Hi there! I'm working on a medical website and looking for a balance between usability and access...Hi there! I'm working on a medical website and looking for a balance between usability and access...
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Hi there!
I'm working on a medical website and looking for a balance between usability and accessibility, along with modern UI solutions. What do you think – is Option 1 too complex for an audience aged 40+?
I checked it using Claude’s accessibility skill, and it says: “In terms of text and button readability, both options are absolutely on par – the numbers are nearly identical because they use the same typography on different backgrounds. Both are safe for an audience aged 40+"
What do you think?
I’d say Option 1 isn’t too complex if the hierarchy is clear. For a 40+ audience, readability and easy navigation matter more than keeping the UI super minimal.
Version 2 is easier to scan because the service cards and buttons stand apart. I would still test whether people can find the right service and book at 200% zoom before calling either option accessible.
Interesting that you ran it through Claude's accessibility skill first, most people just eyeball it. If the typography checks out equal on both, I'd lean toward whichever version feels calmer for someone reading it while already anxious about a diagnosis. Have you tested either...
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