Principles of Inclusive Web Design

Saturday, 4th June 2011

Summary

Sandi Wassmer of Copious outlines The 10 principles of inclusive web design.

Author: Gez Lemon

A User-Centred Approach

A sensible user-centred approach to inclusive web design is essential for a successful website and to build trust from your visitors/clients. Sandi's article outlines 10 basic principles that all web developers, designers and marketing people should consider essential reading. The 10 principles are summarised below:

  1. Be equitable.
  2. Be flexible
  3. Be simple and intuitive
  4. Be perceptible
  5. Be informative
  6. Be preventative
  7. Be tolerant
  8. Be effortless
  9. Be accommodating
  10. Be consistent

Following these basic principles will result in accessible websites for all. These principles are explained in the article: The 10 principles of inclusive web design.

Category: Accessibility.

Comments

  1. [principles_inclusive_web_design.php#comment1]

    Thanks for sharing such a wonderful article. As an improvement, you could add some examples of each of the 10 principles.

    Posted by Toronto Web Design Company on Saturday, 4th June 2011 at 21:25:16

  2. [principles_inclusive_web_design.php#comment2]

    Thanks. Gospel truth of web development =)

    Posted by Lex Koff - Templamatic on Sunday, 5th June 2011 at 19:57:42

  3. [principles_inclusive_web_design.php#comment3]

    Wow.
    Following these 10 principles almost makes us psychiatrists.

    Most of my clients always know better and it takes a lot of persuasiveness to convince them otherwise.
    Applying these principles will even take more time I guess, but would be a great solution!

    Posted by Case Stevens on Sunday, 19th June 2011 at 15:46:56

  4. [principles_inclusive_web_design.php#comment4]

    Well written article. I've read a similar on smashingmagazine sometime ago.

    Posted by A.Cobus on Monday, 8th August 2011 at 07:12:28

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