Using Figma Variables to Test Font Scaling for Accessibility in Design Workflows
By
[email protected] (Ruben Ferreira Duarte)
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
The article discusses how Figma variables can be used to integrate accessibility testing for font scaling directly into design workflows, making accessibility a natural part of the design process rather than an afterthought. It emphasizes that accessibility works best when it blends seamlessly into everyday design routines, and that using Figma variables for testing font size increases helps create a culture of digital accessibility within companies.
Key quotes
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With Figma variables, testing font size increases becomes part of the design flow itself, making accessibility feel almost inevitable rather than optional.
Building a true culture of digital accessibility in a company is a mission of resilience and perseverance.
The goal isn't a big transformation, but simple work processes that fit naturally into a team's routine.
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