Digital Accessibility as a Mindset
Alternative Text and Microcopy
A course by Margot Gabel , Digital Designer
About the video: Alternative Text and Microcopy
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll teach you a very important element of digital accessibility and how it can influence your design thinking.”
In this video lesson Margot Gabel addresses the topic: Alternative Text and Microcopy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Accessibility as a Mindset. Learn how to prioritize digital accessibility in your design process from start to finish..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I will tell you about two important elements of digital accessibility that are often overlooked, alternative text and microcopy. We will also learn about how it can influence your design thinking. So what is alternative text? You might have heard of alt text, which is an HTML attribute. Think of it as a hidden description of every visual content on the web. Now you are wondering, why should I care about something invisible? Imagine that you are a visually impaired person using assistive technology like a screen reader to navigate their devices. The screen reader will read ou...”
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Course summary for: Digital Accessibility as a Mindset
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Web & App Design -
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Figma -
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Digital Design, Digital Product Design, UX / UI, Web Design
Margot Gabel
A course by Margot Gabel
Margot Gabel is a passionate Digital Designer with a deep commitment to inclusive design practices. Currently working as a Design Lead at Build in Amsterdam, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Originally from Strasbourg, France, Margot studied Applied Arts in Lyon and digital design in Paris.
Through her collaboration with a web accessibility foundation, Margot's perspective on digital design was forever changed. She realized the importance of designing digital experiences that are accessible and can be used by everyone, sparking her dedication to sharing her knowledge and raising awareness of digital accessibility.
Margot's work extends beyond her professional endeavors, as she has delivered lectures on the topic at conferences like Awwwards. She is known for her commitment to empathy-driven design and continuously challenges the status quo.
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