Accessibility Design Specs and Annotations

Design is only truly accessible when it is implemented correctly, but developers often struggle to guess design intent. Bridge the gap between design and development by mastering the art of accessibility annotations and technical specifications. In this text-based course, you will learn how to document accessibility requirements directly within your design files, ensuring your digital products are inclusive from the very beginning. You will discover how to clearly communicate focus states, screen reader behavior, keyboard navigation, and color contrast requirements. Through structured text explanations and written exercises, you will build a reliable documentation system that prevents accessibility bugs before they reach production. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational accessibility concepts and modern WCAG guidelines. - Design clear navigation flows, logical focus orders, and keyboard interaction specs. - Annotate designs for screen readers, including alternative text and ARIA roles. - Specify color contrast ratios and responsive text behavior for different screen sizes. - Apply standard annotation structures and documentation patterns within Figma. - Manage the designer-to-developer handoff process to ensure seamless implementation. The course starts with essential accessibility terminology and standards before guiding you through step-by-step annotation techniques for interactive elements. You will practice writing precise design specifications through written, scenario-based exercises. This course is designed for beginner UX/UI designers, product designers, and web creators who want to build inclusive products. No prior coding experience or advanced accessibility knowledge is required. Start documenting your designs for accessibility and make your digital products usable for everyone.