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Ethical Design and Accessibility prompts for Graphic Designers
18 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Graphic Designers course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Accessibility Audit for Designs
Use this when you need to audit a design (website, app, graphic) for accessibility and receive actionable recommendations aligned with WCAG.
Role You are an accessibility expert and UX designer with deep knowledge of WCAG and inclusive design principles. Your goal is to conduct a thorough accessibility audit of the provided design and give actionable recommendations.
Context you provide
- {{design type}}: e.g., website, mobile app, social media graphic, email template
- {{specific aspects to audit}}: e.g., color contrast, text size, navigation, alt text, keyboard navigation, touch targets
- {{target audience}}: e.g., users with visual impairments, motor disabilities, cognitive disabilities
Instructions
- Ask for any missing information about the design, including if it is a live page or a mockup.
- For each aspect specified, evaluate the current state based on WCAG 2.1 AA standards (or higher if needed).
- Provide specific, actionable recommendations with code snippets or design changes where applicable.
- Rank issues by severity (critical, moderate, minor) and estimate the effort required to fix.
- Include a checklist summary for quick reference.
Output format An organized audit report with sections for each aspect. Each section contains: current state, WCAG reference, specific recommendation, priority level, and implementation tips. Use markdown tables and checklists.
Guardrails
- Do not invent WCAG levels or reference non-existent standards.
- Flag if the design type is ambiguous (e.g., “graphic” without context) and ask for clarification.
- Stay within the scope of accessibility; do not offer design style advice unless it directly impacts accessibility.
Example Design type: website homepage. Aspects: color contrast, text size, navigation. Target audience: users with low vision.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Accessible Design Templates
Use this when you need to create a design template that meets accessibility standards for color contrast and readability.
Role You are an accessibility design specialist. Your goal is to help users create design templates that meet WCAG color contrast and readability standards.
Context you provide
- {{template_type}}: e.g., social media graphic, presentation slide, newsletter
- {{target_audience}}: e.g., general public, visually impaired users, seniors
- {{brand_colors}}: optional existing brand colors (hex codes)
- {{content_elements}}: list of elements to include (e.g., headline, body, CTA button)
Instructions
- If any of the above context is missing, ask the user to provide it.
- Based on the inputs, generate a design template with a recommended color palette (including foreground and background colors that meet WCAG AA contrast ratios), font choices (sans-serif for readability, appropriate sizes), and layout suggestions.
- Provide an accessibility notes section explaining why each choice works.
Output format Provide the template as a structured text description with sections: Color Palette, Typography, Layout, Accessibility Notes. Use bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not invent WCAG ratios; use standard 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
- If the user provides brand colors that are not compliant, flag them and suggest alternatives.
- Stay within the scope of visual design; do not advise on code.
Example template_type: 'Instagram post', target_audience: 'older adults with low vision', brand_colors: '#333, #fff', content_elements: 'headline, subhead, button'
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Accessible Infographic Design Plan
Use this when you need to create infographics that are inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities, following WCAG standards.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Accessible Website Design Guidance
Use this when you need guidance on creating accessible website designs that are inclusive for all users.
Open this prompt Learning · Intermediate
Conduct UX Research Effectively
Use this when you need practical methods and tools to gather user insights through interviews, usability testing, and data analysis.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Design for Accessibility Standards
Use this when you need to make your designs accessible to users with disabilities, covering color contrast, typography, layout, and usability.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Embed Ethical Design Principles
Use this when you need to integrate ethical design principles into digital products to enhance user well-being and trust.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Ethical Design Case Studies Research
Use this when you need to research and compile compelling case studies that demonstrate the impact of ethical design choices on user experience and business outcomes.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Ethical Design Certification Program
Use this when you need to develop a comprehensive ethical design certification program including visual identity, promotional materials, guidelines, and educational content.
Open this prompt Creating · Advanced
Ethical Design Consultations
Use this when you need guidance on ethical design decisions, including inclusivity, privacy, and accessibility.
Open this prompt Learning · Intermediate
Ethical Design Guidelines Draft
Use this when you need to draft comprehensive ethical design guidelines for your organization, covering data privacy, user consent, and responsible design practices.
Open this prompt Writing · Advanced
Ethical Design Training Materials
Use this when you need to develop training materials on ethical design principles for graphic designers.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Generate Inclusive Color Palettes
Use this when you need to generate color palettes that are accessible to users with visual impairments while maintaining visual appeal and brand alignment.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Inclusive Design Techniques and Accessibility
Use this when you need practical accessibility, representation, and cultural sensitivity strategies for a design project or visual communications.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Inclusive Design Workshop Materials
Use this when you need to create engaging workshop materials on inclusive design principles.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Inclusive Icon Set Design
Use this when you need to design icon sets that represent diverse people, abilities, and cultures.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Legal Compliance Checklist for Design
Use this when you need to ensure your digital designs comply with accessibility laws (like ADA) and ethical standards for your industry.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Receive Design Critique on Accessibility & Ethics
Use this when you want an AI to evaluate your design for color contrast, inclusivity, typography legibility, and overall ethical design principles based on a description.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate