We determined that the text will be "spotlighted" as it's spoken but realized this treatment could easily be mistaken for highlighting, another essential tool.
I used my visual and interface design skills to test, and land on, a creative solution.
Accessibility: Pearson+ is available on all devices so we need to optimize for touch vs. mouse, screen size, and color modes.
Context: Learners have different goals depending on where they are and how they're using the app. Audiobook on mobile is primarily for on-the-go listening and optimizing non-traditional study times. Neurotypical students are more likely to read along with their audiobook using the desktop web app for their most challenging subjects and topics. They're intentionally sitting down to study and comprehend as much information as possible.
Customer demographic: The majority of our users are digitally native and fluent. They expect top-notch interactive experiences.