Considering the availability of modern tools and recent advancements in governance (design systems), one might think designers could relax…

How we made a globally recognisable and scalable icon library.

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Let's be clear about this: Accessibility is not a feature. Inaccessibility is a bug. If your software or website is inaccessible, that renders it unusable to the end user. It is broken, in other words. #AccessibilityMatters #AccessibilityIsNotAFeature #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #Disability #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwareBug #Web #UX #UXDesign

Include is a tool built to make annotating for accessibility (a11y) easier—easier for designers to spec and easier for developers to understand what is required. The intent is to have accessibility considerations included during the design phase of any project, and to help with the designer-devel...

Advice I gave someone who thought that introducing design thinking might make their organization more UX mature.

I’ve been a fan of Japanese style design since I started my career as a designer. The uniqueness of culture, lifestyle, and relationship…

Rebranding the Wise design system for everyone.

The digital interface landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with generative AI interfaces leading the charge. These…

I wrote A Modern CSS Reset almost 4 years ago and, yeh, it’s not aged overly well. I spotted it being linked up again a few days ago and thought it’s probably a good idea to publish an updated version. I know I also have a terrible record with open source maintenance, so I thought […]

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I spent 10% of my life contributing to the development of the #VisionPro while I worked at Apple as a Neurotechnology Prototyping Researcher in the Technology Development Group. It’s the longest I’ve ever worked on a single effort. I’m proud and relieved that it’s finally…

Unsure where to start? Use this collection of links to our articles and videos to learn more about accessible and inclusive design.

why consumer software gets worse, not better, over time

Graphic designer and writer Elizabeth Goodspeed looks at the current trends in designing for the commercial world, and the impact shortened turnarounds and economic tensions are having on originality.

» A screen reader user’s weird tricks to make accessible websites. Number four will shock you!

Practical Styling in Forced Colors Mode, by Mike Herchel for #id24 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlx70ABSAP0&list=PLn7dsvRdQEfHjluJsuzNto9PFhAsG3Hwb&index=9

10 dos and don'ts for designing accessible data visualizations, including real-life examples and resources

Wer sehbehindert ist und einen Personalausweis beantragen möchte, steht buchstäblich vor gleich mehreren Hindernissen. Zwar obliegt die digitale Barrierefreiheit laut Onlinezugangsgesetz den Verwaltungen. Doch sie und die Politik behandeln diese Aufgabe nachrangig und verhindern so gesellschaftliche Teilhabe aller.

Removing Bias with Wizard of Oz Screen Reader Usability Testing, by Annabel Weiner and Courtney Benjamin for #id24 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCuK_djeCtg&list=PLn7dsvRdQEfHjluJsuzNto9PFhAsG3Hwb&index=19

Due to the absence of a standard usage for individual icons, text labels are necessary to communicate meaning and reduce ambiguity in an icon-based design.

UX Myths collects the most frequent user experience misconceptions and explains why they don't hold true.