Technology is so powerful. It unites us together as a society no matter our background or ability. Access to knowledge and information without barriers is crucial for equality and advancement. As designers, how can we do our part to make sure that what we are creating is accessible to as many people as possible?
In this talk, I’m going to speak about designing for accessibility – how we can design to WCAG standards, and create a beautiful inclusive web.
This talk is best suited for designers working in a layout tool such as Figma – but can also be useful for individuals doing site audits for design and accessibility.
We will learn:
- Color contrast ratios and tools to use
- Best practices for typography
- Accessibility checklist
- Transcripts, descriptors, and alt tags
- Dark Mode
- Accessibility-focused handoff
The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.”
Tim Berners-Lee