Re: Redesign ready to use [was: WAI Website Redesign Beta for Review]

Thank you for the review and comments, Wayne.

I am very glad to get confirmation that the pages work well for you in your configuration!

I think pulling the links out of the News blurbs would actually make them longer overall, and make it a bit harder to get context - or wordier.

I created two issues about the change text size and colors:
* https://github.com/w3c/wai-customize-design/issues/2
* https://github.com/w3c/wai-website/issues/84

Best,
~Shawn


On 5/10/2018 1:45 PM, Wayne Dick wrote:
> I am wondering if the News section on the main page might function more like a newspaper. Headline... little blurb... links. You might fit more that way?
> 
> The order in very large print follows the logical page order well. I like it.
> 
> Regarding text size and color: I think the "resize text and color" page unit should start with a very large print item says how to use this page if you cannot see the print right now as you try to read this page. Otherwise the users are in a trap. Also the link resize and color should get bigger on focus or hover. There is the very real problem of not being able to see the link on entry to the page. The first time I encountered this (way back when) I was very frustrated because it didn't help me. Do you see? There are two problems: 1) finding the make text large in the first place and 2) Being able to read the page once you get there.
> 
> The page looks great. I could read it in a comfortable size. I didn't get lost. The content was good. Other than my few comments, nothing needs changing.
> 
> Best luck on the release.
> 
> Wayne
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 7:42 AM Shawn Henry <shawn@w3.org <mailto:shawn@w3.org>> wrote:
> 
>     Hi, WAI Interest Group Participants,
> 
>     We made several user interface changes since the beta version we announced in March (e-mail below). The updated redesign of the WAI website is now available from:
>     https://www.w3.org/WAI/beta/
> 
>     *We encourage you to use the beta now to get familiar with it*. We expect to replace the existing WAI website in May.
> 
>     The new website makes it easier to find and use information to help you improve web accessibility. It has significant revisions for better usability, readability, skimmability, findability, discoverability, and content throughout. The visual design, information architecture, and navigation is all new. Much of the content is revised. It's also easier for the community to be involved in improving resources. Many content updates are already done in the beta, and others are planned for the coming months.
> 
>     Please see <https://github.com/w3c/wai-website/wiki/W3C-WAI-Website-Redesign-Information> for:
>     * Known issues we're working on
>     * Updated status information
>     * Acknowledgements
>     * How to comment links
> 
>     We welcome your help in sharing this information widely.
> 
>     Tweet: https://twitter.com/w3c_wai/status/992051006207819776
> 
>     Best,
>     ~Shawn
> 
> 
>     On 3/15/2018 1:30 PM, Shawn Henry wrote:
>      > Dear WAI Interest Group Participants,
>      >
>      > We've been redesigning our website, including the visual design and information architecture. Additionally, the Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG) is updating and revising most of its resources.
>      >
>      > A "beta" redesign of the WAI website is available from:
>      > https://www.w3.org/WAI/beta/
>      >
>      > The beta is mostly complete, yet there are some open issues. It is not stable, that is, we may fix errors and make updates at any time.
>      >
>      > *Please see* updated status information, a list of known issues, and more at:
>      > https://github.com/w3c/wai-website/wiki/W3C-WAI-Website-Redesign-Information
>      >
>      > Comments: We welcome your feedback and input. Please submit any comments on the overall site before 6 April 2018.
>      >
>      > *For comments on the overall site* (user interface, navigation, accessibility, etc.):
>      > * Create a new GitHub issue for each point at: <https://github.com/w3c/wai-website/issues/new>
>      > * If you are not comfortable with GitHub, send e-mail to: <wai-site-comments@w3.org <mailto:wai-site-comments@w3.org>>
>      >
>      > *For comments on the content*, please use the links under "Help improve this page" on the specific page. We prefer for you to create a new GitHub issue or pull request. If you're not comfortable with GitHub, you can send e-mail.
>      >
>      > Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your comments.
>      >
>      > Tweet: https://twitter.com/w3c_wai/status/974351936358158336
>      >
>      > Regards,
>      > Shawn Henry, WAI Outreach
>      >
>      >
>      >
>      >
>      > <http://www.w3.org/People/Shawn/>
>

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