Design PhilosophyOct 20245 min read
Inclusive Design: More Than Accessibility
Why representation matters in every pixel and interaction we create, and how to embed it into your design process.
Inclusive design is often reduced to a checklist: WCAG compliance, color contrast ratios, alt text. These matter. But inclusive design is so much bigger than accessibility compliance.
Representation is Design
When the people shown in your product's imagery, illustrations, and examples don't reflect your users, you're telling a portion of your audience they don't belong. That's a design failure.
The Curb Cut Effect
Design for the margins, and you improve the experience for everyone. Curb cuts were designed for wheelchair users — but parents with strollers, delivery workers, and cyclists all benefit.
Timi Dare
Product Designer & Brand Strategist
