Design manual for the elderly

There are more than one billion people in the world 60 years of age and older, which is 12% of the total population. Therefore, inclusivity is more important than ever. First of all, we need to consider how we can make our design more accessible to the elderly.

🚀 When designing for the elderly, we do not have to make our solutions based on stereotypes or assumptions. Most users are healthy, active people with sufficient income. We need a reliable, inclusive digital experience that will help everyone feel independence and competence.

💡 To create good access, we need to include older people in our design process and find out what their needs are. It is not only profitable for a senior audience, but also improves the total UX - for everyone.

• 📌 Conduct one task at a time and use understandable errors messages
• 📌 Avoid long, accurate drag gestures
• 📌 Add “Back Back” Links, Additionally to Browser Browser button
• 📌 Use sufficient contrast