1/ A lot election related mtgs + NYC mayoral primary. Time to tweet a Field Guide! Here’s Vol.08 Guiding voters through the polling place.
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2/ Make signs easy to read. Hang signs at eye level for most voters. Make sure that signs are visible from around the room.
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3/ Show traffic patterns. Make it easy for voters to navigate the polling place. Where do they start? What do they do next?
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/4 Use color to identify types of information. Color & contrast show purpose & content of signs. Combine color w text or shape for
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5/ Be clear about actions voters must take. For voting, make diagrams accurate to your system. Use icons, arrows, etc. for meaning.
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6/ Provide clear info abt behavior in the polling place. Write in active voice. Tell voters what to do. Avoid negative when possible.
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7/ Communicate laws & regulations appropriately. Write a heading to summarize, then paraphrase in plain language. (Get legal review)
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8/ Make it easy to read signs in all languages. Make it easy to compare information between languages. Limit to 2 languages - 1 English.
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9/ Write in plain language. Write short sentences. Think of the voter as “you.” Write in the positive. Keep paragraphs short.
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10/ Use icons to reinforce instructions. For example, draw attn to important info or help voters scan dense information.
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11/ Make the text easy to read. Use a font large enough to be seen from a distance. Use upper- and lowercase. Use sans-serif fonts.
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12/ You can see Field Guide Vol. 08 or download the PDF here: https://civicdesign.org/fieldguides/guiding-voters-through-the-polling-place/ … (Email hello@civicdesign.org for paper copies.)
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