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Summary
A lot of folks talk about accessibility and inclusive design, but have no clue how to bring it into product development practice. Join us for a conversation about different approaches to building operational support for inclusive design and accessibility practices. Panelists include Elliott Polette and Attiyya Akinwole from The Home Depot, Kalee Dankner and John Davenport from LinkedIn, and Mara Sohn who led on Pinterest’s accessibility efforts. Saara Kamppari-Miller, Inclusive DesignOps Program Manager at Intel, will host this panel.
Key Insights
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Inclusive design is a continuous process that involves recognizing exclusions and learning from diverse user experiences.
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Leveraging grassroots initiatives can raise awareness about accessibility even in organizations without dedicated resources.
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Creating an inclusive company culture requires collaboration across design, development, and management to embed accessibility into processes.
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Leadership buy-in is crucial for prioritizing accessibility and fostering an empathetic design approach.
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Utilizing existing design tools and plugins can make accessibility practices more efficient and ingrained in the design workflow.
Notable Quotes
"Inclusive design is really about a process not about a result."
"By designing products through the lens of edge cases, they can often become better products for everyone."
"It's about educating your designers and researchers to create products that are more accessible and inclusive."
"Visibility is key to driving accessibility initiatives."
"Design needs to be a collective responsibility, not just a design team task."
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