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Inclusive & Equitable

Accessible & Universal

Engaging & Unambiguous

  • Does the app feel welcoming?

  • Does How Welcoming/Approachable is the App?

  • Where/How does the app (unintentionally) leave any users out (culturally, language, eye-sight conditions, etc)?

  • How obvious is it where How to request help ? or 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 How does the app “approachable”empower the user to successfully complete their journey?

  • Does the app feel clutteredHow familiar does the user interface feel?

  • How cluttered does the application feel?

  • 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)?

  • How easy is it to translate to other languages for different users?

  • How easy is it to navigate without a mouse? with a touch screen?

  • Are used icons universally recognized for desired function?

  • What technical proficiency level does the app assume/require of its users?

For Developers:

  • Does the app follow WCAG requirements? At what level?

  • How does the app adapt to various devices?

  • How does the app actively engage/empower users?

  • How easy is it to switch from using another application to this application?

  • Where does the user feel friction when trying to complete a task?

  • How important and easy is it to share?

  • How does the user know this is the correct application to use for their need?

  • How does the application user interface promote focus and minimize distraction from the task?

Efficient

Modular while functioning as a whole

Minimal (in design & latency)

Intuitive & Predictable

Controlled Flexibility

  • Does How does the app take advantage of DRY principles and ?

  • How is it logically separated?

  • Does the UI display more than is needed?

  • Can the action be carried out with fewer lines of code?

  • How easy is it to understand and follow with minimal to no training needed?

  • How easy is it for users to avoid and correct errors?

  • How does the app use consistent breadcrumbs & buttons placement?

  • How does the app use consistent color and icons?

  • Does the application create endless flexibility to the detriment of the workflow? Ie. Endless top folder creation instead of applying information architecture/minimum rules for information organization/categorization. Ie. Endless choice typically doesn’t lead to efficiency

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