Take your Easy Read skills to the next level – master the design techniques that make information clear, engaging, and professional.
This course is for those who want to go beyond the basics of Easy Read and refine their design skills to create high-quality, accessible materials. You’ll learn how to structure content visually, choose fonts with purpose, work with images effectively, and design Easy Read for multiple formats - from print and PDFs to web and social media.
You’ll Learn How To
✔️ Master layout & structure – Use professional design principles to enhance clarity, flow and accessibility
✔️ Choose fonts & typography strategically – Understand legibility, contrast and the psychology of type
✔️ Work with images effectively – Crop, combine, and match pictures to text for maximum impact
✔️ Use colour and contrast wisely – Create accessible, professional designs that suit different audiences
✔️ Create & repurpose designs for multiple formats – Adapt Easy Read for print, digital and social media
✔️ Co-design within a professional setting – Work collaboratively with self-advocates to enhance both accessibility and design quality
✔️ Apply professional finishing touches – Branding, layout consistency and preparing files for publication
✔️ Optimise Easy Read for accessibility – Learn about alt text, screen reader compatibility & inclusive design
✔️ Prepare & repurpose Easy Read materials for different outputs – Print resolution, file types, and exporting for various platforms
Who Is This Course For?
✔️ Anyone who has completed the Easy Read Foundation Course and wants to develop their design skills further
✔️ People working in the learning disability sector who regularly create Easy Read and want to improve their design skills
✔️ Organisations, charities and public services that need to create Easy Read as part of their accessibility commitment
✔️ Graphic designers and content creators who want to master Easy Read design techniques
📅 Course Start Date: Monday 2 June 2025
🕒 Course Length: 10 interactive lessons
🎥 Includes live Q&A sessions + professional templates & exercises
Upon completion, students receive the Advanced Certificate in Easy Read Design, a valuable addition to your CPD (Continuing Professional Development) portfolio.
New customers receive 90 days of free access to the Photosymbols library. Dedicated online tutor support is available throughout the course.
