Communication Begins Before Language
📰 Medium · UX Design
Learn how Singapore's Deaf community approaches accessibility and shared meaning, and apply these insights to your UX design work
Action Steps
- Conduct user research with diverse communities to understand their needs and preferences
- Apply universal design principles to create more accessible products
- Design for shared meaning by using clear and simple language, and providing multiple channels for communication
- Test your products with users who have different abilities and languages to ensure inclusivity
- Collaborate with accessibility experts and advocates to ensure that your products meet the needs of diverse users
Who Needs to Know This
UX designers and product managers can benefit from understanding how to create more accessible and inclusive products, and how to facilitate shared meaning among diverse users
Key Insight
💡 Communication is not just about language, but about shared meaning and accessibility
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Key Takeaways
Learn how Singapore's Deaf community approaches accessibility and shared meaning, and apply these insights to your UX design work
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