•Use simple and clear language and avoid
irrelevant information
–WCAG discusses the concept
of simple and clear language - hard to define
•Graphics and icons should
be clear, simple, relevant and not for decoration. No extraneous animation
should be present
•Important information
should be highlighted or made to be easily identified within the interface
–e.g. using headings,
bolding, white space and line spacing
•Avoid moving, blinking or scrolling text
(mentioned in WCAG)
•The main body of the text should be in
sentence case, not ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
•Use san serif or serif
type fonts of at least 3mm in height and avoid script or fancy font types.
•Color should be use
conservatively and should not be used as the sole means of conveying information or
meaning
•Background screens should
not change rapidly or be cluttered with patterns or images that reduce contrast with
the foreground content
•Use high contrast between background and
foreground content