] Conventional interaction patterns are used
  • [ ] Provide alt text for every non-presentational visuals.
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