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SUMMARY #6

SUMMARY

     This was the most in dept learning I've ever had the chance to do for disabilities. There are so many ways to include inclusivity. We must be aware of that when going into design. Though we might not remember everything for disability, we must make the effort. We are only human after all. If we all strive to add accessibility, it will become the trend, not the outlier. The WCAG’s Four Principles of Accessibility is a great thing to remember: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust.

     You can just think stylistically when designing. Making sure that when all is said and done, you users can do just that, they can use your design. Whether it be visual, auditory, cognitive or something else. Everyone has the right to use, to enjoy, to live. I really like the quote from Edward Tufte where he said, “Don’t get it original—get it right.” and “The user is never wrong, and the user is never stupid. In information design, only designs are wrong and stupid.” It’s a great mindset to take.

TAKE-A-WAY STATEMENTS

Include inclusivity. 

Accessibility should be the trend, not the outlier. 

Put in the work so they don’t have to. 

The people come first.

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Summary #5

SUMMARY

     What is “Accessible Design?” What form does it take? And where do we start? So many questions, I know. But all important. Research the thing you are designing find out online what others might have brought up as issues, see if you can hit as many points as you can. If you find you are getting messages or complaints, either see if it can be improved or add it to the knowledge banks for next time.

     We, as designers, have a responsibility to make design accessible. As I have a few close people with disabilities in my life it’s always something I try and strive for when designing. Educating ourselves is half the battle, even if we believe in accessible design if our client doesn’t nothing changes. We go in with good intentions, knowing that’s not all it takes, and convincing them from a standpoint of profit. Sometime the client is looking specifically for accessible design, and you just need to push them in the right direction.

TAKE-A-WAY STATEMENTS

Accessibility is not an afterthought, it can't be. 

Don’t limit yourself to the stereotypical image of “disabled” it's not always visible and maybe not who you think.

A client might just need help understanding.

In your lifetime, disability is the higher chance not the exception.

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Manifesto #4 - Modified

I knew when i first posted it there was something wrong with it. After the suggestions to classmates i was finally able to make something that was legible.

I removed the stroke and broke up the smaller words to alter the way your eyes go through the piece.

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Manifesto #4

I used the constraint: Type Only

There are so many people who call themselves graphic designers. There is enough of us that change is possible. Its already happening, just very slowly. We have to power to shape how others perceive the world.

I went through quite a few iterations before landing on this. Different type, opacity, colours and sizes. I know it can be improved. There’s something off, ever so slightly wrong but i cant quite put my finger on it. I'm excited for the group critique.

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Summary #4

SUMMARY

     Cradle to Cradle and Cradle to Grave shows us the difference in how a product's lifestyle passes. As designers, we now have some ideas to strive for. With LCA, we can see if the product we help design can be made better. Be prepared and have an example to show a client of more environmentally friendly things to do, as we’ve learned clients are more open to it than we might think. Sometimes all they need is a good example.  

     Berman’s reading always leaves me with some interesting things to think about. I feel like the quote “I am hereby giving you permission to be extraordinary.” Is what stuck with me the most. You see all these great people in the world and they are extraordinary in our minds. Some may be super smart or whatnot but a lot of people that change the world are ordinary. Be the extraordinary you want to see in the world.

TAKE-A-WAY STATEMENTS

Accessible design is not just good its common sense 

A products life cycle should loop, not end 

Be the extraordinary you want to see in the world 

Designing to becoming obsolete should be what we strive to change

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Manifesto #3 - Modified

I have to say this is by far my favourite manifesto I've done yet. As mine was chosen for the Instagram here’s the comment I left with it.

“My idea for this came with the quote "...I will be true to myself and will spend at least 10 percent of my professional time helping repair the world.” It stuck out as I never thought it had to be such little time dedicated. But considering all the designers in the world, that 10% would add up fast. @Kaeblie”

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Manifesto #3

I used the constraint: Type + Image

This idea of using 10% of your time was a huge new idea for me. When you think about wanting to do good with yourself you're not sure how much of yourself should be put towards it. This allowed me to think about my priority’s again.

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Manifesto #2 - Modified

After reviews today's i am trilled with how well the updated version of this is.