Accessibility essentials every front-end developer should know
Many developers view accessibility as an overwhelming task, requiring a lot of extra effort or specialized knowledge. But a few basic practices can make a significant impact.
Many developers view accessibility as an overwhelming task, requiring a lot of extra effort or specialized knowledge. But a few basic practices can make a significant impact.
Lost in a sea of UX files, docs, PDFs, and scattered decisions across Slack, Dropbox, Notion, and Figma? We talk a lot about organizing Figma, but what about a sensible folder structure for all UX assets? Let’s fix that. Kindly powered by
Fonts do more than just carry words; they set the tone, express personality, and influence how your message is received.
Picture this: You’ve spent three weeks conducting qualitative research for a finance app redesign. You carefully recruited 12 participants, conducted in-depth interviews, and identified patterns around financial anxiety and decision paralysis. You’re excited to present your findings when the inevitable happens:
But our digital world has been getting flatter, more muted.
In UX design, a single misplaced verb can lead users astray, frustrating their expectations and creating confusion. That’s why UX Writer Henry Freedland chose his words very carefully when he was brought in to help polish a new prototyping feature.
Whether you’re starting fresh or maintaining a mature system, this growing collection of tactics is designed to help you make progress at every stage.
Keyboard navigation is a vital aspect of accessible web design, and a detail-oriented approach is crucial. Prioritizing keyboard navigation prioritizes the user experience for a diverse audience, extending your reach while simultaneously fostering a more inclusive web environment.
Many UX researchers now work on a product or design team, surfacing the insights needed to inform decisions for a specific feature or experience. This integration is a welcome change to UXRs previously siloed nature, since it provides proximity to stakeholders and, with it, elevated knowledge of what data is needed, in what format, and when. However, due to improvements in platforms and technology including AI, product teams are designing, building, and shipping faster than ever before. In…
While I may not get it right all the time, I’ve always seen the importance of accessibility. As a content designer, I try to write simple, accessible content so that it’s clear and inclusive. This is actually harder than it sounds, as you need to balance accessibility with brand voice and user expectations, and that takes skill.