Through my company's work in digital product design, I've observed “It’s an edge case,” has been an excuse for some product creators to discount designing for the 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. who have a ...

As society becomes increasingly aware of people’s diverse needs, accessible design has become the hot topic. Years ago at Michael Graves Design, our president Donald Strum, our chief design officer ...

Over the course of only a few years, the Chicago Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Design Meetup has hosted dozens of events and grown to nearly 3,000 members comprised of engineers, developers and ...

Accessibility used to mean compliance. An installed grab bar, an added ramp, a resized font. But meeting physical standards is only half the challenge. The other half, the part that truly changes ...

When you design for people with disabilities, you're forced to think differently about every interaction, every flow, every piece of information. There’s a question that comes up often in ...

Paralympic swimmer and design consultant Ileana Rodriguez is passionate about the freedom of movement. She believes that the world would be a better place if it provided full access for people with ...

In recent years, it hasn’t been uncommon to find an array of accessible features and design practices inside the newest game releases. In 2022 alone, the industry celebrated God of War Ragnarök’s ...

The allure of modular systems is multifaceted, but perhaps the most important aspect is the efficiency. Standardized components, built off-site in specialized facilities reduce material use, minimize ...

LaDonna Erickson, CEC’s Chief Executive Officer and Director of Education, explains that the idea for the Consortium grew from a desire to create better, more practical educational opportunities in ...