- Can I be a designer if I'm color blind?
- What jobs can't you do with colour blindness?
- How would you cater for colour blind people in your UI design?
Can I be a designer if I'm color blind?
There is no restriction for colorblind people to be designers in any field. If a colorblind person has mastered the designing skills he/she just might have some challenges when it comes to choosing the right color for projects, which is an easy thing to solve.
What jobs can't you do with colour blindness?
As it turns out, a number of professional choices can be negatively impacted by a color blindness diagnosis. “Medicine, electricians, pilots, truck drivers, chefs, fashion, and many other occupations where people don't even realize there's a problem,” says Dr.
How would you cater for colour blind people in your UI design?
Try to use different textures, as opposed to multiple colors, for elements that require emphasis. For example, it might be difficult for color blind users to interpret graphs and charts. In this case, it's better to use contrasting patterns and, where possible, place text instead.