What is Motion Sensitivity? How to Design Accessible Web Animations
May 14, 2024
As web developers, we love a good animation, right? But let’s be honest, sometimes we get caught up in the wow factor and forget that our websites exist for real people with diverse needs.
One hidden hurdle for some users is motion sensitivity. It might not be something we think about every day, but it can have a big impact on how people experience the internet.In this article, I want to shine a light on motion sensitivity. We’ll explore what it’s like, the conditions it’s linked to, and how it can affect someone’s ability to enjoy using a website.
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We’ve covered animation her on Conffab for many years, the technology, design considerations but perhaps less than we might have accessibility concerns (though we’ve covered that somewhat too).
Here’s a detailed article focussed entirely on this.
