Neurodiverse individuals and those on the Autism spectrum require a more nuanced colour palette as part of their user experience (UX). Research supports the use of pale and grey focused colour schemes in these contexts, low arousal colour schemes and minimal use of pattern/s, and avoidance of pure black or overly saturated hues (there should be some greyness within black, for example).
With the establishment of master design layout, we then proceeded in designing and producing the resolution of the website’s pages., with individual visualisations alongside their prototyping for both desktops and mobile environments. Research also suggests high preference towards rounded and/or illustrative font emphasising the roundness of each letter form. The open dyslexic font appears to be widely used as a benchmark for neurodiverse people, in terms of visual accessibility conventions, and was used throughout the Ocean Heroes website for this reason. A clear open type font was both accessible and easy to read.
Using Umbraco’s features, we were able to deliver this project to promote the invaluable service that Ocean Heroes provides to the Autism community. With branded merch available through the website, it features a strong e-commerce offering, where users can order and add merch (and donations) to their carts. Fillable forms are used throughout the site to ensure a seamless contact process. The website also features an e-commerce function with branded merchandise available, and fillable forms to streamline communication between Ocean Heroes and users. The site showcases team hero cards with key information on staff and volunteers, as well as a dedicated design presentation section.
To enhance their fundraising efforts and better showcase their mission to the community, Dapth created a new website for Ocean Heroes, built in Umbraco, that is both inclusive and accessible for neurodiverse users. Through extensive research, Dapth established an appropriate colour palette and typography, and incorporated open dyslexic font for ease of reading and use.
Key achievements
- Website content and layout is inclusive and accessible for neurodiverse users, with careful consideration given to colour palettes, typography, and font selection
- Through extensive research, Dapth established a nuanced colour palette and typography that aligns with the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum
- The website features an e-commerce function with branded merchandise available, enabling users to add merch and donations to their carts with ease
- Fillable forms throughout the site streamline communication between Ocean Heroes and users
- The site showcases team hero cards with key information on staff and volunteers, and a dedicated design presentation section
- The new website exemplifies considered design concepts, with an emphasis on accessibility and ease of use for all users
