Limitation
There are limits placed on certain features, such as applying for jobs, to help prevent cognitive overload for users. In the above example, it indicates that users can only apply to five jobs per day.
Simple Icons and Fonts
Throughout the design, text and icons are kept simple. They directly correlate with what the user is looking for and help to avoid visual overwhelm.
Through user research, we identified the neurodivergent community as our target user group. The key insights we found when learning about their job search experience include:
• Existing platforms lack accessibility features tailored to neurodivergent needs
• Transparency about being neurodivergent helps candidates to avoid unconscious biases upfront
• Community connection is crucial when it comes to a job search for establishing a support network
• Clear, structured interfaces that help to reduce cognitive load, prevent overwhelm, and improve usability
Simplified Navigation & Clear Hierarchy
• Simple and consistent layout design
• Clear visual hierarchy that avoids things like walls of text
Accessible Color & Typography Choices
• Simple colors with good contrast. Avoid the use of bright colors.
• Clean, readable fonts such as Helvetica, Verdana, or Arial
• Use plain English in place of complex, indirect language
Inclusive Interaction Design
• Descriptive buttons with clear call to actions
• Visual cues and icons that are simple and easy to decipher
