Making Accessible Designs
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What you'll learn
Apply accessibility principles to the design process to ensure all digital content is inclusive and standards-compliant.
Use Adobe Express tools to create accessible visuals, videos, and documents with appropriate color contrast, captions, and alt text.
Evaluate and refine design materials for clarity, readability, and respectful, user-centered communication.
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learn how to create inclusive, user-friendly designs that meet accessibility standards and reach every audience. In this course, you’ll discover how to integrate accessibility principles throughout your design process using Adobe Express. From understanding contrast, captions, and alt text to applying clear communication and respectful language, you’ll gain hands-on experience designing content that’s both true to your brand and accessible. By the end, you’ll know how to craft digital materials that are welcoming, compliant, and truly inclusive for all users.
This module explores how to apply accessibility principles throughout the design process, using Adobe Express tools and best practices to create inclusive, user-friendly, and standards-compliant content.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 4 minutes
- The design process and accessibility•4 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Course outline•10 minutes
- Designing with accessibility in mind•10 minutes
- Learning Paths and Certifications•10 minutes
- Join the Adobe Community•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Practice making accessible designs •30 minutes
This module enables learners to design and produce accessible multimedia content using Adobe Express. Learners will explore key principles and practical techniques such as captions, alt text, color contrast, and clear communication to create inclusive, engaging, and user-friendly designs.
What's included
1 video3 readings2 assignments
1 video•Total 4 minutes
- Prioritize accessibility for all•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Accessibility in design•10 minutes
- Showcase your creativity with Behance•10 minutes
- You did it — now share the love•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 55 minutes
- Knowledge check•25 minutes
- Design considerations: Accessibility and finding your unique style•30 minutes
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