Timeline

3 weeks, Dec 2025

Course

INFO-606: Digital Accessibility

Team

1 of 2 designers

Contributions

Accessibility Audit, Persona Development, High-Fidelity Design, Style Guide

OVERVIEW

Problem

How might we improve the accessibility of the OpenLab homepage by reducing cognitive load and optimizing for screen reader users?

Solution

We proposed systematic and prioritized design solutions that focused on the following areas:

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1. Redesigned card components that put screen readers first </aside>

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1. Introduce pauses and skips for users to go at their own pace </aside>

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1. Optimized style guide that balances accessibility and the OpenLab brand </aside>

Final Designs

AUDIT PROCESS

Background & Design Brief

OpenLab is a platform for educators, researchers, and student at CityTech aimed at sharing educational resources and fostering collaboration. We were approached to conduct an accessibility audit and propose redesign solutions.