Strategies for
Greater Accessibility

The Lee Design Center's mission is to elevate design while implementing strategies for greater accessibility. We commit to fostering a design culture that prioritizes universal usability and pioneers creative solutions to enhance reader experience. We aim to create publications that not only convey information, but also empower every reader to fully engage, comprehend and participate in the richness of knowledge.

Understanding vision impairment.pdf

ACCESSIBILE DESIGN CHECKLIST

The colors used for headlines and text feature high contrast for enhanced readability.
Headline fonts and treatments are chosen for optimal legibility.
Headlines are prominently displayed.
Decks accompany headlines over 37 pts.
Captions are clear and positioned appropriately. Whenever possible, captions are not reversed; however, if reversed, they are bolded/tracked out to 10 for improved readability and placed against a contrasting background.
Text tracking does not exceed -10, applied only where necessary.
I've utilized design principles, like white space, to the best of my ability.

two people conversing in front of a laptop. One person is in a wheel chair.

6 Design Strategies
for Greater Accessibility

White Space

Incorporating white space as a design element enhances accessibility by reducing visual clutter. This practice benefits users of pen readers and supports individuals with attention deficits and vision impairments.

High Contrast Color

Using consistent high-contrast colors in page design is essential for ensuring access for individuals with visual impairments or color vision deficiency.

Readability & Fonts

Selecting an appropriate font is essential for ensuring accessibility for individuals with low vision or color vision deficiency.

Text on Photos

Guaranteeing that the text is conspicuous, exhibits high contrast, and is set against a background that isn't excessively textured promotes greater inclusivity for individuals with vision impairments.

Headline
Treatment & Placement

Headline treatment and placement are essential aspects of print accessibility in magazines and newspapers as they enhance visibility, aid navigation, convey information hierarchy, foster reader engagement, and accommodate diverse audience needs.

Accessibility Tools

Facilitating the use of accessibility tools for people with low vision in magazine and newspaper design is important to promote inclusivity and ensure equal access.