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Re: Making Content Accessible to Sighted Users?

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From: JP Jamous
Date: Oct 8, 2016 8:55AM

Brandon,

KISS. Do not complicate matters. Look at how ticked off we all are including sighted people by the look of the ribbon bar and Windows 10. My sighted sister-in-law returned her new laptop because of Windows 10.

Just keep things simple, because most sighted users do not like too much on their screen at ones. In fact, the older they get the less they are drawn to that layout. It is just too complicated for their eyes.

Younger generations might like that because their eyes are young and sharp. However, older people using their eyes on daily bases tend to want to come home relax and rest their eyes. It is like us not hearing any noise, which brings tranquility to the mind.

So stick with simple styles and you'd make your life easier, presentations more professional and audience happier.