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Caryn | Firefly Graphics
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Creating user-friendly, more accessible, graphics to help you connect with a wider audience. https://linktr.ee/fireflygraphicsaus?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYMaU4GArVjyWRZz_yErRLG8_svxtitlR4Di_iUxps_rB97SDlDzm_NSJ8_aem_nkoX9xhvd49omlG15EDRdA
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Hey, I’m Caryn!👋 I help businesses expand their branding—big or small—across all touchpoints for a cohesive, professional presence while keeping content as inclusive as possible. Expect dog-themed design insights—because everything’s better with dogs! 🐶 What’s your biggest accessibility frustration?
Make sure your:
✅ Website works with a keyboard
✅ Buttons & menus are clear
✅ Text resizes without breaking
✅ Videos have captions

Not sure where to start? Grab my FREE guide: subscribepage.io/3-Quick-Wins-SocialMediaAccessibility

#SmartBusiness #UXMatters #AltTextMatters #CaptionYourVideos
"𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."
– McKinsey & Co.

Accessible design isn’t just about compliance—it’s about reaching more customers and standing out!

#InclusiveMarketing #AccessibilityWins #DesignForAll
Please:

🔹 Use labels, icons, or patterns alongside colour.

🔹 Test designs in greyscale to check readability.
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 to communicate meaning.

1 in 12 men & 1 in 200 women have colour blindness—including my husband. He can often find clues that help, but sometimes, he can miss things.

Have you ever struggled with colour-based info?

#AccessibleDesign #InclusiveGraphics #VisibilityMatters
Justified text can be particularly difficult for those with dyslexia and other vision impairments to read due to the varying distances between text and visual "rivers" that can be formed with the spaces.
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁-𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱

I preferred justified text; it looks so neat, but it can be harder to read.

🔹 Uneven spaces = disrupted reading flow.
🔹 Left-aligned text is easiest for most people.

Align left and help your audience read with ease!

#ReadableText #TypographyMatters #AccessibilityDesign
Make sure your:
✅ Website works with a keyboard
✅ Buttons & menus are clear
✅ Text resizes without breaking
✅ Videos have captions

Not sure where to start? Grab my FREE guide: subscribepage.io/3-Quick-Wins-SocialMediaAccessibility

#SmartBusiness #UXMatters #AltTextMatters #CaptionYourVideos
"𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."
– McKinsey & Co.

Accessible design isn’t just about compliance—it’s about reaching more customers and standing out!

#InclusiveMarketing #AccessibilityWins #DesignForAll
𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Don't underestimate the importance of getting this right.

🔹 Use 1.5x line spacing for body text.

🔹 Avoid cramped text—it slows reading.

🔹 Better spacing = better comprehension.

#TypographyMatters #ReadableDesign #AccessibilityTips
𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗦.

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚!

Using all capital letters can slow reading and can confuse screen readers.

🔹 Words lose their shape.
🔹 It can look aggressive.
🔹 Use bold or colour instead.

#ReadableText #AccessibilityMatters #DesignTips
Make sure your:
✅ Website works with a keyboard
✅ Buttons & menus are clear
✅ Text resizes without breaking
✅ Videos have captions

Not sure where to start? Grab my FREE guide: subscribepage.io/3-Quick-Wins-SocialMediaAccessibility

#SmartBusiness #UXMatters #AltTextMatters #CaptionYourVideos
"𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."
– McKinsey & Co.

Accessible design isn’t just about compliance—it’s about reaching more customers and standing out!

#InclusiveMarketing #AccessibilityWins #DesignForAll
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗻𝘁𝘀

Some fonts are gorgeous, but if people can’t read them, then what’s the point? 🤷‍♀️

🔹 Stick to sans-serif fonts for digital content.
🔹 Save decorative fonts for accents.
🔹 Make sure the spacing isn’t too tight or too loose.

#FontMatters #ReadableDesign #TypographyTips
Small text isn’t clever, it’s a readability nightmare.

🔹 Web: At least 16px
🔹 Print: At least 12pt
🔹 Bigger is better (esp. for mobile users)

Small text = lost customers. Make it easy for people to read your social graphic, website, flyer or book.

#SizeMatters #InclusiveDesign #MarketingTips
Make sure your:
✅ Website works with a keyboard
✅ Buttons & menus are clear
✅ Text resizes without breaking
✅ Videos have captions

Not sure where to start? Grab my FREE guide: subscribepage.io/3-Quick-Wins-SocialMediaAccessibility

#SmartBusiness #UXMatters #AltTextMatters #CaptionYourVideos
"𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."
– McKinsey & Co.

Accessible design isn’t just about compliance—it’s about reaching more customers and standing out!

#InclusiveMarketing #AccessibilityWins #DesignForAll
Want to fix it?

✅ Use high contrast between text & background.
✅ Check colours with a contrast checker.

Simple? Yes.
Important? VERY.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
People can’t read what they can’t see.
If your audience has to squint, that’s not good design.
Low contrast = low engagement.

#AccessibleDesign #MarketingTips #SmallBusinessAustralia

𝗨𝘀𝗲:
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Are vague buttons becoming more common, or is it just me?
𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀

Hate to break it to you, but "Click here" doesn’t cut it! Vague button text can confuse users, create accessibility barriers, and even impact SEO.

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲:
🚫 Click here
🚫 More info

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱:
See below 👇

#AccessibleWeb #ClearUX #InclusiveDesign
Make sure your:
✅ Website works with a keyboard
✅ Buttons & menus are clear
✅ Text resizes without breaking
✅ Videos have captions

Not sure where to start? Grab my FREE guide: subscribepage.io/3-Quick-Wins-SocialMediaAccessibility

#SmartBusiness #UXMatters #AltTextMatters #CaptionYourVideos
"𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."
– McKinsey & Co.

Accessible design isn’t just about compliance—it’s about reaching more customers and standing out!

#InclusiveMarketing #AccessibilityWins #DesignForAll
Accessibility isn’t just about convenience—it’s about safety.

Do you prefer smooth animations or minimal motion?
𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁

⚠️ Flashing content can be unsafe for some users.

🔹 Avoid animations that flash over 3 times per second.
🔹 Fast flashes can trigger seizures.
🔹 Use smooth animations instead.

#SafeDesign #AccessibilityMatters #UserFriendlyContent
Sure did! It's a visual explanation of what I'm talking about. 🙂