Icons

Beginning with issue that I have been confronted by during my research I aim to reinvent some common icons and symbols commonly used on the Web to symbolise real life meanings. Icons used on the Web are a learnt behaviour which the younger generation have been brought up knowing (social media links, search icon, messaging … Continue reading “Icons”

Colours

From my research involving what colours appeal to an older generation in terms of what they can comprehend and distinguish better I have created a colour palette of a range of colours I have deemed suitable for my target market. The colours are all of the warm section involving different shades of reds, oranges and … Continue reading “Colours”

Elements

Text: It is recommended that the minimum size for text is 12pt, however what I will suggest in my style guide is to remain the minimum text size to be at least 16pt, this will ensure that all text is legible. I also suggest for there to be an optional text adjustment element featured on … Continue reading “Elements”

Colours

Style Guide   Colour: As humans age our sight and hearing deteriorates, this can cause problems when accessing modern websites and apps as modern design involves many colours of similar shades, this makes it difficult for older people to decipher each colour. As research has shown ‘from the age of 40, contrast sensitivity at higher … Continue reading “Colours”