Inclusive Design System
Accessibility-First Design Philosophy
Building the future of inclusive digital products—from research to implementation. This system powers applications used by millions while ensuring no one is left behind.
Project Type
Scalable Design System
Timeline
6 Months (Ongoing)
Compliance
WCAG 2.2 AAA, ARIA 1.2
My Role
Design System Lead & Accessibility Expert
Objectives
Build accessibility into the foundation
Create intuitive, inclusive interfaces
Ensure WCAG 2.2 AAA compliance
Enable seamless developer adoption
Support multilingual experiences
My Design Process
Discover
Research user needs, accessibility challenges, and current limitations in design systems.
Define
Synthesize insights into clear accessibility requirements and design principles.
Develop
Create accessible components, test with users, and iterate based on feedback.
Deliver
Launch the design system with comprehensive documentation and training.
Research Insights
Participant Feedback
Accessibility Value
Usability Score
Inclusion Approval
Compliance Rating
Key Recommendations
Enhanced Accessibility
Comprehensive ARIA labeling and semantic structure
Keyboard Navigation
Full keyboard support with visible focus indicators
Color Contrast
AAA-level contrast ratios across all themes
User Personas
Sarah M.
Frontend Developer
Traits
Needs
Goals
Pain Points
Alex Chen
Product Designer
Traits
Needs
Goals
Pain Points
System Requirements
Universal Design Principles
Every component works for all users regardless of ability
Developer Experience
Simple integration with comprehensive documentation
Testing & Validation
Automated accessibility testing and validation tools
Multi-language Support
RTL support and internationalization capabilities
User Testing
Test Scenario
Navigate and interact with components using only keyboard and screen reader
Focus Areas
The Problem
Most design systems treat accessibility as an afterthought. We wanted to build one where inclusion is the foundation.
Our Solution
An accessibility-first design system that makes creating inclusive products effortless for any team.
Core Principles
Universal Access
Every component works for everyone
Seamless Integration
Accessibility built into the system, not bolted on
Developer-Friendly
Easy to implement, hard to break