Axiverse Digital Product

Axiverse, a name combining “access” and “universe,” is a web platform designed to support design students with dyslexia by providing essential resources, tools, and a sense of community within their university. While accessibility is at its core, the platform is inclusive and aims to empower all design students with the support they need to succeed and connect within their department.

Deliverables: Web platform, social media content, downloadable materials, proposal for accessibility workshop, case study

My Role: Research, UI/UX design

Home

Problem Statement: Accommodations in the traditional sense for students with dyslexia do not apply to design courses.

Objectives/Goal:

  • Increase community and build a collaborative platform for design students to find resources and address accessibility needs

    • Conduct user research to identify accessibility and student needs

    • Collaborate with educators to implement accessible design systems

    • Develop a prototype for a web platform

Key Research Findings:

  • People with dyslexia tend to be more creative

  • There is a need to address accessibility for designers

  • Design students reported that they tend to struggle at the beginning of the creative process

Design Process:

Sign up/login in user flow

Flow is designed to create a customizable web platform for the user

Wireframes:

Home

Accessibility

Axicheck

Site Structure

Bento System:

  • Establishment of an adjustable bento system

    • The bentos can be moved around or hid

    • Color-coded sections

Final Solution & Outcomes

Accessible Design Tools: Introduced Axicheck, a built-in spelling and grammar checker, and a writing assistance tool tailored to support designers in producing clear, professional written content

  • Customizable Navigation: Implemented a flexible navigation bar to enhance usability

  • Curated Design Resources: Provided inspiration and ideation tools through pre-curated themes, fostering creative exploration

  • Community Engagement: Cultivated connections within university design communities with the chat and recommendations feature

Customize your nav bar

Off-white background to avoid eye strain

Axicheck

Recommendations

Inspiration Ideation

Chats

Results & Impact

Axiverse streamlines the creative process for design students with dyslexia by providing accessible tools and curated design resources, while fostering a supportive community space.

Additional Materials

Social media content

Accessible Design Resources