Interaction design

Interaction designers play a crucial role in ensuring that digital products and websites are accessible, inclusive, and easy to use. They focus on how people interact with digital interfaces, ensuring that designs work for everyone, including users with diverse needs.

Find out more about the role of interaction designers .

Main concepts

The following concepts are important for interaction designers to be aware of.

Accessibility

Accessibility means ensuring digital products and services can be used by people with a wide range of needs, including those with visual, hearing, cognitive, or physical impairments.

Inclusive design

Inclusive design involves creating products and services that work well for as many people as possible, considering different abilities, ages, and backgrounds.

It goes beyond accessibility by addressing a broader range of user needs.

Usability

Usability measures how clear, simple, and efficient a product or service is to use.

It complements accessibility by ensuring everyone has a positive experience, regardless of their abilities or circumstances.

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Information about this page

• Created: 25 November 2024
• Last reviewed: 25 November 2024
• Last updated: 25 November 2024
• Reason this page exists: This page exists to provide an overview of the role of interaction design and accessibility and inclusive design.
• Suggest a change or comment: Issue 45