Why accessibility and good design are not mutually exclusive
By
mikehall314
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The article challenges the common belief that web accessibility (WCAG compliance) and aesthetically pleasing design are mutually exclusive. The author recounts working with a UI designer who claimed you can't have both, and argues that this tension is a false dichotomy. The piece explores how constraints can actually drive creative solutions, and emphasizes that accessibility and good design can coexist harmoniously.
Key quotes
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The belief that good design and accessibility are at odds is surprisingly common, but it's a tension I don't really believe exists.
The problem with this framing is it misses something fundamental about design constraints.
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