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UX designers vs. developers: Who really owns accessibility (A11y) in UX design?
- Accessibility in UX design is not solely the responsibility of developers; designers play a crucial role from the beginning.
- Designers must ensure that designs are accessible for all users, including those with disabilities like keyboard-only users.
- Factors such as technical perception, lack of training, and poor team collaboration lead to accessibility issues in products.
- Effective collaboration between designers and developers is essential to create accessible products.
- Designers need to start integrating accessibility from the discovery and ideation stages throughout the product lifecycle.
- Strategies include using tools like Stark and Figma plugins, implementing accessibility checklists, and prioritizing team education.
- Shared tools for testing like Axe Devtools, Google Lighthouse, Silktide, and WAVE API help ensure ongoing accessibility compliance.
- Fostering a culture of accessibility requires team education, collaborative workflows, and shared tools for testing at every stage of development.
- Web accessibility is a necessity to ensure inclusive digital products that cater to diverse user needs.
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