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Draft updated icons guidance based on literature review findings

Open jaclinec opened this issue 1 year ago • 4 comments

This work is an extension of what came out of the recently completed icons literature review. We're updating our icons guidance to clarify and emphasize:

  • when icons should and shouldn't be preceivable to screen readers
  • emphasize that icons should serve as recognizable symbols/pictograms that serve a functional purpose, distinguished from illustrations.
  • explain that universally recognized icons are rare and emphasize the importance of testing icon recognition and memorability with your users if you suspect an icon is ambiguous.

jaclinec avatar Feb 09 '24 22:02 jaclinec

The draft of the updated icons guidance suggestions is a work in progress.

jaclinec avatar Feb 09 '24 22:02 jaclinec

Now that I've had a chance to present the lit review findings to the team, the icons guidance draft linked above is ready for review @sarah-sch and @finekatie . Thank you!

jaclinec avatar Feb 28 '24 21:02 jaclinec

@jaclinec - content team has finished review. LMK if you have any questions.

sarah-sch avatar Feb 29 '24 21:02 sarah-sch

@annepetersen this is ready for your review - thanks!

jaclinec avatar Mar 06 '24 15:03 jaclinec

Reviewed, and my changes are in. Will wait for discussion or acceptance of changes before closing.

annepetersen avatar Mar 22 '24 19:03 annepetersen

All set! Assuming we'll need another issue to make these page changes

annepetersen avatar Mar 26 '24 18:03 annepetersen

missed a few things

annepetersen avatar Mar 26 '24 18:03 annepetersen