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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Nov 20, 2024

Design patterns for neurodiversity and mental health

Mina Nabinger

Are conventional design choices inadvertently disabling your users? Stop building solely for neurotypical minds. Learn how compassionate UX patterns reduce cognitive load and prevent anxiety.

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#1 about 3 min

Mental health prevalence and its cognitive impact on users

Mental health conditions like anxiety and depression directly affect cognitive processing and digital navigation.

#2 about 2 min

Understanding neurodiversity and human information processing differences

Neurodiversity encompasses varied ways brains process information, including cognitive, sensory, communication, and learning differences.

#3 about 4 min

Intersection of mental health and neurodiverse user needs

Overlapping invisible conditions amplify the negative effects of poorly designed digital interactions for diverse users.

#4 about 3 min

Designing for reliability and interface consistency across elements

Predictable interfaces reduce user anxiety by matching visual elements with their underlying accessible functions and labels.

#5 about 3 min

Providing clarity in navigation and interactive user elements

Providing unambiguous icons, descriptive actions, and proactive information prevents user frustration and trial-and-error interactions.

#6 about 3 min

Structuring content for interface simplicity and user focus

Restructuring interface content with semantic cues and progressive disclosure prevents sensory fatigue and divided attention.

#7 about 3 min

Informing users with clear feedback and robust error handling

Distinguishable alert and success messages reassure users and provide actionable next steps to reduce interface uncertainty.

#8 about 4 min

Offering flexible interface input, output, and visual options

Allowing customizable controls, visual themes, and navigation paths empowers users to consume digital content comfortably.

#9 about 3 min

Adopting an inclusive design mindset for software development

Teams can build empathy by challenging assumptions about typical user behavior and applying tools like Cards for Humanity.

Matching moments

3:24 min

Designing applications for permanent physical and cognitive disabilities

Ramona Domen · LIVE

4:09 min

Implementing calm digital spaces for neurodivergent users

Chris Heilmann Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

3:37 min

Collaborating on nuanced security and accessibility user experiences

Ramona Schwering Ramona Schwering · Coffee With Developers

3:19 min

Applying Microsoft inclusive design principles and personas

Dennie Declercq · LIVE

1:10 min

Validating accessible designs through real user testing

Dirk Ginader · LIVE

2:23 min

Implementing foundational tools to start a neuroinclusive culture

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

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