Accessible Design Reference and Specification Book

User Experience Director and Designer Irene Pereyra is responsible for translating business requirements into intuitive interactive solutions. She has led the strategy and UX initiatives for clients including The Met, Wacom, Balenciaga, USA Today, EA, HTC, Google, Nickelodeon, FOX, Verizon, BBC, Red Bull, and many more for both the web and cross-platform applications. Her work has been recognized by Cannes, The Webbys, FWA, Interaction Design Association, and The European Design Awards. Irene has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences, such as OFFF and FITC, and taught at prestigious learning institutions like Hyper Island in Sweden, SVA in New York, Elisava in Barcelona, Harbour Space in Barcelona, and the Design Academy in the Netherlands. Her personal projects have been displayed in design conferences and festivals in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Paris, New York, Singapore, and Tegucigalpa.Originally from Amsterdam, Irene holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Atlanta and a Master of Science in Communications Design from Pratt Institute in New York. She currently splits her time between Barcelona and Brooklyn, where she heads up her design studio, Anton & Irene, together with her creative partner, Anton Repponen.

• IntroductionTypographyInteractions & AnimationsWhat should I know about buttons and inputs?How can I make interactions easier for everyone?How do I choose the right type size? What are the typesetting recommendations? Are some typefaces more accessible than others?What should I avoid when working with type?Color & ContrastHow can I design better for color blindness? What should I keep in mind when selecting colors?How do lighting conditions affect color and contrast?How can I test color choices in context?How should I handle animations or transitions? Are there any issues with gestures?How can I reduce stress for users?Images & VideoHow can I make images more accessible?How do I write great alt text?How are captions and subtitles different?What are the guidelines for video content?Are there guidelines for dynamic content?Navigation & StructureHow do I make navigating layouts more accessible?What should I know about writing copy?What is unique about designing accessible forms?Are there accessibility guidelines for notifications?What’s the best way to make overlays accessible?How can I better support readers with low vision?ContextWhat makes mobile accessibility different?How is designing for TV different?How do I design for kiosks or public spaces?What challenges come up in car interfaces?What does accessibility look like in VR and AR?How will AI change accessibility?

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