What you’ll learn in the workshop
Websites and digital services should exist to serve the public in a way that allows them to find what they’re looking for quickly, so they can get on with their day.
Making your content accessible is about using plain English to get to the point quickly, to make information inclusive and easy to understand.
- UX writing basics
- Accessibility and usability
- How to write in plain English
- How to edit and review your work
Slides
https://speakerdeck.com/laurawritesux/making-content-accessible
All links referenced
- www.wearepurple.co.uk
- Why click here links are bad
- https://readabilityguidelines.co.uk/
- Dos and don’ts on designing for accessibility
- Introduction to content design (free 4 week course)
- About OXO
- Download the government’s design poster for everyone
- Words to use and avoid when talking about accessibility
- Writing well for specialists
- Content is crucial but the right design is essential
- Paper prototyping in practice
- What is a prototype?
- Online tools for making prototypes: Miro, Sketch, Figma, XD, https://balsamiq.cloud/
- A simple technique for evaluating content
- HMRC accessibility empathy hub
Books
- Content design by Sarah Richards
- The design of everyday things by Donald Norman
Websites
About Laura Parker
Laura Parker is a content designer and UX writer working for the UK government, creating accessible apps and services for the web.
Twitter: @LauraParkerUX
Website: https://www.lauramarieparker.com/
About the host
Christina Pashialis is the founder of ContentUK and a freelance webinar specialist. She has a decade of marketing experience for tech startups; specialising in content and community.