LetMeDoIt — Designing Accessible, Decision-First Experiences
Accessibility-driven product design for everyday independence
Overview
LetMeDoIt is a mobile and iPad application designed for individuals with disabilities and senior users. The core concept centers on accessibility and decision support—helping users complete everyday tasks with reduced cognitive and physical effort.
Rather than adding accessibility features as an afterthought, the product is built from the ground up with inclusive design principles. This approach ensures independence, reduces cognitive load, and empowers users to make confident decisions in their daily lives.
"Accessibility is not a feature — it's the foundation"
Every design decision starts with accessibility. This inclusive design mindset ensures that the product works for people with diverse abilities, cognitive loads, and physical constraints. By making accessibility the foundation, we create a better experience for everyone.
AI Meal Planning Assistant
Problem
Meal planning requires multiple decisions: what to cook, what ingredients are needed, dietary restrictions, and nutrition balance. This cognitive load can be overwhelming for users with disabilities or cognitive challenges.
UX Goal
Reduce decision fatigue by breaking meal planning into simple, guided steps. Use AI to suggest options while keeping users in control of final decisions.
UX Principles Applied
Show one decision at a time. Start with meal type, then preferences, then confirmation.
Display visual meal cards instead of requiring users to remember options or type.
Validate dietary restrictions before suggesting meals. Confirm before finalizing.
Outcome
Users can plan a week of meals in under 5 minutes with minimal cognitive effort. The step-by-step approach reduces anxiety, and AI suggestions provide helpful guidance without overwhelming users. Decision confidence increased by 40% in user testing.
iPad Experience from Mobile App
Problem
Simply scaling the mobile app to iPad resulted in oversized touch targets, wasted screen space, and an experience that didn't leverage the tablet's capabilities. Users struggled with navigation and found the layout inefficient.
UX Goal
Create a tablet-optimized experience that makes better use of screen real estate while maintaining accessibility. Design for larger displays without sacrificing simplicity.
UX Principles Applied
Redesigned layouts to use split-screen patterns, side navigation, and multi-column views that make sense for larger displays.
Positioned key actions within easy reach of thumbs. Maintained large touch targets while improving information density.
Maintained visual language and interaction patterns between mobile and tablet while adapting layouts for each device class.
Outcome
iPad users reported 60% faster task completion and higher satisfaction. The split-screen layouts improved information access while maintaining the simplicity and accessibility standards of the mobile experience.
Financial Inclusion Module
Problem
Financial tasks can create anxiety, especially for users with cognitive challenges or limited financial literacy. Complex forms, unclear terminology, and fear of making mistakes prevent users from completing important transactions.
UX Goal
Design financial flows that feel safe, transparent, and guided. Use plain language, step-by-step processes, and clear feedback to build confidence.
UX Principles Applied
Replaced financial jargon with everyday terms. "Debit" becomes "money going out," "Credit" becomes "money coming in."
Break complex transactions into single-purpose screens. Show progress and explain what happens next.
Provide clear confirmation messages and summaries before finalizing. Show what will happen and allow cancellation.
Outcome
Transaction completion rates increased by 45%, and user anxiety around financial tasks decreased significantly. Users reported feeling more confident and in control when managing their finances through the app.
Accessibility Across the Product
Accessibility considerations embedded throughout the entire product experience
Large Touch Targets
Minimum 44x44pt touch targets with generous spacing between interactive elements
High Contrast
WCAG AAA contrast ratios for text and UI elements. Clear visual hierarchy
Simple Language
Plain language throughout. Short sentences, active voice, avoid jargon
Predictable Navigation
Consistent navigation patterns. Clear labels and breadcrumbs. No hidden interactions
Reduced Cognitive Load
One task per screen. Clear progress indicators. Minimal distractions
Screen Reader Support
Full VoiceOver and TalkBack compatibility. Descriptive labels for all elements
Implementation
The product is built using Flutter, enabling native performance on both iOS and Android while maintaining a single codebase. Tablet-specific layouts were implemented using adaptive widgets and responsive breakpoints.
Close collaboration with developers, accessibility experts, and stakeholders ensured that design decisions were implemented faithfully. Regular testing with users with disabilities informed iterative improvements throughout the development process.
Accessibility features were not retrofitted—they were built into the component library from the start, ensuring consistency and maintainability across the entire application.
Key Learnings
Accessibility benefits everyone
Designing for users with disabilities improves the experience for all users. Large touch targets, clear language, and reduced cognitive load make the product more usable for everyone.
AI should assist, not replace
AI suggestions and decision support must keep users in control. The goal is to reduce effort, not remove agency. Users should always understand what AI is doing and why.
Plain language is powerful
Removing jargon and using everyday language doesn't dumb down the product—it makes it more inclusive. Financial and medical terminology creates unnecessary barriers.
Test with real users
Accessibility features must be tested with people who actually use assistive technologies. What looks accessible on paper may not work in practice.
LetMeDoIt demonstrates that inclusive design isn't about adding features for a minority—it's about creating products that work better for everyone. By prioritizing accessibility, independence, and dignity, we build technology that truly empowers users to complete everyday tasks with confidence.
