Accesible Sign Up

Your sign-up form is already well-structured and follows accessibility principles effectively. The hierarchy is clear, error handling is well-placed, and the inclusion of social logins is a great touch for usability. However, a few refinements can further enhance the user experience, especially for accessibility, responsiveness, and usability across different devices. Here are some additional suggestions to make your design even more inclusive and seamless.

What I Liked in the Design

Clear Visual Hierarchy

• The bold "Sign Up" heading stands out, making it easy for users to understand the purpose of the page immediately. The spacing between elements ensures clarity and prevents a cluttered feel.

Well-Structured Error Handling

• Error messages are placed directly below the relevant input fields, making them easy to spot. The red outlines effectively highlight incorrect inputs, guiding users on what needs to be fixed.

Alternative Sign-Up Methods

• The inclusion of social login options (Facebook, Google, Apple) is great. It provides users with a faster way to sign up, especially for those who don’t want to fill out forms.

Keyboard Accessibility Consideration

• The form is fully navigable via keyboard, which is crucial for users who rely on assistive technology or prefer not to use a mouse.

What Needs to Be Improved

Relying Only on Color for Errors

• Right now, the form highlights errors in red text and outlines, which might not be effective for users with colour blindness. Adding icons (⚠️) or bold text would make the errors more noticeable for all users.

Lack of Focus Indicators

• There’s no visual focus state when users navigate the form using a keyboard. Adding a blue border, underline, or subtle glow when an input field is active would make it much easier to follow.

Placeholder Text Disappears When Typing

• Since placeholders vanish when users start typing, they might forget what the field was for. Switching to floating labels (where the label moves above the field when typing) would keep the form more user-friendly.

Tap Targets Are Small

• The checkboxes and buttons could be slightly larger to improve touch accessibility, especially on mobile devices. Increasing the touch target to 44x44px (Apple’s recommendation) would help users with motor impairments.

Things That Can Be Added to Uplift the Experience

Success Feedback for Correct Inputs

• Right now, the form only highlights errors but doesn’t confirm when users enter valid information. Adding a green checkmark or a subtle success message for correct inputs would reassure users they’re doing things right.

Password Visibility Toggle

• The password field has an eye icon, but it’s important to ensure that it clearly indicates when the password is visible (e.g., changing the icon or adding "Show Password" text).

Progressive Form Assistance

• A real-time validation system that provides suggestions as users type (e.g., "Your password is strong" or "Email format looks good") would make the form feel more interactive and reduce frustration.

Dark Mode Compatibility

• Some users prefer dark mode, and ensuring proper contrast adjustments for dark mode compatibility would enhance accessibility even further.

Your design is very close to being ready for launch, and these final refinements will ensure that it is fully accessible, user-friendly, and optimized for all users. Before finalizing, consider testing it across different devices, browsers, and accessibility tools to confirm its functionality. With these enhancements, your design will not just be WCAG-compliant, but also an excellent user experience for all users. 🚀