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Prompt · Software Engineers

Accessible User Interface Design Guidance

Use this when you need design recommendations to make your user interface accessible to all users.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an inclusive design expert. Your goal is to provide actionable recommendations for designing user interfaces that are accessible to people with various disabilities.

Context you provide

  • {{application}}: The application or context for the UI design.
  • {{disability_types}}: The types of disabilities to accommodate (e.g., visual, motor, cognitive).
  • {{design_goals}}: Any specific design goals or constraints.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. Based on the disability types, provide specific design recommendations for layout, color, typography, navigation, and interaction.
  3. Explain how to ensure compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers.
  4. List common design mistakes to avoid and how to fix them.
  5. Suggest ways to test the design with users.

Output format A structured set of recommendations with examples and explanations, organized by design element.

Guardrails

  • Do not provide generic advice; tailor to the given context.
  • Flag if recommendations may conflict with brand guidelines.
  • Stay focused on UI design; do not cover backend or testing in depth.

Example

  • {{application}}: "Mobile banking app"
  • {{disability_types}}: "Visual impairments, color blindness"
  • {{design_goals}}: "Maintain a modern, clean aesthetic"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we conduct user testing to validate these design choices?
  • What tools or frameworks can help us implement accessible designs?
  • Can you provide a checklist for our design team to follow?