Accessible design isn’t just ethical — it’s good business. Over 1 billion people worldwide have some form of disability. Designing inclusively expands your audience and often improves UX for everyone.
Color Contrast
Ensure text has sufficient contrast against backgrounds. WCAG requires a minimum ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
Don’t Rely on Color Alone
Never use color as the only way to convey information. Add icons, patterns, or text labels as secondary indicators.
Keyboard Navigation
Everything clickable should be accessible via keyboard. Test your site by navigating with Tab, Enter, and arrow keys.
Alt Text for Images
Describe images meaningfully. “Team photo” isn’t helpful. “Our design team collaborating in the studio” provides context.
Clear Focus States
Never remove focus outlines without providing an alternative. Users navigating by keyboard need to see where they are.
Semantic HTML
Use proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and semantic elements. Screen readers depend on this structure.
Testing With Real Users
Automated tools catch many issues, but nothing beats testing with people who use assistive technologies.
