A significant portion of the population experiences mental health conditions, which can impact cognitive functions like memory and patience.
Neurodiversity describes the different ways brains process information, affecting cognitive processing, sensory experiences, communication, and learning styles.
Digital experiences designed for neurotypical users can create significant barriers and anxiety for neurodivergent individuals or those with mental health conditions.
Maintain visual and functional consistency in UI elements and ensure visible labels match their accessible names to reduce cognitive load for users.
Use clearly labeled icons and descriptive links, and provide essential information upfront to prevent user confusion and frustration.
Employ visual cues, semantic headings, progressive disclosure, and multi-step processes to make content easier to consume and navigate.
Provide noticeable and distinguishable feedback for user actions, including clear error messages and confirmation steps, to reduce anxiety.
Support various input methods, allow users to control media, offer visual customizations like dark mode, and provide multiple navigation and communication options.
Shift your approach to product development by challenging assumptions about 'normal' behavior and using tools like persona generators to build empathy.
Sensory-Minds GmbH
Offenbach am Main, Germany
56:01Dirk Ginader
31:30Ramona Domen
1:02:55Piccia Neri
27:16Tanja Ulianova
31:38Anuradha Kumari
28:39Eleftheria Batsou
30:07Julia Undeutsch
56:00Karl Groves
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