12 tips to make your product more accessible — Accessibility isn’t a dirty word. This is something many need to unlearn. It is something inclusive, meaningful, and conscientious. Creating work with accessibility in mind is being equitable. Many designers neglect to think about how what they create has an effect on many. I have been guilty of this. …

When I was in my mid-20s, I experienced trauma. Back then, I thought that this trauma triggered a snowball of issues. I had low-grade persistent depression lasting for over 2 years. This depression was combined with anxiety. I also had parts of my body going numb for long periods of…

This year a topic I would like to advocate for as a designer is the one of accessibility. I would like to share my experience in creating an accessible colour system for a service or product. — Following my last post, what about sustainability? Reducing inequality on the web is one of the aspects. We can achieve it by empowering and promoting the social, economic and political inclusion of all. This is irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic, or another status. One…

This year a topic I would like to advocate for as a designer is the one of accessibility. I would like to share my experience in creating an accessible colour system for a service or product. — Currently, we find ourselves at a cross. Due to digitalization, there are a couple of things that have been happening in the market in the last few years. In 2020, 49 percent of German companies with 20 or more employees were taking certain products or services off the market as…

Within the EU, Web accessibility has a lot more importance this year. Products and services must be accessible before 28 June 2025. — In 2022, one of my essential topics is ‘Accessibility’. Within this post, I will briefly explain what is, why it is crucial, and whom it affects. Web Accessibility, what exactly is it? Often, accessibility abbreviates to A11y — as in “a” then 11 characters then “y.” The concept of accessibility refers to products or services that…

The art of applying delusional self-confidence in leadership — When I take a look at what is trending right now, a great example of delusional self-confidence can be perceived through Drag Queens. The first time I saw a Drag show was in Toronto, 2009 at a club called El Convento Rico. I went to the ladies’ room and two…

My major while in university focused on Art Direction and Design. I have been working as an Art Director on and off throughout my journey. At times, my focus has been on campaigns and online work. I have noticed how Designers sometimes forget the importance of art direction or neglect…

Brainstorming tricks to get your creative juices flowing — Previously I have written about some guides and best practices on design systems. I have also touched on planning and setting the foundation. This time I would like to touch on a very creative part, and it is about how to name your design system. Brainstorming When brainstorming for a design…

Laying the foundation with ethos, pathos, & logos — Establishing the design principles for your Design System or product will provide structure. By identifying the core design principles of your product your team will use the same language. Design principles are the qualities that make your product unique. They are the essence, and you can find this at the…