Inclusive Learning Design Handbook (ILDH) visual design feedback

[Justin Obara]

Hi Caren,

The designs are looking really good.

> Which home page do you prefer and why?

My opinion might change when there is a real image on Version 1, but at first glance Version 2 just looks cleaner and doesn’t feel like it cuts off at the fold the way Version 1 does. 
Comments on footer of Version 2
Pros:
I like the general look
Feels less cramped
Easier to read
Cons:
It looks more like content, especially on the first page (maybe that’s a good thing?)
I don’t know if I’d realized there was more below the first tier
It takes up a lot of space.
Not sure about the ordering

> Is there anything you feel is missing from either design?
> 
> AND Please feel free to share comments beyond these guiding questions!

I wonder about the accessibility (keyboard, screen reader, etc.) of having the navigation on the right hand side of the secondary pages. For example a user would have to tab through all of the content before reaching the navigation.
I don’t understand the circle icon above “Related Resources” and “Further Readings” on the secondary page. It looks like a radio button.

Thanks
Justin

> On Sep 12, 2019, at 10:34 AM, Watkins, Caren <cwatkins at ocadu.ca> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> The IDRC has been updating the design of the Inclusive Learning and Design Handbook (ILDH) website (https://handbook.floeproject.org/index.html <https://handbook.floeproject.org/index.html>) and your input would be valuable. 
> 
> The ILDH is created with and for teachers, content creators, web developers and learners.
> 
> There are two possible visual designs for you to look at of a home page along with a secondary page design—Version 1 and Version 2. 
> 
> You can view the two versions through the following web links. You can leave comments directly on the files, send comments in an email or call the cell number in the signature below if you prefer voice to voice:
> https://xd.adobe.com/view/5dd89e40-f0a7-478f-4877-e677f3f7ebd3-2be9/ <https://xd.adobe.com/view/5dd89e40-f0a7-478f-4877-e677f3f7ebd3-2be9/>
> https://xd.adobe.com/view/e2d8f1cd-4df0-4690-6e80-39474ac7760d-94e9/ <https://xd.adobe.com/view/e2d8f1cd-4df0-4690-6e80-39474ac7760d-94e9/>
> 
> PDFs of the full pages are attached to this email as an alternative (please note that the dashed horizontal rule indicates where the screen crops the page before scrolling occurs).
> 
> The following questions may help guide your feedback if you choose to participate:
> Which home page do you prefer and why?
> Are there changes you think could improve either design?
> Is there anything you feel is missing from either design?
> 
> AND Please feel free to share comments beyond these guiding questions!
> 
> Thanks so much.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Caren
> 
> 
> 
>  
> CAREN WATKINS
> 
> Inclusive Design Research Centre 
> OCAD University
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> <ILDH visual design VERSION 1.pdf><ILDH visual design VERSION 2.pdf>

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