Usability and accessibility are slightly different lenses to assess user experience. It is possible to be strong in one area and weak in the other. Using either approach alone could result in an inaccurate view of your site’s user experience. Evaluating your website with both usability and accessibility in mind gives all users the best possible user experience.
Accessibility annotations in Figma play a critical role in ensuring a smooth handover between designers and developers. In the design world, clear communication at this stage helps maintain momentum, reduces rework, and ensures the final product reflects the original design — especially when accessibility is a priority. Design annotations in Figma are a powerful yet…
This article will serve as a starter guide on making your Shopify or eCommerce websites compliant with laws such as the ADA, EAA, Section 508, and more. Most of the practical techniques outlined here will follow the guidance set by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure your Shopify websites meet WCAG 2.2 AA…
When I was revamping DigitalA11Y, we ensured the website was accessible in many ways. But there was one thing that stood out as missing: Accessible fonts. Through my research, I realized that not all fonts are designed with web accessibility in mind. Now, we all understand the importance of accessibility, so I looked into the…
Recently, while going through my LinkedIn feed, I came across a list of resources for designing for neurodiversity and decided to share it here with a wider group. As someone who posts on social media, I realized that whatever we share or create on social platforms has a short lifespan and is also hard to…
In the past at DigitalA11Y blog, we discussed the Links vs. Buttons conundrum and outlined the accessibility challenges. During a discussion with our design partner, Monika Prasad, she pointed out a critical mistake that seems to be happening on DigitalA11Y. We use WordPress as the CMS platform to publish our content, and for all aspects…
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information, connect with others, and conduct business. But despite the many benefits of the web, there are still many challenges to creating designs that are truly accessible to all users. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the ways that people really use the web and…
