Learning Design Journey
Designing for Everyone: My Inclusive Learning Design Journey By Tizita Endale – June 27, 2025 Introduction Before this course, I viewed accessibility as a checklist—something to ensure legal compliance, not a human-centered priority. Coming from a graphic design background, I was confident in visual design but hadn’t deeply considered the barriers many users face. Concepts like Universal Design and Inclusivity felt abstract and overwhelming. Through practice, empathy, and peer collaboration, my understanding evolved. Inclusive design is no longer an afterthought for me—it’s a mindset rooted in respect, dignity, and equity. How My Thinking Evolved Initially, I believed accessibility meant color contrast and alt text. But empathy challenges—like using only keyboard navigation or watching videos without sound—made those abstract principles real. I felt frustration and exclusion firsthand, and it reshaped my approach. Now, I see accessibility as a responsibility. It’s not about minim...