Samvera community packages run the gamut from Ruby gems, to generators, to Rails and Elixir applications, Node modules, JavaScript UI components and more. Thinking about a meaningful purpose the UX Interest Group could serve the community in 2021, the following questions have surfaced.
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Backend Developers (current & future)
Front End Developers (current & future)
Administrative Users
End Users / Patrons (students, faculty, research, general public, etc.)
***We want to put in questions with each principle we settle on to help people think thru how they are/arent' reaching those principles. **
Samvera Design Principles (working draft)
Samvera is a vibrant and welcoming community of information and technology professionals who share challenges, build expertise, and create sustainable, best-in-class solutions, making the world’s digital collections accessible now and into the future.
Design Principle | Sub-Theme | Qs for All | Additional Qs for Developers |
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Human-Centered | Inclusive & Equitable |
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Human-Centered | Accessible & Universal |
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Human-Centered | Engaging & Unambiguous |
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Human-Centered | Unassuming |
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Efficient | Modular while functioning as a whole |
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Efficient | Minimal (in design & latency) |
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Efficient | Intuitive |
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Efficient | Predictable, uncomplicated and precise |
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Efficient | Managed Flexibility |
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1. Human-Centered
Inclusive & Equitable
Q: Does the app feel welcoming?
Q: Does the app (unintentionally) leave any users out (culturally, language, eye-sight conditions, etc)?
Q: Is it obvious where to request help? Report a problem?
Accessible & Universal
Q: Is the app “approachable”?
Q: Does the app feel cluttered?
Q: Is the app responsive across viewport sizes?
Q: Does the app follow WCAG requirements? At what level?
Q: Easy to find and manipulate any accessibility features?
Engaging & Unambiguous
Q: How does the app actively engage/empower users?
Unassuming
Q: How does the app use simple language (Ie. Explains all accronyms)?
Q: Are used icons universally recognized for desired function?
Q: Does the design translate well to multiple communities and account for cultural/institutional differences?
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