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Serve as a guide for application design before development begins.
For example, when creating wire-frames for a new feature, does the wire-framed content meet Design Principles standards?
Act as a reference point for applications in active development.
Be a tool to evaluate existing Samvera applications, such as:
Identify areas which might fall short of meeting Samvera Design Principles, thus becoming opportunities for improvement.
Interpreting Interpretting these Principles from Different Audience Perspectives
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Inclusive & Equitable | Accessible & Universal | Engaging & Unambiguous |
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Does the app feel welcoming? Does the app (unintentionally) leave any users out (culturally, language, eye-sight conditions, etc)? How obvious is it where to request help? Report a problem? How does the design translate well to multiple communities and account for cultural/institutional differences? Neurodiverse communities? How does the user experience stay consistent across different devices?
| Is the app “approachable”? Does the app feel cluttered? How does the app stay responsive across viewport sizes? How easy is it to find and manipulate any accessibility features? How does the app use simple language (Ie. Explains all accronyms)? Are used icons universally recognized for desired function? What technical proficiency level does the app assume/require of its users?
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