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Accessibility resource: The A11Y Project
The A11Y Project is a community-driven effort to make digital accessibility easier. It’s full of resources, information and context for people in different roles to help them create more accessible digital products and experiences. Summary of the The A11Y Project: Visit the A11y Project for more
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Figma course – Introduction to design systems
A colleague forwarded me this link to a free Figma course, which I am saving for future reference. It’s a course that’s all about design systems. It’s also apparently for both beginners and experts, so there should be something for everyone! Course description from Figma: “Design systems are a vast and ever-evolving concept, it can…
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AI image generator Midjourney
I attended a virtual “fire side chat” with Jakob Nielsen and Sarah Gibbons recently and heard Jakob mention Midjourney, which I promptly Googled. What is Midjourney AI? Midjourney AI is a generative AI tool and is adept at transforming text inputs/prompts into visually compelling images. Alongside counterparts like Dall-E and Stable Diffusion, it has earned…
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Wired: 17 Tips to Take Your ChatGPT Prompts to the Next Level
At this point, I consider AI to be a useful assistant. I jokingly told a colleague that it’s like a really proficient intern (I was j-o-k-i-n-g – I don’t actually mean that, humans are better than software!). However, AI and ChatGPT Prompts are key to success. I have used AI to help figure out all…
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How to create accessible web products by Digital BC
If you are looking for a resource that articulates the importance of creaing accessible web products to both experienced professionals and those new to digital accesibility, Digital BC has a great resource for you. This accessibility information is part of the Digital BC website from the Government of British Columbia. It provides information and guidance…
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Fibonacci sequence effort values used to estimate agile story points
Numbers from the Fibonacci sequence (Wikipedia) are often used in Agile methodologies for estimating the amount of effort or complexity a task will need to be completed. These story points, which are really Fibonacci sequence effort values, are assigned through a technique called Planning Poker. It can also be used by individuals to estimate story…
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U.S. Web Design System
The U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) is a set of design and development principles, components, and guidelines created by the United States government. It helps agencies and others building modern services for citizens to create consistent, accessible, and user-friendly websites and applications. The USWDS provides a framework for building digital experiences that prioritize usability and…
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U.S. Digital Services Playbook
The U.S. Digital Services Playbook is a set of guiding principles and best practices developed by the United States government to improve the delivery and effectiveness of digital services. It’s similar to documents published by other governments, but it’s well laid out, succinct and easy to read. If you are new to agile, open ways…
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WCAG Color Contrast Checker
Use this WCAG Color Contrast Checker to check your colour choices to make sure they pass WCAG accessibility standards. To check colors straight from your browser, download the free chrome extension. It allows you to check font and icon colour contrast, and verifies AA and AAA compliance! View the WCAG Color Contrast Checker
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Book: User Interface Typography
This is a free book by Alex Baránov. “This book is about how to do good user interface typography, from basic things and principles to building layout and various design elements. The book has hundreds of illustrations that explain every nuance and principle.” This is a resource to help you select fonts for readability and…