UI/UX Design: Accessibility Standards, WCAG Compliance Patterns, and Inclusive Design Guidelines for Revora #19
Description
Description
Establish accessibility standards, WCAG compliance patterns, and inclusive design guidelines that will be applied across all Revora interfaces.
Requirements and context
- This issue is for UI/UX designers only; implementation details are not in scope.
- Must define WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance requirements and how they apply to Revora's financial interfaces.
- Should cover: color contrast ratios, keyboard navigation patterns, screen reader considerations, focus indicators, and form labeling.
- Needs to address cognitive load and readability for users with varying levels of financial literacy.
- Must provide design patterns for common accessibility needs (skip links, ARIA labels, error announcements, etc.).
Suggested execution
- Create an accessibility guidelines document outlining WCAG requirements and how they apply to Revora.
- Design accessible patterns for forms, navigation, modals, and data tables with annotations on ARIA usage.
- Specify color contrast requirements and provide alternative patterns for color-dependent information (e.g., status indicators).
- Document keyboard navigation flows and focus management patterns for complex interactions.
- Include testing checklist items that designers should verify before handoff (e.g., color contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader testing).
Test and commit
- Ensure accessibility guidelines are comprehensive and cover all major interaction patterns.
- Validate that color contrast meets WCAG AA standards and that keyboard navigation is logical.
- Include design notes on how to handle dynamic content updates and live regions for screen readers.
Example commit message
docs(design): establish accessibility standards and WCAG compliance patterns
Guidelines
- Complete accessibility guidelines document
- Accessible design patterns for all major components
- Timeframe: 96 hours