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UX/UI Design and Universal Principles

User Interface (UI) refers to the visual and interactive components of a system that users engage with, such as website layouts and mobile app screens. Universal Design Principles (UDP) aim to create accessible products for people with diverse abilities, emphasizing equitable use, flexibility, simplicity, and minimizing errors. By following UDP, designers can ensure inclusivity and ease of use for individuals with various needs.

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UX/UI Design and Universal Principles

User Interface (UI) refers to the visual and interactive components of a system that users engage with, such as website layouts and mobile app screens. Universal Design Principles (UDP) aim to create accessible products for people with diverse abilities, emphasizing equitable use, flexibility, simplicity, and minimizing errors. By following UDP, designers can ensure inclusivity and ease of use for individuals with various needs.

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User Experience (UX) & User Interface (UI)

💻 User Interface (UI)

 What it is:
UI is the visual and interactive part of a system that users engage with—essentially,
the design of the screens, buttons, and controls that allow users to interact with a
device or software.
 Examples:
o Website layout (buttons, navigation menus, sliders)
o Mobile app screens (icons, form fields, touch gestures)
o Game controllers (buttons, joysticks)

♿️ Universal Design Principles (UDP)

 What it is:
UDP refers to the concept of creating products or environments that are accessible
usable by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. The aim is to
ensure that designs are inclusive, not just usable by the average user.
 Agreed Principles:

Equitable Use: Designs should be useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.

Flexibility in Use: The design accommodates a wide range of preferences and abilities.

Simple and Intuitive Use: The design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s
experience or skill level.

Perceptible Information: The design communicates necessary information effectively,


regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities.

Tolerance for Error: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of
accidental actions.

Low Physical Effort: The design can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimal
fatigue.

Size and Space for Approach and Use: Appropriate space is provided for approach,
reach, and manipulation, regardless of body size or mobility.
 Examples:

o Voice assistants for visually impaired users (e.g., Siri, Alexa)


o Keyboard shortcuts for users with limited mobility
o Adjustable font size or colour contrast for people with visual impairments

How it supports additional needs:


UDP ensures that users with different needs (e.g., physical, cognitive, or sensory
disabilities) can use the product. By adhering to these principles, designers create
more inclusive systems that are accessible to a broader range of users, ensuring equal
access and ease of use for everyone.

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