Description
UX writing is the user communication within digital interfaces. In order for users to complete a certain task when using a website or an app, this communication has to be intuitive and easy to understand – for everybody. It goes without saying that this includes users of all abilities and users in all kinds of situations. Therefore, inclusion and accessibility play a major role in UX writing.
However, the truth is: While there might be large consensus about the importance of accessibility in UX writing, it is barely talked about how exactly we can ensure accessibility when writing microcopy. The same goes for alt text, which is the description of functional visual elements in the interface – an element that is crucial for creating effective user experience for visually impaired users.
So how can we make sure our UX writing is accessible?
If you are interested in UX writing but still struggle with how to make your UX writing accessible, this course is the right choice for you!
Who should join
This course is the perfect match for all UX writers, UX designers, UI designers, developers, product managers, and all other kinds of professionals working in the field of digital product development, as well as for everybody else who is interested in UX writing.
What you will learn
In the first part of the two-part series, you will learn
- about accessibility in user experience
- about the role of UX writing in the accessibility of digital products
- how to make on-screen copy such as button text, link text, etc. accessible
In the second part of the two-part series, you will learn
- about accessibility in UX writing
- about the role of alt text in accessibility
- where and how to add alt text
- how to document alt text
Sounds good? Then join this class and leave it with an eye for non-accessible copy and specific knowledge on how to write inclusive and accessible copy and alt text.
What Will You Learn?
- Understand the role of UX writing in the accessibility of digital products
- Get to know important tools such as screen readers
- Make on-screen copy such as button text, link text, etc. accessible
- Know where and how to add alt text
- Document alt text so that others can work with it
Requirements
- No previous writing skills needed
- No previous UX skills or knowledge needed
- A little UX writing knowledge might be helpful, but is not required
Curriculum
Course consist of total 1h 28min of content, in total.
Section 1: Welcome!
Section 2: Course I: Accessible On-Screen Text
Section 3: Course II: Accessible Alt Text
Section 4: Final Thoughts
About the Instructor
I'm passionate about all things writing, language and communication. As an anthropologist, I specialized in the field of effective communication and how we, as humans, can build trust through communication.
What I do:
I've worked as a communication strategist for several years before becoming a full-time writer. Today, I work with digital product teams for several clients, creating and editing all kinds of writing – from tiny microcopy in coffee machine interfaces to essays and blog articles.
What I teach:
My areas of expertise include
- UX Writing
- Copywriting
- Content Writing
- Technical Writing
- Personal Writing such as Journaling.
How I teach:
I love making sense of all these forms of writing, discovering their similarities and their differences, their logic and their structure. In my courses, I always try to draw the bigger picture while keeping things practical and providing hands-on advice. You wanna know what that looks like?
No problem, hop on and share a class with me!
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