Topics > 4. Design and Accessibility
Overview
Today we will be discussing visual design, usability, and accessibility principles, including:
- How to select colors
- How to communicate values through visual design
- How to work with style guides and design systems style guides and design systems
Design refers to the process of creating an aesthetically pleasing and functional user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). It encompasses layout, typography, color schemes, and interactivity to ensure the site is intuitive, visually appealing, and accessible. Good design is crucial for engaging users and meeting their needs effectively. While design is a huge topic in its own right, we will briefly review some important design principles, and take a quick look at some design tools and systems.
Readings & Activities
| Week | Slides / Activities | Readings | |
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| Week 4 | Wed, 2/5 | Lecture 8 Design with Accessibility in Mind |
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| Fri, 2/7 | Tutorial 3 CSS Frameworks (Tailwind) (due Wed, 2/12) |