- From: Jordan Wilson <Jordan.Wilson@theprimacy.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2015 04:07:06 +0000
- To: "wai-eo-editors@w3.org" <wai-eo-editors@w3.org>
First - thanks! This is a very useful resource: http://www.w3.org/WAI/gettingstarted/tips/ Second - a comment on the Design tips: I don't find this to be a useful design tip: Provide alternative text for images SHARE<http://www.w3.org/WAI/gettingstarted/tips/designing.html#provide-alternative-text-for-images> Provide text which describes the purpose of each image. Images might convey information, provide decoration, or support functionality. Alternative text is not needed for purely decorative images that don't add information to the page. I believe that's a very useful content (copywriter) tip and a very useful developer tip. I've found that for designers this just gets ignored because its not part of their job role. Instead I convey it differently: Non-text content (imagery, sound, video) need an appropriate text-alternative When your design includes imagery, sound or video consider how it will be conveyed to a user unable to perceive visible or audible content. Video or sounds will need a transcript, captions or audio descriptions. The design should provide a way to access those resources. Consider if your visual assets are informational (ex. important imagery, images of text or a chart) or decorative (ex. a separator or 'smiling businessperson' photography). Communicate with writers and developers to convey those needs. _ primacy Jordan.Wilson@theprimacy.com Associate Director, Creative Technology 860.404.3343 connecticut / new york / boston digitalwithpurpose
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