"(In)accessible design systems: Doing things wrong to get it right" - Wendy Fox - uxcon vienna 2023

Creating effective design systems is a challenge, and making them accessible adds another layer of complexity. In this talk, we will explore the obstacles and opportunities of building inclusive design systems that thrive. Drawing on our experience creating the Chameleon Design System at GoTo, we will examine the typical stages companies go through when embracing inclusive design and share examples of past failures and lessons learned. By the end of the talk, attendees will have gained insights into how to avoid common pitfalls and create successful, accessible design systems that prioritize empathy and passion over perfectionism.
Join Wendy on this journey towards more inclusive and effective design!
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Driven by a strong interest in communication and human connection, Wendy holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and is a certified Communication Designer (Diplom). As she enjoys sharing her experience and knowledge, she has given a variety of talks and workshops on accessibility, design, eye-tracking research, and creative subtitling. When she isn’t pushing for user-centered design and systematic problem-solving, she can usually be found climbing at boulder gyms or all across Europe’s beautiful mountain ranges.
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